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The Smartest Dividend Stock to Buy With $31 Right Now
Key PointsBrookfield Renewable's shares are up more than 14% so far this year.The company just raised its quarterly dividend by 5%.Its FFO grew by 13.8% in 2025.10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Renewable Partners › Often, when a stock's dividend yield rises above 4%, that's a red flag. That'...The Motley Fool
8 minutes ago
Better Cryptocurrency to Buy Now and Hold for 10 Years: XRP vs. Bitcoin
Key PointsBitcoin's most important features probably won't change much between now and 2036.XRP's feature set will need to change and expand considerably during the same period if it's going to flourish.Both coins could be good investments.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC...The Motley Fool
9 minutes ago
3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Safe Income in 2026 and Beyond
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe explain why high-yield-seeking investors should consider MPLX (NYSE: MPLX), Realty Income (NYSE: O), and EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) for long term, stable dividends.*Stock prices used were from the morning of Feb. 11, 2026. The video ...The Motley Fool
18 minutes ago
Unity's CEO Just Explained Why Google's AI Can't Replace Game Engines (And He's Right)
Key PointsUnity stock has tumbled twice recently, first after Google's Project Genie Reveal, and then after a disappointing earnings report.Project Genie is impressive, but it won't replace video game engines.AI looks like a tailwind for Unity, not a threat to its business model.These 10 stocks coul...The Motley Fool
20 minutes ago
Should You Forget Micron Technology and Buy This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Instead?
Key PointsMicron Technology has been on a red-hot run on the stock market in recent months, and it continues to trade at an attractive valuation.However, there's another memory company that's growing at a significantly faster pace, and its valuation is almost in line with Micron's. 10 stocks we like...The Motley Fool
24 minutes ago
Why I Can't Stop Buying Energy Transfer These Days
Key PointsEnergy Transfer's high-yielding distribution is on a rock-solid foundation. The MLP plans to continue growing its payout by 3% to 5% per year. It has strong growth prospects. 10 stocks we like better than Energy Transfer › Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) is already one of my largest sources of ...The Motley Fool
32 minutes ago
What's the Ideal Age to Start Saving for Retirement?
Key PointsThe earlier you begin saving for retirement, the more investment earnings you'll have to rely upon.Even small, routine contributions add up over decades. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › When talking about retirement savings, most of the conversation ce...The Motley Fool
39 minutes ago
The Best S&P 500 ETF to Invest $500 in Right Now
Key PointsThis exchange-traded fund, with $1.5 trillion in assets under management, has heavy exposure to the tech sector.With a low expense ratio of 0.03%, investors get to keep more of their money over time. Long-term market participants who put capital to work early on will be rewarded. 10 stocks...The Motley Fool
54 minutes ago
Will the Stock Market Crash in Year 2 of Donald Trump's Second Term? Several Historically Correlated Events Offer a Clear Answer.
Key PointsStatistically, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have generated outsize returns with Donald Trump in the White House.Several historical trends point to a heightened likelihood of weakness in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq in 2026.However, historic correlations s...The Motley Fool
an hour ago
This Growth Stock Continues to Crush the Market
Key PointsPalantir has carved a power niche as an AI operating system.The company has seen significant acceleration in its growth.The stock is expensive, but the company is growing into its valuation. 10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Growth stocks helped lead the market higher f...The Motley Fool
an hour ago
2 Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe explain why they plan to keep holding Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Green Brick Partners (NYSE: GRBK) stocks for the long term.*Stock prices used were from the morning of Feb. 11, 2026. The video was published on Feb 14,...The Motley Fool
an hour ago
4 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2026
Key PointsBenefit checks got a cost-of-living adjustment for 2026.More of your income may be taxed.Social Security's surplus is shrinking.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › One of the most important sources of your retirement income is likely to be Social Security,...The Motley Fool
an hour ago
Looking for A Bankable Passive Income Stream? This High-Yielding Dividend King Offers a Very Satisfying Payout.
Key PointsPepsiCo is raising its dividend by another 4% this year. It's extending its dividend growth streak to 54 consecutive years. The company should have no trouble continuing to grow its dividend. 10 stocks we like better than PepsiCo › Investing in high-quality dividend stocks can be a great w...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
SpaceX IPO Poses Existential Threat to AST SpaceMobile, Verizon, and AT&T
Key PointsSpaceX plans to IPO in 2026.SpaceX's Starlink DTC business alone is many times larger than AST SpaceMobile.SpaceX may have begun competing directly with AST partners AT&T and Verizon in internet backhaul.10 stocks we like better than AST SpaceMobile › Sometime in 2026, Elon Musk will hold ...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Better Cryptocurrency to Buy With $3,000 and Hold for 5 Years: XRP vs. Ethereum
Key PointsEthereum is getting frequent major upgrades and onboarding a lot of new capital to its network.XRP is also making significant additions and capturing some new capital inflows.But one of these coins is far better positioned to continue its momentum than the other.10 stocks we like better th...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
This Wealth-Creating Machine Continues to Deliver Strong Results
Key PointsBrookfield Corporation delivered strong earnings growth and shareholder returns in 2025.The company is benefitting from its thematic investment approach. That strategy has it on track to deliver robust earnings growth over the next five years. 10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Corpo...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Why Starting Small Works: How a 1% Starter Position Can Build Big Gains Over Time
Key PointsEvery investor is driven by emotions.You can help set yourself up for long-term success by playing to your own emotions.Starter positions are a powerful call to action.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Human emotions are powerful, and you have to work wi...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Got $500? 2 Cryptocurrencies to Buy and Hold for Decades.
Key PointsBitcoin and Ethereum have been two of the top-performing cryptocurrencies during the past decade.Combined, Bitcoin and Ethereum account for 70% of the total market cap of the crypto market.Investing in new spot crypto ETFs is one way to get exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum at a lower price...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Prediction: These Could Be the Best-Performing Value Stocks Through 2030
Key PointsInvestors are fearful of Uber Technologies’ slowing growth and upcoming spending on autonomous vehicles. This, however, is exactly where the company needs to invest.Merck’s dangerously unbalanced dependence on cancer drug Keytruda is being addressed, even if most investors are looking righ...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Should You Buy CoreWeave Before Feb. 26?
Key PointsCompanies come to CoreWeave for something they need a lot of right now: capacity for AI workloads.The tech player has seen revenue soar in the triple digits quarter after quarter.10 stocks we like better than CoreWeave › CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) has been one of the artificial intelligence ...The Motley Fool
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