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Is Investing $50,000 Into This Top Vanguard Fund a Surefire Way to Get to $1 Million by Retirement?
Investing a large lump sum today into a diversified exchange-traded fund (ETF) and simply holding on to it can be a great way to grow your portfolio over the long term. Historically, stocks have risen in value, and the S&P 500 has averaged an annual return of around 10% per year.But can investing $5...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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Australia's reelected government says US-China tussle a top priority
Government sees U.S.-China trade war, global economy as prioritiesAlbanese emphasises disciplined government, unity after decisive reelection victoryCampaign highlighted voter concerns over US tariffs, global economyBy Byron Kaye SYDNEY, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia's Labor government will pri...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Exchange Exodus Deepens: $380M Withdrawn As Crucial Support Level Emerges
Ethereum has recently regained bullish footing, climbing to $1,847 after dipping below $1,750 toward the end of April. This rebound follows a period of volatility, with price movements fluctuating between $1,740 and $1,847 over the past seven days. Related Reading: Strategy’s $84 Billion Bitcoin App...NewsBTC
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Bitcoin Is Back Up. Is the Leading Cryptocurrency's Slump Over?
It's already been a wild year for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), and it's only been four months. Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of $109,000 ahead of President Donald Trump's inauguration, briefly dipped below $75,000 after new tariffs were announced, and recently regained the $95,000 price level for ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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3 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Help You Grow Passive Income in 2025 and Beyond
There is no single way to invest for income, and as such, there is no single exchange-traded fund (ETF) for income investors to buy. If you are trying to build a diverse income stream, in fact, you'll probably want to buy several ETFs.Here are three that work particularly well together, providing a ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Stocks
3 Reasons to Buy Honeywell Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Given the uncertainty created by the ongoing tariff conflict, investors have braced themselves for a slew of downgrades to full-year guidance from industrial companies. That makes the recent first-quarter results and guidance from Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) a bit more impressive, and the ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Here's Why Some Investors Have Growing Expectations for Starbucks Stock Right Now
Returns for Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) stock are completely flat over the last five years, as of this writing, but some investors believe better days are ahead. In one example, asset manager Polen Capital bought a stake in Starbucks during the first quarter of 2025, with management saying that it beli...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Stocks
The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in May
When volatility is dominating the stock market, there's nothing like holding a portfolio of stocks that deposit cash into your account every quarter. Many top consumer brands pay regular dividends from their earnings, and some of the best ones have increased their dividends every year for decades. H...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Warren Buffett Sends Wall Street a Grim $348 Billion Warning. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.
Warren Buffett is widely regarded as one of the greatest stock pickers in American history. His patient, value-oriented investment philosophy has turned Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) into a trillion-dollar company with a $264 billion stock portfolio.Importantly, the S&P 500 (SNPINDE...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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The Stock Market Is Doing Something for the 75th Time in 35 Years, and History Says the S&P 500 Will Make a Shocking Move Next
President Donald Trump shocked Wall Street when he announced a raft of severe tariffs on April 2, a date he dubbed "Liberation Day." Most analysts assumed a 10% universal tariff was the worst-case scenario, but Trump used that as a starting point and tacked on much higher country-specific reciprocal...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Nvidia Stock Investors Just Got the Best News of 2025 (So Far) From Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Microsoft
The past few years have been a whirlwind for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors. The onset of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution led to scorching demand for the graphics processing units (GPUs) that make AI possible. As the leading provider of these advanced chips, Nvidia has been one of the u...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Possible Stock Split? This Stock Has Surged 284% Since 2023 -- Here's Why You Shouldn't Wait to Buy It
When a company's stock splits, it doesn't change any of the underlying fundamentals of the company. Shareholders still own the exact same percentage of the businesses as they did before the stock split.But enacting a stock split can be a very strong signal from management to investors. Management wi...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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3 Lessons for Retirees After Trump's First 100 Days in Office
President Trump recently marked 100 days in office, and after weeks of stock market turbulence, many older adults are feeling unsure about what the next four years might spell for their retirement.To be clear, we're in uncharted territory in many ways right now. Nobody knows where the market or econ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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Sailing-Poole and Monnin seize control ahead of Congressional Cup finals
Poole and Monnin lead semi-finals with 2-0 advantageTapper and Hood secure semi-final spots with must-win racesCongressional Cup concludes on Sunday with finals for Crimson BlazerLONG BEACH, California, May 4 (Reuters) - Under leaden skies and the lightest of breeze, the 60th Congressional Cup serve...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Should You Buy Archer Aviation Before It Reaches This Huge Goal or After?
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has big plans for 2025. The key goal is for the company's aircraft to carry its first commercial customer. It will be an important turning point for the business, which up until that event will have only been in the testing phase. Is it a good idea to buy Archer Aviation...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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RPT-WRAPUP 7-Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO after 60 years at helm, passes baton to Abel
Buffett to give up CEO role at year endAbel says he is "humbled and honored"Buffett says he has "zero" intention to sell Berkshire stockBy Jonathan Stempel and Suzanne McGee OMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett is ending his career as perhaps the world's most famo...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Stocks
Can $50,000 Invested in Tesla Stock Make You a Millionaire? Elon Musk's Answer May Shock You.
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has tumbled 30% year to date due to dismal financial results and market share losses. The company's performance ranks among the worst in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), but CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly made the same bold claim."I see a path for Tesla being the most valuable...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
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Is It Better to Collect Social Security at 62, 67, or 70? A Detailed Study Offers a Clear Answer.
In March, more than 52 million retired workers brought home an average Social Security check of $1,997.13. While this is a relatively modest monthly sum, it's proved vital to helping retirees make ends meet.In each of the previous 23 years, pollster Gallup has surveyed retirees to determine how reli...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
