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The S&P 500 Just Had Its Best Quarter Since 2020. The Stock Market Will Make a Big Move Next if History Repeats.
Key PointsThe S&P 500 added 15% during Q1 2026, the benchmark index's best quarterly performance in nearly six years.Following quarterly gains of at least 10%, the S&P 500 has historically returned an average of 13% in the next year.The Wall Street consensus says the S&P 500 will reach 8,918 by July...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Should You Buy Chevron While It's Below $180 or Wait for a Bigger Dip?
Key PointsChevron's valuation looks attractive, especially in light of its growth prospects.Buying the stock allows investors to begin receiving Chevron's juicy dividends sooner rather than later.However, Chevron's stock could be available at an even more attractive price if oil prices decline furth...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Common Retirement Myths That Could Derail Your Financial Plan
Key PointsYou need to have a detailed plan to achieve retirement security.Many people have bought into retirement myths that could cost them. Learning the truth about Social Security and investing ensures you're actually prepared to support yourself as a senior. The $23,760 Social Security bonus mos...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Is a Higher 2027 COLA Actually Good News? Here's the Honest Answer.
Key PointsSocial Security benefits got a 2.8% COLA in 2026. Many seniors are hoping for a more generous raise in 2027.While recent inflation data suggests next year's COLA may be larger, that's not automatically positive news. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook ›(fun...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Buckle Up! We Just Entered the Next Phase of Trumpflation.
Key PointsTwo decisions by President Donald Trump have pushed U.S. inflation to a three-year high.A persistent increase in Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) points to inflationary pressures spilling over into the broader economy. Even with oil prices falling, the probability of a Federal ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Premarket Movers | Apple Jumps 1%; Optical Stocks Fall with Corning Down over 3%; South Korean-Related ETFs Sink With KORU Down over 8%
South Korean-related ETFs sank in premarket trading. KORU down over 8%; EWY down over 2%; FLKR down over 1%.South Korea’s KOSPI sank nearly 8%, extending Wednesday's slide of 2%, after an eye-watering second-quarter surge of 68% on soaring AI-related demand for memory chips. SK Hynix plunged 14.6% ...Tiger News
Thu, Jul 2
Growth Stock Showdown: Is Costco or Amazon the Better Buy Right Now?
Key PointsCostco and Amazon are each greatly focused on offering customers value.Thanks to this focus, they may keep customers coming back in any economic environment. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires ›(function(){var m=document.getElementById("pit-f49fde1e-db7f-4e13-84f1-20f...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Bank Mergers Just Hit a 7-Year High. Here Are the Regional Banks Most Likely to Make a Deal.
Key PointsMerger-and-acquisitions activity among regional banks hit a seven-year high during the first half of 2026 alone.Some of the larger, more acquisitive regional banks could continue to pursue mergers.10 stocks we like better than PNC Financial Services ›(function(){var m=document.getElementBy...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
SpaceX Stock Is Down 22% From Its Peak. History Says This Is How Low It Will Go -- and What Comes Next.
Key PointsSpaceX's post-IPO pop and subsequent drop fits the pattern of previous major IPO stocks.Inclusion on the Nasdaq-100 Index could extend SpaceX's rebound temporarily.However, insider selling with the lockup period expiring could cause SpaceX to experience a steeper decline.10 stocks we like ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Chip, Storage Shares Continue to Fall. SOXL Down Nearly 5%; Micron, Western Digital, SanDisk, ARM, Marvell, Seagate Tech Down Around 3%
Chip, storage shares continued to fall in premarket trading. SOXL down nearly 5%; Micron, Western Digital, SanDisk, ARM Holdings, Marvell, Seagate Tech down around 3%.Tiger News
Thu, Jul 2
Want a Lifetime of Passive Income? Buy Realty Income Stock in July and Never Sell.
Key PointsPast performance is no guarantee of future results, but it is a pretty good indication of what the future likely holds.Although the market Realty Income is focused on is seemingly struggling, there’s a reason the company isn’t.Regardless, this REIT is exploring opportunities outside of wha...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
This Once-Booming Stock Is Down 78% From Its All-Time High. Here's 1 Reason to Consider Buying Now.
Key PointsThis consumer discretionary stock trades at a cheap forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10.6.Revenue growth has slowed, but the company remains consistently profitable.10 stocks we like better than Lululemon Athletica Inc. ›(function(){var m=document.getElementById("pit-bed4e1bf-9323-4eff-a...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
1 Wall Street Analyst Just Called Palantir "Undervalued." Is He Right?
Key PointsPalantir is a classic battleground stock, and concerns about valuation are driving its price down.However, there's more than one way to value a stock, and some are looking at the company in the wrong light.Palantir's exceptional growth suggests a premium valuation is warranted, but some be...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Social Security Is Just 6 Years Away From Possible Benefit Cuts. Here's Why Congress Isn't in Any Hurry to Act.
Key PointsSocial Security faces a possible 22% benefit cut in six years without government intervention.Avoiding benefit cuts will likely require higher taxes.Focus on what's within your control right now, and be prepared to adapt once we know how Social Security will change.The $23,760 Social Secur...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Better High-Yield Dividend Stock: Verizon or AT&T?
Key PointsVerizon was just dropped from the Dow Jones Industrial Average and replaced by Alphabet.Verizon has raised its dividend for 19 straight years, one of the longest streaks in telecom.AT&T's dividend has been frozen since a 47% cut in 2022.10 stocks we like better than Verizon Communications ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
South Korea Stock Market Triggers Circuit Breaker. Kioxia, SK Hynix Suffer Double-Digit Crashes, Samsung Plummets 9%, While SoftBank Bucks Trend to Surge.
Japanese and South Korean stock markets plummeted, with the KOSPI Index plunging nearly 8%. SK Hynix plunged over 14%, Kioxia fell over 13%, and Samsung dropped more than 9%, while SoftBank bucked the trend to rise.TradingKey
Thu, Jul 2
Why SpaceX Stock Is Back Down to Around Its $150 Opening Price, and What to Expect Next
Key PointsOn its first day of trading, SpaceX opened at a price of $150 per share. The stock price climbed over $225 in the first few days of trading, but it has since fallen back to about 5% above its opening trading price.Two events coming up in the next two months could drive significant short-te...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Recently Said 36 Words That Could Forever Change the Fed's Relationship With the Stock Market
Key PointsThe market got its first preview of what the Kevin Warsh regime will look like at the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) June meeting.The Warsh-led FOMC issued a much smaller policy statement than normal.Warsh also abstained from the FOMC's Summary of Economic Projections.These 10 stoc...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
Korean Stocks Fall Again in Afternoon Session; KOSPI Drops Below 8000 Level as SK Hynix Plunges 9% and Samsung Slumps 7%.
South Korean stocks plummeted in morning trading, triggering circuit breakers. The KOSPI index remained under pressure in the afternoon, with share prices of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both hitting fresh lows of nearly half a month.TradingKey
Thu, Jul 2
Should You Buy ASML Stock Before the Huge Investor Update?
ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) is scheduled to report its quarterly financial results in July, which could have significant implications for investors.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 2
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Japan, South Korea Stocks Under Renewed Pressure as KOSPI Slumps Over 5%; Samsung, SK Hynix Plunge Nearly 9%
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