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Stock-Split Watch: Is Alphabet Next?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) recently reported impressive quarterly earnings to start 2025. But that hasn't done much for its share price, which at this writing is down about 18% on the year.One move that could provide a boost is a stock split. Several major tech companies, Alphabet includ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
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Is Amazon Stock a Long-Term Buy?
If you invested in Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) at the start of any year over the last 20 years, you'd be up on your investment five years later, every time. And this is true as well for time periods that haven't yet hit the five-year mark. For example, if you invested at the start of 2024, you'd be up rig...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Stocks
3 Red-Hot Dividend Stocks to Buy in May That Are Up Between 9% and 27% in 1 Month
The broader stock market indexes have been on a tear in recent weeks, fueled by a rally in megacap growth stocks. But plenty of dividend stocks have also joined the party, like Deere (NYSE: DE), Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET), and Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII).Where to invest $1,000 right no...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Stocks
JetBlue Airways Stock: Bull vs. Bear
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) took to the sky in 2000 to great fanfare, offering a modernized take on the flying experience that blended the pricing of a discounter with some of the frills and perks associated with full-service airlines.But JetBlue is at a crossroads today. The airline enjoyed a pe...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls on Russia to confirm ceasefire before talks
KYIV, May 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Russia on Sunday to confirm an unconditional ceasefire beginning on May 12, saying Ukraine would then be ready to meet for direct talks with Russia. On Saturday, Zelenskiy received the backing of Europe's major powers and...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Stocks
Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway B Shares While They Are Below $550?
Warren Buffett recently announced he'll step down as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) at the end of 2025, with Vice Chairman of Non-Insurance Operations Greg Abel set to take over. Buffett will remain chairman, but the transition marks a significant milestone...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Stocks
Do I Still Think DraftKings Is 1 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now?
DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) reported quarterly financial results that demonstrated resilience amid changing consumer behavior.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 8, 2025. The video was published on May 10, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
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Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Palantir vs. Nvidia
Many artificial intelligence (AI) companies experienced surging growth over the past few years, and two of the most popular have been Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Palantir's stock is up more than 1,160% over the past three years, and Nvidia's has spiked 532%.But wi...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
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Russia says Ukraine violated three-day May truce more than 14,000 times, TASS reports
May 11 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that Ukraine had violated a three-day truce concluded on Saturday more than 14,000 times, and Kyiv's troops had made five attempts to breach Russia's southern border, the TASS state news agency reported.Both Russia and Ukraine ha...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Stocks
This Is My Top Stock to Buy Right Now, and It's Not Even Close
Despite the looming threat of President Donald Trump's tariff program and how it's going to impact many U.S. companies, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) continues its recovery, and it's up 14% over the past month. The index is still down this year, though, and there are still worries. Investors are foc...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
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Prediction: AMD Could Surge by 111% in the Next 2 Years
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has been one of the biggest success stories over the last decade in the semiconductor industry.Under the guidance of CEO Lisa Su, the company has reinvented itself after a long history as an also-ran in the industry. It shed its foundry business to become a dynam...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, GFZ says
May 11 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, on Sunday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.The quake was at a depth of 89 km (55.3 miles), the GFZ said.Reuters
Sun, May 11
Stocks
AMD Stock Analysis: The Artificial Intelligence Segment Is Thriving, but What About Everything Else?
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) has investors excited about its artificial intelligence (AI) prospects, but the rest of the business faces headwinds.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 8, 2025. The video was published on May 10, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Stocks
Did L3Harris and BAE Systems Just Find the Solution to Low-Cost Drone Threats?
The average cost of an Iranian-built Shahed-136 kamikaze drone is $50,000. A Standard Missile-2 surface-to-air missile, used by U.S. Navy destroyers for missile and anti-drone defense, meanwhile, costs $2.1 million -- 42 times as much. It doesn't take an advanced degree in mathematics to realize th...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Holds Above $1,900 Realized Price Signaling Long-Term Bullish Confidence
According to data from CoinMarketCap, Ethereum prices gained by 37.14% in the past week to reach a local peak of $2,600. The majority of this gain has been attributed to the recent Petra network upgrade of the Ethereum blockchain, which is designed to introduce many features, including boosting the ...NewsBTC
Sun, May 11
Stocks
Billionaire Investor Bill Miller, Who Beat the S&P 500 Index for 15 Consecutive Years, Says Buy Amazon and Sell Tesla
The legendary value investor Bill Miller has built up quite the resume over decades of investing. While overseeing the Legg Mason Capital Management Value Trust fund, Miller beat the broader benchmark S&P 500 index for 15 consecutive years from 1991 to 2005.Today, Miller is a billionaire. He also fo...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
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Prediction: With an 8% Yield and Dividend Increases Ahead, Now Is the Time to Buy Energy Transfer
With a more than 8% yield and an increasing distribution, Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) stock is a dividend darling. The company announced a 3% increase in its distribution last month, taking it to $1.31 per share on an annualized basis. It generally raises its payout a little each quarter. Meanwhile, ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Stocks
Where Will VeriSign Stock Be in 3 Years?
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) isn't considered a high-growth stock. But over the past three years, the domain registry operator's shares rallied 66% as the S&P 500 advanced 37%. Let's see why this oft-overlooked stock beat the market -- and where it might head over the next three years.A boring but evergr...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Stocks
Who Owns the Most Berkshire Hathaway Stock Besides Warren Buffett?
Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) have been practically synonymous for decades. I doubt that will change with the legendary investor stepping down as Berkshire's CEO at the end of this year.The good news for Buffett fans is that he isn't leaving completely. Berkshire'...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Stocks
My 3 Top Stocks Down 20% or More to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now
You might have heard that the Chinese word for "crisis" combines the Chinese words for "danger" and "opportunity." That sounds great, but it isn't true.There's a reason the idea resonates with many people, though. While crises can come with an element of danger, they also often present tremendous op...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
