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OCTOBER 14, 2024

It has been my experience when reviewing portfolios that diversification is typically expressed simply as a number of various stocks owned, or owning a handful of asset classes, usually stocks of various sizes and geographies, and bonds of varying maturities. While such a simple asset allocation may work for many investors, it is my view that too little thought is given to other diversification tools that may enhance a portfolio by addressing some vulnerabilities that can result when a portfoli

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Thanks to the advent of the internet, information is no longer at a premium for everyday investors. Between earnings season -- the six weeks every quarter where a majority of S&P 500 companies report their operating results -- and weekly economic reports, investors can become overwhelmed and allow important data to slip through the cracks. You might not realize it, but what can easily be described as the most important data dump of the third quarter occurred in mid-August.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Shares of Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) rocketed as much as 18% higher on Thursday, powered by an impressive earnings report. The stock cooled down to a still-impressive 16% gain by 3 p.m. ET. Twilio is leaving analyst targets in the dust The Street consensus had called for third-quarter earnings of roughly $0.86 per share on sales near $1.09 billion. Instead, Twilio's revenues rose 10% year over year to $1.13 billion.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEMKT: VPU) has returned 30% year to date, outstripping the 23% return in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). The utilities sector rarely outperforms the broader market, but this year has been an exception. Investors have piled into utility stocks on the premise that artificial intelligence will boost energy consumption.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

For decades, big tech has been hunting for the next game-changing technology that could transform people's lives and add trillions to the global economy. Many think generative artificial intelligence (AI) could be the one. And Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has benefited from a surge in demand for its AI-capable chips to power the new industry. But with its shares up 193% so far in 2024, is it too late for new investors to bet on the company?

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Electric vehicle (EV) companies like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) have experienced incredible growth over the past decade, but they have suffered from softening demand in major markets like the U.S. and Europe in 2024. Tough economic conditions headlined by high interest rates have pushed consumers to buy cheaper gas-powered cars. Plus, a recent study by Goldman Sachs suggests a lack of rapid charging infrastructure, and falling prices in the used market are becoming a concern as more EVs hit the road.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

With shares up 2,620% in the past five years and 184% just in 2024 (as of Oct. 25), Nvidia continues to be the talk of the town. The artificial intelligence (AI) hardware maker is benefiting from strong demand for its products and services, driving rapid growth. Nvidia deserves credit for how it dominates the market for AI infrastructure. It's also very hard to overstate just how unbelievable the share price performance has been.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

It's tough to know if you're really on track with your retirement savings until you crunch the numbers. You'll need to factor in things like retirement expenses and any income sources you'll have lined up. Of course, sitting down to think about all these things isn't always easy -- especially when you're juggling other financial priorities. But seeing how your retirement savings compare to others might give you the push you need.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

We throw the word "game-changing" out a little too often, but QuantumScape 's (NYSE: QS) next-generation solid-state battery technology could be just that. Imagine a battery for electric vehicles (EVs) that delivers better performance and range, discharge power, charging speed, and safety. That's what QuantumScape hopes to deliver to automakers, but there's one problem: Nobody has ever done it.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is in the middle of a significant turnaround effort. The business has been struggling to grow its sales in recent quarters, and that has created worry among investors. The situation has been concerning enough that the company has brought on a new CEO, Brian Niccol, who is looking to get Starbucks back on the right path. While the stock surged earlier this year on news that Niccol was joining the company and leaving Chipotle Mexican Grill to do so, a change in leadership

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

If you don't have many dividend-paying stocks in your portfolio, you might want to rethink your asset allocation because dividend payers can be surprisingly powerful long-term performers. For starters, a company generally needs to grow enough to have relatively reliable income, giving management the confidence with which to initiate -- and then maintain -- a dividend payment to shareholders.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Millions of older adults lean on Social Security heavily in retirement, and if you're married, that could provide an extra boost in the form of spousal benefits. You can collect up to 50% of your partner's full benefit amount in spousal benefits, and the average spouse of a retired worker collects just over $900 per month, according to 2024 data from the Social Security Administration.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Meme coins are designed to skyrocket in price within a very short period. That is the key to their ongoing appeal: If you pick the right meme coin, you theoretically have a chance of adding a few zeros to your bankroll. Add in the fact that most meme coins are based on a funny internet meme, and you can understand why they are so popular with crypto investors.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Jason Schreier is the author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment and a reporter at Bloomberg. In this podcast, Schreier joined Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: The magic that made Blizzard Entertainment. The state of the video game industry. Why Grand Theft Auto VI is taking so long to develop. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

There's arguably not a money manager on Wall Street who commands the attention of investors quite like Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) billionaire CEO, Warren Buffett. Although other billionaire money managers might outpace Buffett's annual return from time to time, the greater than 5,500,000% cumulative return the Oracle of Omaha has overseen in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) since taking over as CEO in the mid-1960s speaks for itself.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Investing in growing companies with near-term catalysts for growth can put you on track to earn excellent returns. If you have some extra cash after paying off expenses or debt, here are two exciting stocks you can buy today that could soar in 2025 and beyond. 1. Tesla Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) overcame the odds to take on the leading car manufacturers over the last decade.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Shares of popular restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) fell on Wednesday after the company reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024. While financial results were strong, analysts seemed skeptical about the business looking forward. As of 11:30 a.m. ET, Chipotle stock was down almost 7%. A good quarter but investors are worried In Q3, Chipotle's business was booming.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

If you're looking to turn a $10,000 investment into $1 million during the next 10 years, your chances are quite low. In fact, only two U.S. stocks in the Russell 1000 would have helped you achieve that trick: chipmaker Nvidia and energy drink maker Celsius Holdings. That said, it doesn't hurt to try to find the next big winners. Let's look at three technology stocks that have the potential for huge returns over the next decade.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

The resignation of Ernst & Young (EY) as Super Micro Computer 's (NASDAQ: SMCI) accounting firm sent its stock reeling. Not only did its stock plunge but now investors must also contend with one of the more promising tech growth stories getting derailed by alleged accounting irregularities. Considering this challenge, Supermicro has instead become a painful investing lesson.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

In just the past two years, the S&P 500 has amassed some incredible gains, rising by around 60% during that stretch. It's an incredible performance when you consider its long-run average is a return of approximately 10% per year. During this period, quite a few stocks have generated supersized returns, thanks to solid underlying businesses that created, or intend to create, immense value in the products and services they offer.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

One of the more important decisions anyone makes as they near retirement is deciding when to claim Social Security benefits. It's not a decision that should be glossed over, as it permanently affects your monthly benefits. This could matter a lot for people who plan to rely heavily on Social Security in retirement. I used to think claiming at 70 was the better route because of the increased monthly benefits.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an exciting stock. Since going public in 2021, sales have skyrocketed by more than 1,000%. And with several new mass-market vehicles set to hit the road over the next few years, there's a good chance that Rivian's best days are still ahead of it. How much have investors made from investing in this EV stock thus far? Prepare to be surprised.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

As if there weren't enough reasons to buy shares of the cardiometabolic drug juggernauts Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) , there's now one more big reason to expect these two stocks to keep climbing. While this new opportunity will take some time to cook before it's ready to delight shareholders, one of the two companies is making significant headway, so it won't be much longer in the grand scheme of things.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Image source: The Motley Fool. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Oct 29, 2024 , 5:00 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Greetings, and welcome to the AMD third-quarter 2024 conference call. [Operator instructions]. And as a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) exploded following the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. Nvidia has been one of the biggest winners in terms of revenue growth and share price appreciation. But while Wall Street still expects the stock to move higher over the next year, analysts forecast more upside in Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Vistra (NYSE: VST).

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) , a developer of electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on Aug. 10, 2021. The combined company's stock started trading at $10.62, ended its first day at $13.40, but now trades at about $5. Like many other SPAC-backed start-ups, Joby disappointed its early investors by missing its own pre-merger estimates by a mile.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Investors have flocked to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks this year, and as a result these technology players have led gains in the S&P 500 , helping the index climb more than 21%. Why such an interest in AI? Because it has the potential to transform many industries, making companies more efficient and profitable -- and even resulting in major discoveries like life-saving new medicines or high-performance autonomous vehicles.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Some people love nothing more than roaming the aisles at Walmart. And it's easy to see why. Walmart is known for its ultra-low prices and wide selection, so shopping there might result in a huge amount of savings. And there's something about the convenience of being able to buy grapes, laundry detergent, toys, and underwear all under the same roof.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Professional fund managers are extremely smart, highly educated, hard-working, and ultra-competitive. If you can perform in the top 2% of all professional fund managers on Wall Street, you're sure to find yourself with a very handsome payday at some point. Not to mention, you'll have proven to have the investment chops to take on more assets, earning more money in the future.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Since its founding in 2011, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) has rapidly burst onto the scene to become a budding financial services provider. The tech-enabled banking platform continues to grow at a healthy pace, and it's turning the corner financially. But shares remain well off their record high. Can this fintech stock become a millionaire maker?

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Financial success isn't just about knowing which stocks to buy or how much to put in your IRA ; it's also about understanding what traps to avoid. Financially savvy folks tend to sidestep many common pitfalls that can derail their financial goals -- and no, I'm not talking about skipping the daily latte or forgoing the avocado toast.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Image source: Getty Images It wasn't all that long ago that home buyers had access to some of the best mortgage rates in recent history, as rates fell to 3% and even lower during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, mortgage rates have spiked since then and are currently at about 6.50% for a 30-year mortgage. This has left many potential home buyers wishing they'd taken advantage of low rates when they had the chance and hoping they might soon return.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

When it comes to signing up for Medicare, you get a choice. You can stick with original Medicare, which gives you hospital care under Part A, outpatient care under Part B, and prescription drug coverage under Part D. Or, you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. There can be benefits to choosing Medicare Advantage over original Medicare, like limits on your out-of-pocket spending.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) provide a simple way to invest broadly in a key theme -- in this case, stocks with a high dividend yield -- to generate passive income. ETFs can also be great tools for finding top stock ideas for those seeking to build their own diversified portfolio. With both approaches in mind, here's a closer look at the Vanguard High Dividend ETF and two top energy dividend stocks from that fund, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and Exxon

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