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Want to Make $1,000 in Annual Passive Income? Invest $11,250 Into These Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks.
There are many ways to make some passive income. Investing in real estate and high-yielding dividend stocks are two tried-and-true methods. You can combine those options to collect some lucrative dividend income by investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) with high dividend yields. For exa...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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3 Buffett Inspired Strategies That Everyday Investors Should Consider Adopting
During the latest annual shareholder meeting, legendary investor Warren Buffett announced that he would be retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) by the end of the year.Since taking control of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett has turned the conglomerate into one of the world's m...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Iran's Khamenei says Trump's comments on Tehran 'not worth responding to'
May 17 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on his country during his Gulf visit were "not worth responding to".Khamenei said that Trump was lying when he said he wants peace, citing statements by the U....Reuters
Sat, May 17
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3 Best Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in May
The stock market has staged an impressive rebound following a turbulent last few months. The S&P 500 index, which had neared bear market territory when it was down 19% from its highs in April, has quickly recouped most of those losses and is now up 1% year to date as of this writing.News of efforts ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Trump administration is concerned by deal to put Alibaba's AI on iPhones, NYT reports
May 17 (Reuters) - The White House and congressional officials have been scrutinizing Apple's AAPL.O plan to strike a deal with Alibaba 9988.HK to make the Chinese company's AI available on iPhones in China, The New York Times reported on Saturday.The paper, citing three people familiar with...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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In Recent Months, White House, Congressional Officials Been Scrutinizing Apple's Plan To Strike Deal With Alibaba To Make Co'S AI Available On Iphones In China - NYT
May 17 (Reuters) - IN RECENT MONTHS, WHITE HOUSE, CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS BEEN SCRUTINIZING APPLE’S PLAN TO STRIKE DEAL WITH ALIBABA TO MAKE CO’S AI AVAILABLE ON IPHONES IN CHINA - NYTSource text: https://tinyurl.com/5jctze72Reuters
Sat, May 17
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EIB at work on AI, semiconductor investment plan to boost EU competitiveness
MILAN, May 17 (Reuters) - The European Investment Bank is working on a new project to enhance European capabilities on artificial intelligence and semiconductors, with the aim of raising 70 billion euros ($78 billion) by 2027, its head said on Saturday.The blueprint is part of the European Union'...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy and Forget These 3 ETFs
Investing in the stock market isn't all about trying to find the next big growth stock or swinging for the fences, hoping for a massive return. Many investors don't want to turn investing into a job that requires constantly monitoring stocks. They simply want investments that can generate recurring ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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3 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Right Now
There's no denying artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made enormous strides in just the past few years. But the businesses advancing it have still only scratched the surface of the underlying opportunity. Indeed, industry analytics outfit Precedence Research forecasts that the overall AI ma...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Kremlin says Putin could meet Zelenskiy if certain agreements are reached
MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but only if certain agreements were reached.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov did not specify what agreements would be required from Russia's point of view. P...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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Strategy's Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Will Grow at 30% Per Year for the Next 20 Years. Could He Be Right?
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Saylor is one of the most vocal of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bulls out there, and in recent days, he made yet another series of incredibly optimistic predictions about the coin's growth during the coming decades. Saylor says he expe...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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4 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in May
While on-again, off-again tariffs have created a lot of uncertainty and volatility in the stock market, one set of companies that should see minimal impact one way or the other are cybersecurity providers. After all, cybercriminals and hackers aren't downsizing their attacks due to tariffs.Let's loo...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Here's the Average American's Social Security Benefit in May 2025
Nearly 70 million people in the United States collect Social Security benefits, and more than a trillion dollars is paid to these beneficiaries every year. In this video, I'll discuss the most recent data about the average Social Security benefit, and how you could potentially make yours even higher...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Social Security Cuts Don't Have to Wreck Your Retirement. Here's How to Save $1 Million So You're Less Reliant on Benefits
There are a lot of rumors flying around about Social Security's finances -- and not all of them are true.The idea that the program is going broke, for example, is a big misconception. Social Security can't go broke, due to the fact that it's funded by payroll taxes. So as long as there's an active l...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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1 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Down More Than 50% to Buy Right Now
Two investing adages might seem to contradict each other. Many investors have long followed the maxim to "buy low and sell high." On the other hand, they've also been told: "Don't try to catch a falling knife."Which of the familiar sayings applies to United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS)? Shares of the ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Putin-Zelenskiy meeting is possible, but only if certain agreements are reached, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but only if certain agreements were reached between the two countries.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov did not specify what agreements would be required fr...Reuters
Sat, May 17
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2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
The interesting thing about this list is that the two buys, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL), have markedly higher valuations than the sell, Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC). The rationale behind the investment case for the first two lies in their long-term growth prospects -- something n...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Meet the Unstoppable Vanguard ETF With 54.9% of Its Portfolio Invested in the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks
The "Magnificent Seven" is a group of seven American companies with leadership positions in various segments of the technology industry. They got the nickname in 2023 because of their incredible size and their ability to consistently outperform the rest of the stock market.The Magnificent Seven comp...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Prediction: This AI Stock Will Be Worth More Than Apple By the End of 2025
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has been a blockbuster winner for long-term investors. However, the company is now hitting a rough patch. The stock is barely up over the past year, with revenue only slightly up from 2022. This has caused the stock to be dethroned as the largest company in the world by ma...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
