The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Warren Buffett is a masterful investor. He has an innate ability to allocate capital into investments that generate outsize returns for his shareholders. Over the last 30 years, his company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , has delivered an average annualized return of 13%, beating the S&P 500 's 11% average annualized total return.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Plans centre on combining both Japanese carmakers under holding company by 2026 as industry consolidates
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The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
"Drones" were in the headlines again this week -- and for millions of Americans up and down the East Coast, maybe also over -head. As far north as New York to as far south as Florida -- and as far west as an Air Force base in Ohio, too -- unidentified flying objects (UFOs) that appear to be a mix of formation-flying quadcopter and fixed-wing drones have been reported buzzing American skies.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Worlds biggest fund manager seeks to elbow its way into industry dominated by the likes of Apollo and Blackstone
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
In the retail sector, Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has been one of the biggest long-term winners. A favorite of Warren Buffett's late partner, Charlie Munger , Costco's killer business model, low-price ethos, and consistent growth even in a tough retail environment have made for another winning year in 2024. But with the stock up another 50.8% in 2024 and Costco's share price recently touching $1,000 per share, are shares still a buy?
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
DECEMBER 22, 2024
By Matt Pais, MDRT Senior Content Specialist Every month, the MDRT Podcast delivers insights from members about how they handle challenges and changes in their practice. In 2024, these were the most-listened episodes. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!
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Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 22, 2024
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The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Most investors would be happy with a track record like Warren Buffett's. The billionaire, at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway , has helped generate a compounded annual gain of nearly 20% over the past 58 years. That's compared with a compounded annual increase of about 10% for the S&P 500 over that time period. So, Buffett and his team's stock picks have led to market-beating performance over the long haul.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Julian Treger was sanctioned by mergers and acquisitions watchdog in landmark case this year
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Look at the world around you, and you'll quickly realize just how crucial technology is in our daily lives. Businesses that operate with tech at their core have become more important to the global economy. This is a trend that investors should follow, and they might want to put some money to work in this area. If your goal is to gain portfolio exposure to the technology sector, then look no further than these two " Magnificent Seven " stocks.
A Wealth of Common Sense
DECEMBER 22, 2024
In 20 years of managing money I have never witnessed more dismal sentiment for international stocks, value stocks and really valuations in general. Investors I come into contact with have all but given up on this stuff. I know you could have said the same thing the past 5-7 years or so but it feels like the dam truly broke this year. Investors are throwing in the towel.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
The stock market has been on an incredible run since the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) hit the bottom of the prior bear market in Oct. 2022. Since then, the index has increased about 70% as of this writing. Many stocks have seen even greater returns in that 26-month period. Most people think those returns are just the start of a strong bull market. In fact, 56.4% of consumers expect stock prices to increase over the next year, according to the most recent U.S.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Nvidia has dominated the AI narrative in the stock market, captivating investors and the media after soaring 2,190% over the past five years and becoming the most valuable company in the world for a brief period (it's currently No. 2). However, Nvidia is far from the only opportunity in the AI or semiconductor space. In fact, one chipmaker just reported 400%-plus year-over-year data center revenue growth and overall revenue growth of 84% to $8.7 billion in its latest earnings report (for the qua
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) is an emerging company in the electric vehicle (EV) space that has caught the attention of investors since its merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) three years ago. Its luxury EVs boast an impressive driving range, and the company is looking to take on industry giants like Tesla. While Lucid stands to gain from the growing long-term demand for electric vehicles, its journey to production hasn't been without hurdles.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Investors have been enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Quantum computing stocks may be next. Companies such as Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT) , IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) , and Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) are up big in the last few months. Investors are betting on these quantum computing companies as the technology hits the mainstream again, with recent breakthroughs from Alphabet 's research division.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) , the online brokerage that popularized commission-free trading, went public in July 2021 at $38 a share. Its stock hit an all-time high of $70.29 less than a week later, but it dropped below $7 by the following June. Robinhood's stock plummeted as rising interest rates curbed the market's appetite for the higher-risk stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies that have driven most of its growth during the pandemic.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Social Security's earliest claiming age remains one of its most popular, and it's easy to understand why. The earlier you claim, the more checks you receive. But claiming early also reduces the size of your monthly benefit by up to 30%. This doesn't mean it's always the wrong choice, but it's definitely something to weigh when deciding when to start claiming benefits.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Investing in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has historically been a great way for someone to grow their wealth. As a benchmark for the broad market, the index tracks 500 of the largest and most successful U.S. companies. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks While you cannot invest directly in the S&P 500, a number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) track the index at a low cost.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
The dividend yield on the average stock has fallen over the past year due to the surge in the stock market. For example, the S&P 500 's dividend yield has declined from 1.6% a year ago to around 1.2% these days, which is near its lowest level in over 20 years. However, some stocks still offer higher-yielding dividends. Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) , Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN) (NYSE: CWEN.A) , and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP) (NYSE: BEPC) stand out to a few Fool.com contribu
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
I have a long list of reasons to buy Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) stock. The media-streaming innovator's international market expansion is in a very early stage. The company is growing sales, users, and cash profits at a remarkable pace. Rumor has it that Roku could be a buyout target in 2025. And the stock is staying down despite these pending catalysts, making it an incredible value.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Quantum computing stocks have emerged as one of 2024's hottest investment themes, with the Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ: QTUM) soaring 49.4% year to date, nearly doubling the S&P 500 's robust 24.3% gain. While widespread commercial quantum computers might take years to develop, major technological breakthroughs have sparked an early rush into what many see as the next computing revolution.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
UiPath (NYSE: PATH) is at the crossroads of automation and artificial intelligence. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 18, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 20, 2024. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks Dont miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
One of the prominent stocks driven by artificial intelligence (AI) is Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR). From a low of around $6 per share at the height of the 2022 bear market, the SaaS stock 's AI tools have driven a more than 12-fold gain in the stock in two years. That may lead to questions of whether that can continue in 2025. Ultimately, one cannot predict what will happen to Palantir over the next year.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) has experienced significant activity since its September 2020 initial pubic offering (IPO). Between the company's rally in the bull market of 2021 and its lows amid a surprise leadership change earlier this year, investors generally have considered it an expensive stock. However, one key metric took a hit during its sell-off earlier in the year.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Snap (NYSE: SNAP) and Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) have seen their share prices drop from all-time highs. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 18, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 20, 2024. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks Should you invest $1,000 in Pinterest right now?
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
U.K.-based pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca (NASDAQ: AZN) is making news, but not in a good way. Its operations in China were recently rocked when Leon Wang, the company's president in the country -- as well as several other top executives -- were arrested following fraud-related investigations by the authorities. AstraZeneca expects a sales hit in China, one of its most important international markets.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
It can be difficult to define "cheap," particularly on Wall Street. However, in the context of this article, it means a stock with a price below $50. Let's look at two tech stocks that meet this criterion , and why investors might want to strongly consider one or both for their portfolios. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Are you shopping around for a new dividend payer? Perhaps you've heard some of the recent buzz suddenly surrounding a relatively small company called Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC). Whatever the reason you're reading this now, yes, Agree Realty is a smart choice for investors looking to meet one very specific criterion with their next stock pick. Where to invest $1,000 right now?
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
At the time of this writing, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has tumbled a painful 8.7% over the past week -- likely due to soaring Arabica coffee bean prices and a broader market sell-off. Starbucks is down year to date despite gains in the broader indexes, but the company could be turning the corner. Here are five reasons why Starbucks is a quality dividend stock worth buying in 2025.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Few companies in the world are as old and as successful as The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO). Its namesake drink was invented in 1886, and the logo for this beverage company is reportedly recognizable by an astounding 94% of the world's population today. Its scale is absolutely massive, and the market capitalization is an enormous $270 billion. Founded in 1923, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) isn't as old as Coca-Cola.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
No matter how much you like a given stock, you can usually find another you like even better. Eventually, though, you'll get to the one stock that stands above all the rest. In January, I identified stocks that I especially liked for 2024. One ranked at the top of the list as my highest-conviction stock. Luckily for me, that stock has trounced the market this year.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
The social media company is forecasted to grow free cash flow throughout the next several years. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 18, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 20, 2024. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks Dont miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks?
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Stocks nosedived this week after the Federal Reserve reset its interest rate expectations for 2025. The Federal Reserve is now forecasting only two quarter-point rate reductions next year, a more modest pace than the market had hoped. That put downward pressure on more rate-sensitive stocks, like real estate investment trusts (REITs) and others that pay a higher-yielding dividend.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 22, 2024
"The investor who permits himself to be stampeded or unduly worried by unjustified market declines in his holdings is perversely transforming his basic advantage into a basic disadvantage." -- Benjamin Graham. Whether the declines are "unjustified" or not is likely up for debate. But what's not debatable is that shares of connected-TV platform company Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) and energy drink maker Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) are down by large amounts.
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