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DECEMBER 1, 2024

Here's Berkshire Hathaway's top four holdings at the end of Q3 and each position's market value: Apple: $69.9 billion At Berkshire Hathaway's 2024 shareholders' meeting, Buffett mentioned that he found it "quite attractive" to build a larger cash position with the stock market continuing to rise. billion Bank of America: $31.7

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 28, 2025

But make no mistake about it, Apple's and Amazon's long-term growth prospects are dependent on AI. Warren Buffett may not know the ins-and-outs of how an iPhone works, but he is, indeed, invested in the stock market's hottest trend, artificial intelligence.

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

stock market's main three indexes that includes virtually every stock on the Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) stock exchange. For others, it means investing in the Nasdaq-100 , a subset of the Nasdaq Composite, tracking the 100 largest non-financial stocks in the index. Data by YCharts. Percentages as of Dec.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

So, a stock split does nothing to alter the market cap and fundamentals of a company, nor does it impact its prospects. However, there is a belief that a forward stock split makes the shares of a company accessible to a wider pool of investors by lowering the price. That could increase the demand for a company's stock.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 28, 2024

You'll find winning stocks in many industries, but the biggest stock market movers this year have been technology players -- especially those in the high-growth area of artificial intelligence (AI). They've led gains in the S&P 500 and the technology-heavy Nasdaq. A look back in time Let's take a stroll back in time.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 11, 2024

The stock market has been red-hot over the past year. At some point, the market will take a breather. Market sell-offs are often ideal times to buy high-quality companies at great prices. NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) and Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) (NYSE: BIPC) will probably fall during the next market slump.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 , is having a fantastic year. Market sentiment is certainly strong as we set our sights on the calendar turning. multiple the stock commanded in March, it's still a steep price to pay for prospective investors. Even so, I believe shares are expensive.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 20, 2024

Investors get excited by those prospects, so the Nasdaq has historically risen sharply following the end of interest-rate-hike cycles. Patience is key to making money in the stock market Investors should avoid strategies based on market timing. Year Nasdaq Return Nasdaq Return (12 Months Later) 1991 56.9%

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 12, 2025

Over the past few days, as the rest of the stock market melted down , a revolution has been quietly brewing in the market for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. And Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) stock, down 4.9%, is the victim. dividend, and Novo Nordisk stock, which costs less than 24 times earnings and pays 2.1%!

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 3, 2025

If you've got $5,000 you can afford to invest in the stock market today, three stocks you'll want to consider loading up on right now are Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) , PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) , and Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU). There is some risk and uncertainty which comes with Chinese stocks, due to the potential for government interference.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Investors need to understand that such sell-offs are normal in the stock market. Rather than feeling surprised, you should take advantage of such scenarios to scoop up solid growth stocks on the cheap. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $381,173 !*

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Second, they offer you immediate access to a vast number of stocks -- so you gain instant diversification across one particular industry in the case of a themed ETF, like biotech for example, or diversification across the entire stock market if you choose a product like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 15, 2023

To that end, the index is commonly regarded as a collection of blue chip stocks, though it also serves as one of three major barometers for the overall U.S. stock market, with the other two being the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC). Chart by author.

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APRIL 10, 2025

But I assure you, there's nothing random or irrational about stock investing. Over the long term, if the US economy grows, so too will the stock market. Late last summer, a few months after we launched our Motley Fool Stock Advisor, my brother Tom had a curious thought. There was a lot of angst and doubt around stocks.

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APRIL 10, 2025

One major advantage of the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF is that it pays you to wait until the stock market shows signs of rebounding after a big sell-off. Its 30-day SEC yield (the current market yield to maturity of the fund's holdings over the previous 30 days divided by its assets) is 4.59%. government.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) might just be the hottest-ticket item in the stock market right now. Among the Magnificent Seven stocks, Microsoft and Nvidia often find themselves at the center of media coverage -- and for good reason. Furthermore, from 2009 to 2010 the index rose by an average of 30%.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2024

Now that we're officially halfway through 2024, it's time to reflect on where the stock market has been. Although no one knows what the market will do in the short term, we can try to filter out the noise and be aware of what's driving broader themes. Yet its prospects are brightening.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

When examined with a wide lens, the stock market represents a pathway to long-term wealth creation. Only the 24-month contraction observed during the Great Recession (2007-2009) has lasted longer. Over extended periods, the American economy is going to expand -- and it's a similar story with the stock market.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 14, 2024

2022 was a tough year in the stock market. Concerns stemming from a challenged economy caused pronounced selling activity, sending stocks into a nosedive. In the midst of 2022's sell-off, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) completed a 20-for-1 stock split. To me, Alphabet stock is absurdly undervalued.

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MARCH 10, 2024

Buying solid companies and holding on to their shares for a very long time is a proven way to make money in the stock market, as this simple strategy helps investors take advantage of the power of compound growth and also capitalize on disruptive and secular growth opportunities. We can't know if Nvidia will even be around then.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

But the stock trades at a material premium to its average valuation over the last three years. So, investors should ask themselves: Does Apple have better growth prospects today versus three years ago? If your answer is no, avoid the stock. stock market due to its scope and diversity. GDP has increased at 2.7%

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Going back to the Gates Foundation's sales, it's worth noting that the timing of those sales in recent years has correlated with the stock's value. In late 2022, when the stock was cheaper, the Foundation didn't sell any shares, as the stock offered attractive value and return prospects.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 13, 2025

Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More According to reports, the analyst's new take on Freshpet is based on his observation that management has sounded more subdued about the company's prospects. A stock market treat?

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The Motley Fool

JULY 9, 2023

Holding shares of growing companies over many years is the most reliable way to build lasting wealth in the stock market. Two stocks that could take off over the next decade are C3.ai ai is a small company operating in a very competitive market, so its future is far from certain -- but it has the makings of a long-term winner.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The stock market has been on a tear, thanks to a resilient macro backdrop. The prospects of lower interest rates and stronger economic growth might be adding to the tailwinds. This leaves zero margin of safety for prospective investors. However, I believe that the company's current valuation leaves much to be desired.

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JUNE 12, 2024

The broader stock market is near all-time highs, but this stock is down roughly 20% from its peak. Sometimes, the stock market acts irrationally, and we must take that at face value. However, investors need not sit idly by while such an outstanding growth stock trades at a discount. What gives?

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Its $207 billion market cap barely ranks among the 50 largest stocks in today's market. Let's see what the semiconductor designer's business prospects look like in 2025. Who owns a lot of AMD stock? But the index fund managers don't assess each stock in their enormous portfolios. million 7.7%

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Investors putting money to work in the stock market undoubtedly want to become rich over time. This used car e-commerce stock is up a jaw-dropping 5,120% since the start of 2023 (as of Dec. Here's what investors need to know about this resurging enterprise's prospects. There's no need to sugarcoat it.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

IBM: a quiet, undervalued leader in the roaring AI sector The lack of soaring stock market action puts IBM in a rare position. I'm thrilled about the company's long-term growth prospects and up-to-the-minute AI focus. At the same time, the stock trades at a very affordable 3.4 times sales and 17 times free cash flows.

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The Big Picture

MAY 15, 2023

A stock that trades at more than 100 times earnings? A stock that’s already climbed around 100,000% since going public ten years ago, that’s already enjoyed one of the greatest rides in stock market history? At this point, the column appears as just a dart-throwing exercise dressed up as stock analysis.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 23, 2024

If you look at the major indexes, you'll see that the stock market is in record territory. The cryptocurrency market is currently valued at $2.5 Let's explore Bitcoin and its prospects even at its near highs. Huge price swings, at least when compared to stocks, are normal. trillion, near its all-time high.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

The stock market has trended upwards recently, ticking all the boxes to start an official bull market -- and now all your favorite stocks are soaring. Surely it must be too late to set up winning investments amid these rising stock prices. Every investor wants to buy low and sell high.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Over many decades, the stock market has averaged annual returns of close to 10%. Know that there were recently 179 stocks in the fund, each with a weighting of less than 1.93%. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $344,352 !*

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Morgan isn't alone in its bullishness on this sliver of the stock market. Following the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut -- with more likely on the way -- Goldman Sachs expects mid-cap names to outperform both large and small caps for the foreseeable future thanks to their cheaper valuations and superior growth prospects.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 15, 2025

The party may finally come to an end this year, though, as a combination of stagnating iPhone sales, the potential collapse of a $20 billion annual revenue stream, and a lofty valuation come together to put pressure on the stock. That $20 billion annual payment to Apple could end up on the chopping block if it's viewed as anticompetitive.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The stock market is always forward-looking, and investors tend to lose patience when there's a downturn in a cycle or growth prospects are years in the future. Paying for quality If Home Depot were a high-flying growth stock, guidance that dull would have likely tanked the stock.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

However, if we take a look at the stock's performance since it went public in April 2022 by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), the picture is quite different. Though SoundHound has registered healthy gains of 89% in just under three years since its stock market debut, it has been prone to wild swings.

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