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MARCH 17, 2025

Applied Materials is a cash flow machine Semiconductor stocks have been long-term winners in the stock market, though investors have to be selective. Meanwhile, chip manufacturing can be quite capital-intensive, limiting the amount those companies can return to shareholders.

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

Taking itself off the stock market would eliminate the pressure Walgreens's management surely feels from shareholders, who have seen the value of their holdings wither. Despite the fairly minor price bump from the apparent buyout discussion news, the pharmacy chain operator's stock has largely been a big downer this year.

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APRIL 7, 2025

The stock market is going through a major correction. As of market close on Friday, April 4, the Nasdaq 100 Index is actually down 21.6% from all-time highs, which means it has officially entered a bear market. The S&P 500 index has not passed the 20% threshold for a bear market, but it is still off 17.5%

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MARCH 26, 2025

stocks The S&P 500 is commonly regarded as the best benchmark for the overall U.S stock market. equities by market value. But he said nothing to that effect in his most recent shareholder letter. stock market. Image source: Getty Images. So why did Buffett sell Berkshire's S&P 500 index funds?

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MARCH 20, 2025

As it is in the water, so it is in the stock market. As the index has fallen, so have many prominent tech stocks. And crucially, free cash flow can be used to increase shareholder value through stock buybacks , reducing debt , or paying dividends. They say a rising tide lifts all boats.

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APRIL 7, 2025

Warren Buffett' s ability to spot undervalued gems in the stock market helped create tremendous wealth for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. It can be difficult to invest when stocks are falling, but Buffett has made some of his most rewarding investments when Wall Street is nervous.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Even in a scenario where the company is forced to sell off a particular product or service, the understanding is that shareholders would retain the underlying value with its assets independently commanding a sales premium. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $346,349 !*

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MARCH 20, 2025

Shareholders haven't been immune to a deep reset in the company's expectations, with the stock losing 92% of its value from its all-time high. The big picture for investors Moderna faces a steep challenge in restoring investor trust in the stock market, and 2025 could prove to be a defining year for validating its business strategy.

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MARCH 10, 2024

stock market. stocks as measured by market capitalization. As shown above, the S&P 500 returned an average of 184% during past bull markets, and the index realized those returns over an average of 1,964 days, or roughly 64 months. Simply throwing money at stocks during a bull market is not a good strategy.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The benefits of dividend-paying value stocks are displayed when the stock market is selling off. Collecting dividends makes it easier to endure falling equity prices because it takes the pressure off selling a stock at a lower price. in dividends it returned to shareholders in 2024.

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MARCH 28, 2025

Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. For instance, Buffett has been a continuous shareholder in beverage giant Coca-Cola for 36 years and credit-services provider American Express for 33 years. Learn More Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. Image source: The Motley Fool.

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OCTOBER 5, 2024

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the most widely followed benchmark of the stock market in the U.S., Thanks to its broad base of component companies, it is considered to be the most reliable gauge of overall stock market performance. encompassing the 500 largest companies in the country. Image source: Getty Images.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Legendary investor Warren Buffett actually predicted this kind of scenario when the market crashed in 2008, and it's worthwhile to see what he said then and how it played out. The dance of the economy and the stock market The performance of the stock market often takes its cue from the state of the economy.

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MAY 8, 2024

Since we are so used to higher prices being a bad thing in our daily lives, it takes a lot of effort to rewire our brains and realize that the same dynamic isn't true in the stock market. In fact, a stock can be a better deal at a higher price. In the past, it came at the expense of existing shareholders.

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

The power of earnings growth There's no force more powerful in the stock market than earnings growth. It can create a snowball effect for accelerating shareholder value by compounding the pace of innovation, dividend raises, buybacks, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Image source: Getty Images. based company.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Treasury Bonds, this ETF provides a hedge against stock market downturns and monthly cash distributions adding up to a yearly yield of 4.3%. Let's imagine buying these four ETFs just before a deep market downturn, like at the end of 2007. Reflecting the investment results of nearly 50 long-dated U.S.

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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.

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MARCH 28, 2025

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) offers one of the simplest and most effective ways to invest in a broad range of stocks. The index fund closely tracks the S&P 500, and it charges a minuscule expense ratio to ensure its shareholders receive their fair share of the market returns.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Invest long enough and you'll experience the stock market's ups and downs. You can see below that Illinois Tool Works has seen the occasional bump; revenue declined during recessions in 2001, 2009, and 2020. I've seen numerous companies harm shareholders with massive debt-fueled acquisitions that put the balance sheet in peril.

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JULY 13, 2024

Income and rapid growth Brookfield Infrastructure has done a terrific job adding shareholder value over the years. The global infrastructure giant has increased its funds from operations ( FFO ) per share at a 15% compound annual rate since 2009 while lifting its dividend at a 9% compound annual rate.

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JUNE 22, 2024

The pharmaceutical giant has been able to raise its dividend payout every year since 2009, and this isn't the first time some of its largest revenue streams have suddenly dried up. Shareholders can look forward to more significant payout bumps. per share and $2.35 per share this year. over the past five years.

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

It's also important to note that Buffett believes in long-term investing and isn't one to buy and sell according to market cycles. Once you've reached your cash level goal, you can sit back and watch the market, knowing you have funds to deploy at any time. This way, if one industry suffers, your other investments may compensate.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Egged on by social media influencers on Reddit, X, and other channels, lots of small investors have been buying SoundHound AI stock at rapidly rising prices over the last month. The idea is to break the stock market system, forcing a large group of short-sellers to cover their pessimistic best and unleashing a furious share price surge.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Many energy companies choose to pass along a portion of profits to shareholders through dividends. Dividends provide a worthwhile incentive to hold energy stocks through industry cycles. All told, the ETF is a great way to put money to work in a value- and income-oriented stock market sector. Chevron Integrated major 13.1%

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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. That's why its stock is a hot buy in July.

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

Since falling to $75 a share, the stock has rallied in the last two years in a remarkable comeback for the company, which is now worth close to $100 billion in market capitalization. And yet, the stock is rarely talked about in investing circles, even after this run-up. This was the depths of the stock's decline.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

I'm not talking stock picking. I'm talking to people saying, the next recession is going to start in June or the stock market is going to go down 7% this year. The other is the idea that every stock market valuation is a number from today multiplied by a story about tomorrow. That's one way to think about it.

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JANUARY 13, 2024

It's been a public company since 2009 and has been profitable and free cash flow generative every year since its initial public offering ( IPO ). DocuSign Few companies felt the effects of the pandemic-induced stock market roller coaster more than DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU). To businesses, data is vital.

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JUNE 6, 2024

Shareholders will get nine additional shares for each share they own. The stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on Monday, June 10. economy was in a recession from March 2001 through November 2001, and from December 2007 through June 2009. What does the split mean for investors? Specifically, the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Even if its payout never grows again or the underlying stock never makes gains again, that's still better than the stock market's average annual gain. Indeed, Annaly Capital's dividend has actually been regularly reduced since 2010, thanks to the abnormally low interest rates that have been in place since 2009.

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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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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

The iconic American company famous for its Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Cadbury, and Twizzlers brands (along with about 95 more) has seen its stock drop around 23% since April. Best yet, management hopes to get its payout ratio back above 50% to reward shareholders. compared to a 7.7% The most recognizable brand in U.S.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But perhaps you're new to the stock market and are wondering what the future might hold with this dominant consumer electronics purveyor. If you invested $1,000 in this " Magnificent Seven " stock right now, could you one day become a millionaire? No one would complain about that kind of monster gain.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, youd have $358,640 !* I was listening back to my Mailbag last year at this time, and I said, and I quote, "And maybe just maybe in 2024, the stock market will do as well as it did this year." It is a momentous time.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said in his recent shareholder letter that AIP has "transformed our business." So, just like Palantir, there is a good chance that Arm could maintain its impressive stock market rally thanks to the healthy AI-fueled growth in its earnings. ARM EPS Estimates for Next Fiscal Year data by YCharts.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The stock market has been soaring over the last two years, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) surging by more than 65%, as of this writing, since it bottomed out in October 2022. But that doesn't necessarily mean that all stocks -- even those that have seen their prices surge lately -- are strong investments.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Shares of lidar maker Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ: LAZR) were trading sharply lower on Thursday, after the company executed a reverse stock split to avoid being delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market. 30, the company's shareholders approved a reverse stock split. As of 11 a.m. Image source: Luminar Technologies.

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