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1 Monster Stock Up 30% This Year to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) continues to crush the market, up almost 30% this year while the S&P 500 is little changed. It reported inspiring results for the 2025 first quarter, and because it's not a U.S. company, investors may see it as a safer stock while tariff discussions are still in the works. Tha...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Huge News for Eli Lilly Stock Investors!
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has a strong pipeline of new medicines that could increase the stock price.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 15, 2025. The video was published on May 17, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best st...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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3 Top Oil Stocks That Can Still Thrive Even Though Oil Prices Have Dropped Into the $60s
Crude oil prices have slumped this year. Brent, the global oil price benchmark, has fallen more than 10% on the year, pushing it into the low $60s. That slump will impact the cash flows that oil companies produce. However, some oil stocks are in a better position to handle lower oil prices than othe...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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The Smartest Fintech Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
There are many trends shaping our economy. And while everyone seems to remain fixated on artificial intelligence (AI), it's important not to forgot about a trend that has been ongoing for several years.I'm talking about the intersection of financial services and technology, otherwise known as fintec...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Should You Buy These Beaten-Down Nasdaq-100 Stocks?
The tech-focused Nasdaq-100 is home to some of the most innovative and fastest-growing companies around. As of May 14, most of the stocks in the index are up year to date. But some of them still offer attractive long-term growth prospects and are trading well off their recent highs, including Datado...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Is SoFi Technologies Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) are on fire right now. As of May 14, they have surged 47% higher just in the past five or so weeks. This mimics the bullish fever that has taken over the investment community since early April, supported by easing trade tensions and solid financial updates ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Russia says it took control of the settlement of Bahatyr in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW, May 18 (Reuters) - Russian forces have taken control of the settlement of Bahatyr in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday. It also said that Russian forces had downed 75 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours, the state TASS news agency reported.Reuters
Sun, May 18
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Alibaba Shares Fall Despite Accelerating AI Growth. Is It Time to Buy the Dip?
Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) stock has had a good start to 2025, but it was giving back some of its gains after its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report disappointed investors. The stock is still up about 45% on the year, as of this writing.That said, the results clearly showed that the turnaround at the c...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Pope Leo vows to protect Church doctrine, face modernity in inaugural Mass
VATICAN CITY, May 18 (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV, celebrating his inaugural Mass on Sunday, pledged to safeguard the Catholic Church's teachings while urging it to face modern challenges head-on. Speaking to thousands in St. Peter's Square, Leo emphasized the need for the 1.4-billion-member...Reuters
Sun, May 18
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3 Stocks That Cut You a Check Each Month
Dividends are great, particularly if you need investment income to cover life's ordinary expenses. Let's face it, though: The typical quarterly cadence of most dividend stocks' payments isn't exactly ideal. Monthly payouts would be much more convenient.Well, there are some stocks making a dividend p...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Is the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF a Buy Now?
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) does a lot for the fairly tiny expense ratio of 0.06% that it charges. In fact, what it does is likely to be very close to what you might do if you were trying to build a dividend stock portfolio from the ground up. Here's why Schwab US Dividend Equity E...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Is Northrop Grumman a Safe Stock to Buy Right Now?
The company's position as a defense contractor gives investors some risk reduction because of the limited correlation to the macroeconomy.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 15, 2025. The video was published on May 17, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just reve...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin STH Unrealized Profits Reach 21% – Is There Room To Grow?
Bitcoin is trading in a narrow range between $100,000 and $105,000, sparking growing impatience among investors eager for the next major move. After weeks of bullish momentum and a sharp climb from April lows, the market has entered a phase of quiet consolidation. While this kind of sideways price a...Bitcoinist
Sun, May 18
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Prediction: Nvidia Stock Could Rally After May 28
A long-time darling of the stock market, Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock fell more than 40% from its 52-week high in January 2025 to a 52-week low in April 2025. Investors were concerned about the potential decline in enterprise spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and the impact of...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Prediction: Bitcoin Could Be Worth $20 Trillion in 5 Years
Right now, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has a market cap of about $2 trillion. That's roughly in line with the valuations of the Magnificent Seven tech stocks, which have valuations ranging from $1.5 trillion to just over $3 trillion.But there's an opportunity for Bitcoin to go much higher. In fact, a $20 ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Where Will Intuitive Machines Be in 3 Years?
Once dominated by government entities, space exploration has transitioned to the private sector, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin getting plenty of attention. These commercial entities have made space travel more economical and accessible, opening up numerous opportunities for research ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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32.9% of Warren Buffett's $286 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
On May 3, Warren Buffett announced he will step down from his role as the CEO of the Berkshire Hathaway holding company at the end of 2025. He has been in the job since 1965, and his incredible stock-picking ability contributed to a stupendous compound annual return of 19.9% for investors. In other ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Warren Buffett Revealed a Previously Undisclosed Secret to How He Beats Wall Street. Here's How It Can Help You Make Money, Too.
Warren Buffett shocked many attendees at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting earlier this month by announcing his plans to step down as CEO at the end of 2025. He noted that he had discussed the move with only two members of Berkshire's board -- his children, Howie and Susie. The legenda...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Will Lawmakers Increase Social Security Taxes? 39% of Workers Worry About It.
At this point, you may have heard the rumor that Social Security is on the verge of going broke. But thankfully, that's completely false.Social Security can't go broke because it gets the bulk of its revenue from payroll taxes. So, as long as people continue to hold down jobs and pay into the progra...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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3 Reasons to Buy Nvidia Stock Hand Over Fist Before May 28
Every previous time that shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) fell 30% or more presented a tremendous buying opportunity for investors. History appears to be repeating itself.Nvidia has mounted a strong comeback after declining as much as 37% from its previous peak set early this year. Is it too late to ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
