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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I love it when the stock market as a whole reaches the wrong conclusions about a perfectly healthy business. Management's favorite profit metric is adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), which backs out many non-cash expenses to focus on the cash-based business profits.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 20, 2024

But to really appreciate why you'll be glad you bought this stock in a few years, you need to take a deeper dive into its business and how it returns value to investors over time. Which is where the next interesting fact about Enbridge arises. That will be enough to provide solid returns to investors, as noted above.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Turning $1,000 into $5,000 in seven years is no small feat on the stock market. That would be a total return of 400%, or an annualized rate of 26%. Compare that to the historical average annual return of 9% for the S&P 500 , or 82.8% For a stock to 5x over seven years isn't impossible. for the seven years.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

For some, $1,000 might not seem like enough money to invest to get a great return in the stock market. Buying stocks like Amazon , Home Depot , Microsoft , and Berkshire Hathaway at the right time has all delivered such returns to early investors.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 17, 2023

The buzz around Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) may have worn off since the pandemic passed, but the disruptive app-based brokerage still wields a lot of influence on the stock market. That should set it up well to be a long-term winner on the stock market. Click here to get access to the full list!

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AUGUST 15, 2024

MercadoLibre has been a top stock since its IPO in 2009, jumping roughly 2,000% since then. And unlike nearly every other e-commerce stock, the company showed no signs of slowing down in the post-pandemic period as consumers returned to their pre-pandemic offline shopping habits. The stock is up 14% in August.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 14, 2023

Enbridge's dividend helps it maintain equilibrium The historical return of the stock market normally hovers around 10% or so, on average. dividend yield from Enbridge in context of the average stock market return. Basically, the dividend gets you awfully close to the market's return.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

In the second quarter, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 2.6%, while free cash flow of $4.6 This means that even in a scenario where economic conditions deteriorate, AT&T should continue to generate high-quality cash flows with stability to earnings.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

While that would make investors very happy, there are reasons to be cautious about the stock market rallying right now. In the previous bull market, high share prices came with astronomical valuations. It seemed easy to make money in the stock market, until it tanked. million to $19.5 million. .*

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The Motley Fool

MAY 11, 2024

Smart moves and long-term tailwinds The stock market isn't showing much faith in Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) , and to be fair, it's easy to see why. With interest rates staying higher for much longer than expected, the real estate market remains slow, and Redfin is still losing money.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That longevity and sentimental value make the stock popular among investors. But does Ford's impressive history translate to life-changing investment returns? Still, the stock has fared poorly against the broader stock market. F Total Return Price data by YCharts. Ford earned a non-GAAP profit of $2.01

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 23, 2023

But there's no telling what the market will do in 2024 -- or any short time period for that matter. Dividend stocks help smooth out the uncertainty that comes with investing in the stock market by providing stable, usually quarterly streams of dividend income no matter what the market is doing.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 10, 2023

stock market -- a remarkable turnaround from the disastrous performance in 2022. With inflation cooling down at a faster-than-expected pace, many analysts expect the Federal Reserve to stop the interest rate hikes. This dynamic bodes well for the stock market and can trigger a solid bull rally in the coming months.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In some ways, the idea of buying different stocks according to the generation you belong to might seem silly. After all, a winner on the stock market is a winner, but there are some key differences between the way generations invest. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It was delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market that year and became an over-the-counter stock. When it finally returned to grocery stores, it shrewdly placed its drinks in the health and beauty aisles instead of the beverage section. That turnaround led to Celsius' return to the Nasdaq in 2017.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 23, 2024

It's no secret by now that artificial intelligence (AI) has the full attention of the stock market. All three major indexes have touched all-time highs recently, confirming a new bull market is underway, and artificial intelligence is a big reason why. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While Warren Buffett hasn't seen a whole lot to like in the stock market recently, there's one stock he seemingly can't get enough of. Shares currently trade for an enterprise value/earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EV/ EBITDA ) multiple of just 5x.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 2, 2024

Time flies on the stock market. It now seems so long ago that people rushed to invest in cannabis stocks following positive regulatory developments, especially in Canada. Even perceived market leaders like Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) have failed to deliver anything resembling positive returns. Even if the U.S.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, and derivatives to choose from, the stock market gives everyday investors an endless array of options. Buying shares of businesses that produce profits and commit to returning those profits to their shareholders is an investing strategy with a terrific track record.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 23, 2024

The stock market has been in rare form since early last year. All the major market indexes have entered bull market territory, rising over 20% from their respective lows and reaching new all-time highs. However, not all stocks have participated equally. Take Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) , for example.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 21, 2024

However, Roku is in a great position to capitalize on the growth of connected TV, given its large and growing installed base, and the stock is trading at a discount now after crashing through 2022 as digital advertising growth slowed down and it posted wide losses after overinvesting in the business earlier.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 8, 2024

The stock market had a strong first half of the year. However, while the first half was strong for the broader market, it wasn't quite so good for dividend stocks. The Dow Jones US Dividend 100 Index (which tracks the 100 top dividend stocks ) only rose about 2%. dividend yield is changing in 2024.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 1, 2024

times its net debt (total debt minus cash) versus its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ). Buffett's record of identifying value in the stock market speaks for itself, so the $3 billion share repurchase program should raise eyebrows. Is it perfect yet? calls on Coca-Cola.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Second, lower interest rates mean fixed-income assets, like bonds, lose some of their appeal compared to stocks, so many investors switch over to and bid up equities. The relationship between interest rates and the stock market is complex and not set in stone, but equities could benefit from the U.S.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Putting money into the stock market can seem complicated at first, but a good strategy is to follow broad secular shifts happening across the economy. This shows that consumers are clearly still interested in what Roku has to offer. They just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 20, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the buzzword of the year in the stock market, and one stock has emerged as the focal point of the AI stock rally. Demand for the company's AI chips have soared this year, propelling the stock to triple in value year to date. and Broadcom wasn't one of them!

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 7, 2024

Strong quarterly results from top AI names such as Nvidia lifted not only tech stocks but also the market as a whole, with both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 indexes hitting new highs. The positive stock market sentiment seems to have rubbed off on internet browser provider Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) as well.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 21, 2024

While the stock market is broadly enjoying strong bullish momentum right now, not every industry has been an equal participant in the rally. In particular, financial technology (fintech) stocks have been underperforming -- and many continue to trade down precipitously from highs reached within the past few years.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 24, 2024

The stock market has set several new all-time highs this year. Because of that, most stocks are up sharply, which is leaving fewer bargains. However, there are a few stocks that still look like great deals. That catalyst adds to Clearway's compelling long-term total return potential.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In the stock market's latest head-scratching move, shares of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast Auto (NASDAQ: VFS) have soared after their initial public offering (IPO). In fact, the stock nearly quadrupled last week and has traded as high as $93 per share. and VinFast Auto Ltd. wasn't one of them!

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 20, 2023

In addition, some already tax-advantaged accounts (IRAs) don't allow investors to hold partnership units, and many stock market indexes don't allow partnerships. The company and its partners recently agreed to acquire Triton International in a cash-and-stock deal, valuing Triton's equity at $4.7 billion to $13.5

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The Motley Fool

JULY 26, 2023

market share rose 0.7 Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes are now expected between $12 billion and $14 billion, a $1 billion bump over the company's previous guidance range; adjusted automotive free cash flow should come in between $7 billion and $9 billion, up $1.5 billion; average U.S. percentage points.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The stock market is coming off of four positive weeks, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the dividend-paying stocks on this list. These stocks have been having a lousy time lately, but their underlying businesses keep putting up consistently positive results. Both are down near 52-week lows. at recent prices.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Expect the company to continue delivering solid clinical and regulatory progress, robust financial results, and competitive stock market performances. Adyen's top line didn't grow as fast as the market would have liked, but it is still a decent performance for the company. Exelixis has proven to be a highly innovative company.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

There are a couple of different ways to approach investing in the stock market when it's near an all-time high. Some investors may choose to ride the momentum higher or simply put their money to work in market-leading growth stocks. Deere's capital return program uses both dividends and buybacks to reward shareholders.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 25, 2023

For newer investors or those who have limited money to invest, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to deploy capital into the stock market. When that option is not available, the price of a stock does matter. The market reacted harshly to this news, and the stock fell 25% the following day.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Despite the stock market's relatively strong performance so far in 2023, there are some well-known companies still trading for a steep discount to their previous highs. Here are three in particular with massive market opportunities to pursue, and strong leadership that can take them to the next level.

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