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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

One thing that attracts many investors to telecom stocks are the great dividend yields offered by many companies in the industry. And many of the biggest companies in the industry are happy to return that cash to shareholders. But one of its biggest competitors has returned even more cash to shareholders.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Investors can learn a great deal by analyzing the historical performance of the S&P 500. For instance, the index returned 1,710% over the past three decades, compounding at 10.1% Read on to see the average S&P 500 return in every month of the year. Investors can learn a few lessons from the chart above.

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MAY 15, 2024

And over 30 months after production of Lucid's much-acclaimed Air sedan began, sales still aren't anywhere near the levels the company and its investors originally hoped to see. million was up almost 10% from the fourth quarter of 2023. While those price cuts weren't popular with investors, they seem to be helping.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

Many investors will look to history to learn what kind of returns they might expect in the future. And for all the volatility of stocks, they've proven remarkably consistent for long-term buy-and-hold investors. Here's the average stock market return for the last 15 years The last 15 years start at the beginning of 2009.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Index funds are an increasingly popular way for anyone from beginners to seasoned investors to put their money to work in the financial markets. Just like previous years, 2023 saw investors pile trillions of dollars into index funds and ETFs. Investors added $39.8 And that makes it a great choice for ETF investors.

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JUNE 26, 2023

If you bought shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) any time over the past year, you are likely very disappointed in your returns. Industry professionals predict that decreased demand for wireless chips will continue throughout 2023 and only begin to recover in 2024. Here's why. and Qualcomm wasn't one of them!

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AUGUST 1, 2023

Scheduled to report fiscal third-quarter results on Thursday, investors will be watching to see if Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) inches closer to a return to revenue growth. Returning to growth during such a tough macroeconomic environment would make a great case for the resilience of Apple's business. billion, or 0.2%

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JUNE 25, 2023

That would give them even more money to return to investors via higher dividends and share repurchases. Those higher cash returns could fuel monster total returns. The analyst wrote that the industry has "entered a new period of elevated capital returns" as free cash flow should surge. midstream sector.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Total return (stock price plus a small dividend currently yielding 1.5% the American steakhouse chain has returned to its longtime market-beating ways. But Roadhouse does quite well taking a "boring" approach, sidestepping any aspirations at restaurant world domination, instead focusing on slow-but-steady profitable returns.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 20, 2024

That's the goal for most investors. Meet the ultrahigh-yield dividend stock that helped one member of Congress generate a 122% return last year. Meet the ultrahigh-yield dividend stock that helped one member of Congress generate a 122% return last year. was the second-best stock trader in Congress in 2023. However, Rep.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 5, 2024

Stock market returns have been stronger in recent years, on average, than in the distant past. Investors may be wondering whether the strong returns of the past decade are here to stay, or whether returns may become more muted going forward. Since mid-2014, the S&P 500 has produced a total return of 233.6%.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The energy industry has delivered an underwhelming performance in 2023. Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) , Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN) (NYSE: CWEN.A) , and Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors as smart energy stocks to buy for 2024, given their high-powered total return potential.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) made a huge splash in 2023 and is likely to continue making waves in 2024. After all, industry forecasts estimate the global AI market will grow from roughly $208 billion in 2023 to nearly $300 billion in 2024 and will continue expanding to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030. and Nvidia wasn't one of them.

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AUGUST 10, 2024

In five years, it has accumulated incredible gains for investors. Not only has it appreciated in value over that time, but the stock has also grown its dividend at a fairly high rate, making it an attractive investment option for both growth and dividend investors. 29, 2023, Broadcom's sales came in at $35.8

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JANUARY 23, 2024

CEO Josh Silverman noted at the end of 2023 that the company faced a "challenging environment for spending" on the types of goods the company helps sell through its online marketplace. So, why should investors be intrigued by Etsy's potential this year? in the third quarter of 2023. billion in revenue last year. Let's find out.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

That translates to an average annual return of 10.2%, compounded. That's more than twice the return investors could earn if they held cash right now, even with interest rates at a 15-year high. But, historically, investors who purchased specific individual stocks have far outperformed the return of the S&P 500.

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OCTOBER 26, 2024

Many investors gravitate toward dividend stocks for a reliable source of passive income, no matter what the stock market is doing. This dynamic pretty much sums up the last few years for P&G, which has displayed impeccable pricing power even in the face of inflationary pressures, but hasn't been able to return to volume growth.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

through 2023. By comparison, the S&P 500 produced a total compound annual return of 10.2% Berkshire's best years of outperformance typically come when the rest of the market fails to meet its average returns. Here's how Berkshire got here, and what it means for investors. in that period. Image source: The Motley Fool.

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OCTOBER 12, 2024

Since the start of 2023, it rose by more than 800%. Most investors would be thrilled to own a stock that delivered returns like that, but not every company has the potential. However, the key figure investors should focus on is SoundHound's backlog, which totals $723 million. SOUN PS Ratio data by YCharts.

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MARCH 28, 2024

From the time Warren Buffett took over Berkshire Hathaway in 1965 through 2023, the company's market value has increased at a compound annual rate of 19.8%. However, I think there's another critical factor that has propelled his returns, and using it can supercharge your portfolio, as well. Almost anything can happen in the short term.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Nevertheless, some investment strategies are more consistent than others at generating positive returns. Companies that regularly share a percentage of their profits with investors tend to be profitable on a recurring basis and time-tested. In other words, just the type of businesses we'd expect to deliver superior long-term returns.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And for this reason, I'd like to highlight two companies that could deliver superior returns from here: Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) and Shift4 Payments (NYSE: FOUR). In fact, both have important integrations with Amazon that could help fuel long-term returns, as I'll explain. It's consequential to investors right now.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

At first glance, Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) may look like a stock investors want to accumulate rather than avoid. It has generally risen since early 2023, and a recent turn to profitability tends to bode well for a stock. In comparison, Datadog lost $28 million in the first half of 2023. Should investors avoid Datadog stock?

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JUNE 17, 2023

With the Nasdaq Composite already up 30% year to date, some analysts and investors are wondering if a new bull market is already underway (definitions on what constitutes a bull market and when it begins vary). Investors aren't enthusiastic about Revolve stock right now, and it's down 25% in 2023. last year to $0.19 this year.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 30, 2023

You can't recap 2023 in the stock market without talking about the "Magnificent Seven," Earth's most powerful technology companies: Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) , Nvidia , Apple , Amazon , Meta Platforms , Microsoft , and Alphabet. Investors will want to see an eventual pivot whereby the operating margin stops declining.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

However, despite its promising technology, it is not a risk-free investment, and investors should be cautious before investing in this company. Let's examine the pros and cons of IonQ's quantum computing technology and why the company may be too risky for most investors. Most investors would be better off avoiding the stock.

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JULY 5, 2023

Every investor wants to make money. At times, though, investors can achieve consensus. These three investments could make you the most money in the second half of 2023, according to top investors. These three investments could make you the most money in the second half of 2023, according to top investors.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The online game platform and game creation system recently reported that its net losses actually expanded between 2022 and 2023. Let's take a closer look at Roblox's 2023 losses and its prospects for market-beating shareholder returns from here. Management warned investors not to count on a quick end to this situation, either.

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JANUARY 6, 2024

This three-year strategy -- introduced in June 2023 -- is a comprehensive approach aimed at bolstering Carnival's financial health, as indicated by improvements in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA) and return on invested capital ( ROIC). billion from its peak in early 2023.

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JULY 22, 2024

Companies conducting forward-stock splits are aiming to make their shares more nominally affordable for retail investors and their employees. Comparatively, high-flying stocks that need to reduce their share price to make it more nominally affordable for investors and employees are typically out-executing their competition.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

The AI chip stock added a whopping $3 trillion in market cap since the beginning of 2023, shortly after ChatGPT was launched. A number of billionaire investors who had capitalized on the stock's initial gains sold the AI stock , arguing that there were better opportunities elsewhere. At the end of Q2 2023, he had 9.5

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews how Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) drove profits in 2023 and answers if he thinks Amazon stock is a buy for long-term investors in 2024. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec.

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MAY 2, 2024

Since the advent of the internet changed the long-term growth trajectory for corporate America, investors have been waiting for the next innovation that would alter the business landscape. These competitive advantages have pushed Nvidia's stock higher by 500% since the start of 2023. Image source: The Motley Fool.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024

The automotive industry is extremely capital intensive, a drawback that has long been discussed by investors and analysts alike. billion in 2023, according to the report from Oliver Whyman Forum. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

And 2023 returns are due on April 15 this year, which is the standard tax-filing deadline. But if you own a small business , the process of filing a tax return can get a lot more cumbersome. So if this is your first year filing a small business tax return , here are some key moves to make right now.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Showcasing the value seen in Nasdaq's up-and-coming unit, Adenza signed two central banks to deals in Q4, while Verafin added its first three Tier 1 banks as clients in 2023. Best yet for investors, its already-impressive FCF margin should only grow stronger as it integrates its acquisition. NDAQ Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

Due to the site's ability to increase the supply of vacation properties, attract new landlords and tenants through the popularity of its brand, and apply artificial intelligence (AI) to solve business-related issues, many investors thought it could achieve outsize gains. Let's take a closer look. Why has Airbnb stock underperformed?

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