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AUGUST 12, 2024
I’m deep in my book writing work discussing federal debt when I see a tweet that simply epitomizes the entire genre. Full disclosure: My priors on federal debt are that I don’t know where the line of too much should be drawn, but I do know that none of the terrible things we were warned about over the past 50 years due to excess debt have come to pass.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Since being launched in March 2020, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) has generated a monster return for investors, rising more than 16,000%. That performance is certainly impressive, even though the cryptocurrency is trading 44% below its all-time high today. However, the gains can draw attention away from the fact that this blockchain network is working on an innovative new feature that looks promising.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
When it comes to streaming video, there's Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) -- and then there's everybody else. The company is the undisputed pioneer in internet-delivered television, and it remains the one to beat in many respects. While the streaming wars have largely faded from sight in recent years, Netflix continues to be the dominant player in the space.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Dividend stocks have long been popular among investors for the steady streams of passive income they provide. But not all dividend-paying companies are created equal when it comes to long-term investment potential. The savvy investor knows to look beyond the temptation of a high current yield and focus on the characteristics that signal that a company will be able to provide sustainable returns over time.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Warren Buffett is considered by many as one of the greatest investors of all time. The longevity of his success is remarkable, starting as a public investor in the 1950s after establishing his own investment partnership. As Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , Buffett is in charge of managing the bulk of the conglomerate's equity portfolio.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Over a decade ago, one intriguing catalyst for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) investors was its potential growth in China. It was deemed a rapidly growing market that was intended to become a second pillar of financial results, standing next to North America. My, how things change. Fast-forward to today, and Ford, as well as crosstown rival General Motors (NYSE: GM) , have a big problem in China.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Social Security has been around for decades. But that doesn't mean everything about it stays the same from year to year. Beginning January 1, Social Security is expected to undergo some big changes -- ones you should start preparing for sooner rather than later. Here's what to expect in about four months -- and how to gear up. Image source: Getty Images.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Want to instantly add huge upside potential to your portfolio? Check out fintech stocks. These companies are like banks but with the rapid growth rates of tech start-ups. Right now, two fintech stocks, in particular, look very attractive. Follow Buffett into this quality company trading at a discount It pays to look at Warren Buffett's portfolio. For more than a decade, he's held onto one of the most successful fintech stocks in recent memory: Visa (NYSE: V).
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Each year, many retirees are excited to find out how big a Social Security raise they're getting. This "raise" comes in the form of a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that usually increases benefits. Because of the COLA, seniors get a slightly bigger check starting in January of most years, compared with the amount they received before. While it may seem like it makes good sense for seniors to get excited about receiving more money, it's actually really important that retirees come to terms with
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Commercial real estate is vital to everyday life. Most of us spend some time each week going to the grocery store, dining in a restaurant, or filling our cars with gas. Those routine activities require physical buildings to provide us with those goods and services. And these buildings are a potential goldmine of passive income hiding in plain sight.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Attention, Costco shoppers : If you and your pals love Costco but balk at the annual fee, sharing a membership card may seem like a sneaky work-around. But a big change is coming to Costco warehouses that's aimed at clamping down on membership sharing. How Costco is reining in membership sharing Costco can offer all those great deals – like those $4.99 rotisserie chickens and the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo -- because it charges a membership fee.
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AUGUST 30, 2024
Each quarter, the S&P 500 index rebalances. This means new companies are added to the index, replacing existing members that are no longer eligible. One company that has been eligible for S&P 500 inclusion for quite some time but is yet to be added to the index is Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR). With the next rebalance scheduled for Sept. 20, is now the time to load up on Palantir stock?
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AUGUST 30, 2024
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has satellites sitting at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ready for the launch pad. It is about to take a giant leap, hopefully sometime in September, that will change it from a company trying to prove it can operate a business to one that has the capability of actually doing so. The next year will be a vital turning point in many ways, but investors need to understand that not much will change for AST in the short term regarding financial performance.
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AUGUST 30, 2024
It's been around two years since the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT started the generative artificial intelligence (AI) hype cycle. Since then, industry leaders like Nvidia and Super Micro Computer have added billions to their market caps by providing enabling hardware. However, consumer-facing AI software seems yet to reach its full potential. Let's explore why SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) could be an excellent way for investors to bet on this side of the opportunity.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Increasing the size of your Social Security can help set you up for a better retirement. Many people worry about running out of money later in life, but Social Security is guaranteed to last as long as you do. A bigger benefit means you'll have less of a chance of struggling in the later part of your retirement, even if your investment account balance isn't as big as it used to be.
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AUGUST 30, 2024
Over the last couple of years, investors have been able to generate incredible profits from high growth opportunities such as artificial intelligence (AI) or the weight loss medications taking over the pharmaceutical sector. However, investing in growth stocks is a doubled-edged sword because they can fall precipitously during volatile economic periods.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Despite America being one of the world's best economies, the typical person living in the United States falls woefully short of saving for a comfortable retirement. According to studies, the median retirement savings across all U.S. families is $87,000. So, if you're at or around $100,000 today, I have two crucial nuggets of good news for you. First, you're doing better than you might give yourself credit for, so give yourself some love.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Artificial technology (AI) is here to stay. Large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT are already disrupting many industries with AI-generated text, images, and even videos. The next generation of LLMs will be even more powerful, and I probably haven't even imagined the incoming wave of killer apps yet. But nobody knows who will make the next big AI move.
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AUGUST 30, 2024
Buying and holding solid companies for a long, long time is a tried-and-tested method of making money in the stock market, as this strategy allows investors to not only capitalize on secular growth trends but also benefit from the power of compounding. For instance, an investment of $10,000 made in shares of Nvidia 10 years ago is now worth more than $2.7 million.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
The S&P 500 index is near the highest levels in its history, pushing the index's dividend yield down to a paltry 1.2% or so. By contrast, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) has a roughly 3.4% yield, making it a relatively attractive income option. But the really interesting part about this exchange-traded fund (ETF) is how it gets that yield.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
It can be comforting to hold stocks of strong companies that regularly pay passive income to shareholders. By selecting the right dividend stocks , an investor can easily put together a portfolio that yields around 3% every year in dividend income. If the companies you select grow their earnings, they'll also boost the dividend payment and the yield on your original investment.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe make the case for Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) , TotalEnergies (NYSE: TTE) , and Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) as better oil stocks to buy right now than Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY). *Stock prices used were from the morning of Aug. 29, 2024. The video was published on Aug. 30, 2024.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
In July, America's leading retirement program, Social Security, sent out an average payment of $1,919.40 to more than 51 million retired-worker beneficiaries. Despite this payout being modest, it forms the financial foundation for most aging Americans. For the last 23 years, national pollster Gallup has surveyed retirees in order to gauge how reliant they are on their monthly Social Security benefit.
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AUGUST 29, 2024
The stock market is having a good year despite headwinds from sticky inflation and high interest rates. The benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has climbed 18%, notching more than three dozen record highs in the process. One reason for that momentum is excitement about artificial intelligence (AI). Chipmaker Nvidia accounts for nearly one-fifth of the gains in the S&P 500, and the Magnificent Seven are collectively responsible for nearly 60% of the gains.
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AUGUST 29, 2024
Even though Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is struggling to stay above the $60,000 mark, there are plenty of investors who think that the price of Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by the end of the year. That's when the price of Bitcoin could really explode in value, eventually soaring as high as $10 million per coin. Personal finance guru Robert Kiyosaki, who is best known for his book Rich Dad Poor Dad , is one of those investors who thinks that the price of Bitcoin could skyrocket by 16,000%.
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AUGUST 29, 2024
Believe it or not, semiconductor chips are used for applications well beyond powering smart devices and electronics. For this reason, it's not entirely surprising that semiconductor stocks have been particularly big winners as the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution pushes forward. Among leading chip companies, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stands out as the 800-pound gorilla right now.
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AUGUST 29, 2024
Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , is known for its ability to find value in the markets. That's why when it makes a move to buy a stock, many investors often follow suit, feeling confident that Buffett or Berkshire's other managers saw some considerable value there. On the flip side, investors may grow concerned when they don't see a lot of buying activity, and Berkshire's cash balance has been growing instead.
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AUGUST 29, 2024
Image source: Getty Images I spent the last few years of my life (and my late 30s) whipping my personal finances into shape. I paid off a solid chunk of debt, saved an even bigger chunk of money, and became a homeowner a few months ago. Now I've officially opened my first-ever retirement account. I spent more than a decade in a low-paying nonprofit career, and most of my jobs in that field didn't offer access to an employer-sponsored retirement account -- let alone matched contributions.
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AUGUST 29, 2024
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) were heading lower Thursday after the AI chip leader posted better-than-expected results in its fiscal 2025 second-quarter report after the close Wednesday, but the company's beat was not as wide as investors had become used to and management's guidance was on the lighter side. Nvidia also reported a sequential decline in gross margin, indicating that it may have reached the limits of its margin expansion.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Most retirees will depend on Social Security to some extent throughout their senior years. In fact, a whopping 88% of current retirees say their benefits are either a "major" or "minor" source of income, according to a 2024 poll from Gallup. The more you'll be relying on your benefits to make ends meet, the more important it is to maximize those monthly checks.
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AUGUST 29, 2024
While International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) now derives most of its revenue from software and consulting, the decades-old mainframe business is still an important part of the century-old tech giant. Industries like banking and insurance still depend on the hulking systems, known for their extreme reliability. IBM tends to launch a new generation of mainframe system every two or three years, and the next launch should be right around the corner.
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AUGUST 31, 2024
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) stock has stitched together impressive gains of 43% so far in 2024, easily outpacing the 22% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index this year, and that's not surprising as the semiconductor giant has been delivering solid quarterly results of late, thanks to the growing demand for its custom chips. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a central role in giving Broadcom's business a boost.
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AUGUST 28, 2024
Expectations were high heading into Nvidia 's (NASDAQ: NVDA) fiscal 2025 second-quarter financial report. The company has become the de facto standard bearer for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Its graphics processing units (GPUS) provide the computational horsepower necessary to create the large language models (LLMs) that make generative AI possible.
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AUGUST 28, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Aug 28, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good afternoon. My name is Abby, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to NVIDIA's second-quarter earnings call.
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