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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Domino's completely redesigned its pizza recipe in 2008 and 2009. But can investors still expect similar outsized returns in the future? Leveraging the balance sheet to drive investment returns A franchise network of thousands of pizzerias creates durable cash flows. That's 11% from earnings growth plus another 1.2%

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $368,131 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 18, 2024 Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $381,173 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 18, 2024 Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $363,671 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of December 2, 2024 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $361,233 !* See 3 Double Down stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 9, 2024 Neil Rozenbaum has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, youd have $46,681 !*

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $368,053 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 25, 2024 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $358,460 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of December 2, 2024 Jose Najarro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $356,125 !* See 3 Double Down stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of December 9, 2024 Jose Najarro has positions in Nvidia. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, youd have $46,959 !*

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Long-term investment is the key to life-changing returns in the stock market, and few companies highlight this concept better than Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). If you bought $1,000 worth of the chipmaker's stock 10 years ago, you would have roughly $267,000 today -- a return of 26,600%.

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DECEMBER 28, 2024

ai was the world's first enterprise AI company when it was founded in 2009. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $362,841 !* See the 10 stocks If Wood proves to be right about AI software companies, here's why C3.ai Image source: Getty Images. The case for C3.ai

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $358,460 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 25, 2024 Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Target and Walmart.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $353,272 !* See 3 Double Down stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of January 13, 2025 Matt DiLallo has positions in ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, youd have $45,049 !*

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $363,671 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of December 2, 2024 Travis Hoium has positions in General Motors. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $45,954 !*

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JANUARY 13, 2025

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $352,417 !* See 3 Double Down stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of January 13, 2025 Jeremy Bowman has positions in Walt Disney. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, youd have $44,855 !*

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Investors should probably credit CEO John Fieldly for their massive returns in Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) stock. This approximate 1,760% gain far outpaces the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , which has earned a total return of just under 160% during that time. Will Healy has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

In the table below, I've broken down Nvidia's total return over the last five, 10, 15, and 20 years. Metric 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years Nvidia total stock return 2,130% 28,650% 32,990% 82,830% Data source: YCharts. However, returns of this magnitude are quite uncommon.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Lower interest rates are likely to lead to higher loan volumes for Upstart, which could mean a return to profitability quicker than many expect. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $341,656 !* The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Upstart.

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JANUARY 4, 2025

See the 10 stocks Price momentum and business acceleration Incredible returns like those Palantir experienced in 2024 often come from accelerating growth. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $374,613 !* Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

One of the most widely followed is Stanley Druckenmiller, who ran Duquesne Capital Management for nearly 30 years with an impeccable track record of generating an average annual return of 30%. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $378,269 !*

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Burry gained notoriety for being in this contrarian camp during the financial crisis from 2007 through 2009. A hefty cash position allows for acquisitions, ongoing innovation, and often a robust capital-return program. Whereas gains are capped at 100% for short-sellers (i.e., Lastly, Baidu has $18.3

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Matching the returns of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index can build serious wealth in the long run. This ETF mirrors the returns of the NASDAQ 100 market index, which is a fairly volatile stock list with a heavy weighting of names from the tech sector. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that approach.

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

But what's most important to investors is that dividend stocks have crushed non-payers in the return column over the last half-century. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $349,279 !* The challenge for investors is maximizing yield while minimizing risk.

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JANUARY 5, 2025

And certain Wall Street experts see huge returns on the horizon for Nvidia and Tesla shareholders: Equity analyst Beth Kindig believes Nvidia could be a $10 trillion company by 2030. If that happens, Nvidia stock will return 19% annually over the next six years. trillion by 2040, and $7 trillion by 2050.

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JANUARY 11, 2025

That's evident in its capital return program. During the third quarter, Chevron returned a record $7.7 billion), as the company used its strong balance sheet to return more money to shareholders. billion), as the company used its strong balance sheet to return more money to shareholders. billion in dividends.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

It was acquired by virtue of 2009's acquisition of biopharma outfit Organon, which figured out Keytruda's winning formula back in 2006, years before any approval and subsequent revenue. Prior to that it was blockbuster asthma treatment Singulair, which was part of Schering-Plough's portfolio when Merck bought it in 2009.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

That's a much higher return than what you can get if you tried just picking safe stocks; the S&P 500 's average yield is only 1.2%. While the fund's strategy allows investors to get some strong, consistent cash flow, it comes with a caveat: The total returns likely won't be impressive. JEPI Total Return Level data by YCharts.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $378,269 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 18, 2024 Eric Volkman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Unity Software.

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

If history is a guide, you definitely shouldn't expect three years in a row of 24%-plus returns. The stock market ran out of steam after two years of impressive returns in 1954 and 1955. On the other hand, the S&P 500 could decline or provide a mediocre return in the new year. However, this run was an outlier.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

At the time of this writing, the stock has returned 285% year to date, amid market optimism that this artificial intelligence (AI) innovator is still in the early stages of a global expansion opportunity. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $358,460 !*

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Just know that the stock's forward returns aren't going to resemble the monster gains of the past. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $341,656 !* If youre worried youve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before its too late.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

ConocoPhillips expects the deal to be immediately accretive to its earnings, free cash flow, and return of capital per share. That helps drive the company's view that it can return a lot more cash to shareholders in the future. That compelling return potential makes them look like great buys heading into 2025.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

In addition to generating dividend income, they have historically produced strong total returns. average annual total return over the last 50 years compared to a 4.3% return for nonpayers, according to data from Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research. Dividend stocks can be terrific investments. It has delivered a more than 11.5%

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $378,269 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 18, 2024 Eric Volkman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $363,386 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 18, 2024 HSBC Holdings is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Howard Smith has positions in QuantumScape.

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

You can pick ETFs that generate income while aligning with your risk and return objectives. That means investors aren't paying large costs that reduce returns. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $348,112 !* Dividend 100 Index.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

The retrieval craft would then transfer its treasures to a smaller rocket, which would carry them to orbit and rendezvous with yet another rocket for return to Earth, where yet another lander would return the samples to NASA and the European Space Agency for study. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Rocket Lab wasn't the only bidder.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $359,445 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of December 2, 2024 Danny Vena has positions in Palantir Technologies. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $45,374 !*

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