A Wealth of Common Sense
DECEMBER 5, 2023
These were some of the prevailing narratives from the post-GFC world: We only had a bull market in the 2010s because of the Fed juicing the economy. The only reason tech stocks did well is because of low interest rates. The only reason stocks kept recovering from every correction so quickly is because of the Fed put. These narratives all have a kernel of truth to them.
Private Equity Info
DECEMBER 6, 2023
For years, the private equity industry has been moving down market, as firms invest in smaller deals in the middle market and lower middle market. However, our most recent review of the data suggests that trend is reversing.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
When artificial intelligence (AI) is mentioned Microsoft, Nvidia , and Alphabet are often the first stocks that come to mind. And for good reason. They're all excellent companies, and each one, in its own way, is responsible for exciting AI innovations. There is, however, another stock worth mentioning. Indeed, in some respects, this company's future is riding on its ability to develop a specific form of AI.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
Navigating finances in retirement isn't always the easiest or most straightforward process. You have to consider retirement accounts and their withdrawal processes, investment income, and the role Social Security will play. By itself, Social Security can already be complex, and there are some details that retirees can somewhat gloss over. However, one of those details should not be how taxes on Social Security works.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
Investing is more about where a stock is going than where it's come from. Moreover, if you could see a snapshot of what it would look like a year ahead and take a stab at guessing what kind of valuation it might trade on, you could put together an estimate of the type of return you could get from investing in a stock like UPS (NYSE: UPS). In that line of thought, here's a look at what UPS could look like in a year.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
Ambitious biotech Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ: SAVA) had a fine Friday on the stock market, with its shares closing more than 17% higher. That stock-price pop trounced the performance of the S&P 500 index, which only bumped 0.4% higher. Investors were cheered by a crucial set of appointments announced by the company after market hours Thursday. Cassava named three new board members Cassava, which concentrates its efforts on treatments for Alzheimer's disease, said that it had appointed three ne
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
Over the past decade, the FAANG stocks have represented the pinnacle of tech investing. However, after a terrible 2022, where many of them lost significant value, some wondered if their run was over. 2023 was a sharp reversal of that trend, and many FAANG stocks regained their status as great investments. The group is made up of these stocks: Facebook (now known as Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) ) Amazon Apple Netflix Google (now known as Alphabet ) None of these five had a better 2023 than Meta,
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Although the new year has yet to arrive, the IRS has been busy making decisions about 2024 taxes. Each year, we're met with tax changes, and 2024 is no different. Here's what we know so far about the most recent changes. 1. Tax brackets are changing The IRS has announced that there will be a 5.4% bump in income thresholds to reach each new tax bracket.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer. It can be tempting to put off planning your final wishes as you move through your working life and beyond, especially if your assets are fairly simple. For instance, if you can cover everything by simply naming beneficiaries for your retirement accounts and ensure your spouse is co-owner on the deed to your home and your other investment and bank accou
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
It was a volatile one, but 2023 turned out to be a great year for growth stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index gained over 35% through early December, or nearly double the 19% rally that the S&P 500 saw in that time. Some of the biggest winners were Nvidia and Meta Platforms , up 211% and 165%, respectively. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock had a respectable showing, rising over 70% for the year.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
All eyes have been on artificial intelligence (AI) this year, and for good reason. The market hit a value of $137 billion in 2022 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 37% through 2030 (per Grand View Research). The sector is expanding quickly, leading numerous tech companies to restructure their business models with a priority on AI.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
This has been a rewarding year for Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) investors, with shares of the semiconductor company jumping 60%. This year of growth also marked an end to multiple years of underperformance triggered by market share losses to Advanced Micro Devices , challenges in crucial markets such as personal computers (PCs) and data centers, and its inability to exploit new opportunities like gaming graphics cards.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
One of the more striking trends in recent years has been the resurgence of stock splits. The introduction of no-cost and low-cost trading in recent years has eliminated the need to buy stocks in round lots of 100 shares. Yet as the current stock market rally has illustrated, share prices can quickly rise to hundreds or thousands of dollars, discouraging smaller retail investors from buying the stock.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
You usually have to spend more to make more. For example, if you're investing in a rental property, a unit that can generate $2,000 in monthly rent will be more expensive than one that only generates $1,000. This principle applies to dividend stocks, as well. However, there are exceptions to the rule. These ultra-high-yield dividend stocks are bargain buys right now. 1.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
These days, it seems like biotech buyout offers are falling from the sky. During the week ended Dec. 6, AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced not one but two big acquisitions. The pharma giant's latest big buyout offer is for Cerevel Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CERE) , a clinical-stage company developing treatments for schizophrenia and other neurological conditions.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Travel is a major "fun" purchase I prioritize when I budget how to spend my money. As a frequent traveler, I know how expensive travel costs can quickly add up if you're not careful. But one hack has helped me reduce my spending: Being an adventurous traveler helps me keep more money in my bank account as I explore more of the world.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
Are you looking for some quality dividend stocks to buy right now? When it comes to investing, it's often a good idea to check out those that haven't been doing too well lately and are trading near their lows. If the businesses are in good shape, that can make for great buying opportunities because when stock prices are down, that means yields are up.
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
Image source: Getty Images The most popular time to list and buy a home during the year generally tends to be spring. In fact, many homeowners like to list their properties during the warmer weather months because that's when it's easiest to show off their homes' curb appeal. Similarly, as a buyer, you might prefer to do your house hunting in the spring.
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
In today's video, I discuss recent artificial intelligence (AI) updates impacting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Dec. 6, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 6, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
Once you turn 65, you're generally entitled to healthcare coverage under Medicare. But from there, you have a choice. You could stick with original Medicare , which consists of Part A (hospital care), Part B (outpatient care), and a Part D prescription drug plan. Or you could sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurers.
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
Touted as the Dogecoin killer and riding the waves of the meme coin frenzy, Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) is up an astounding 600,000% since its inception in 2020. Yet, over the last year, things have been less than ideal. While the rest of the cryptocurrency market has rebounded from a brutal crypto winter, Shiba Inu finds itself down around 4% year to date (YTD).
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
Image source: The Motley Fool. Dollar General (NYSE: DG) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Dec 07, 2023 , 10:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning. My name is Robert, and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I'd like to welcome everyone to the Dollar General's third-quarter 2023 earnings conference call.
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has clearly been one of the standout performers on the stock market with terrific gains of 211%. Investors may be wondering if they should be buying this high-flying chipmaker right now in anticipation of more gains, especially considering its dominance in the lucrative market for artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
It's that time of year again. Seasoned investors evaluate how their stocks are doing, and new investors consider finally diving in. It's not so simple this year. (Is it ever?) The S&P 500 is rallying, up 20% as we get close to 2024, and the end of the bear market is in sight. On the one hand, you want to catch great stocks on their way up. On the other hand, you want to stay away from stocks that could already be overvalued as prices rise.
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
Stocks have been rallying in recent weeks on the hopes that U.S. inflation will continue to come down and that interest rate cuts may be around the corner. That, however, is by no means a certainty. But a lower rate of inflation would eventually lead to lower interest rates, which, in turn, would make growth stocks more attractive buys. One portfolio manager who is optimistic about inflation coming down next year is Cathie Wood, whose Ark Innovation ETF (exchange-traded fund) is often viewed as
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
On Wall Street, there's nothing more exclusive than the trillion-dollar club. These are U.S. stocks that have achieved and maintained market capitalizations of $1 trillion or more. Currently, there are just five of these stocks: Apple: The ubiquitous seller of smartphones and other consumer tech devices Microsoft: The enterprise software kingpin Alphabet: The owner of Google and YouTube Amazon: The leader in e-commerce and cloud infrastructure Nvidia: The leader in graphics processing units and
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
The S&P stock market index dates back to 1926 when it was composed of just 90 companies. It became the S&P 500 in 1957 when it expanded to include 500 companies, and since then, it has delivered a positive annual return 87% of the time. While losing years are rare, consecutive losing years are even rarer. The S&P 500 has only delivered back-to-back losses on two occasions: during the crippling oil shortage in 1973 and 1974 and during the dot-com tech bust from 2000 to 2002.
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DECEMBER 7, 2023
Investing in the stock market is an excellent way to build long-term wealth. However, there's a misconception that investing in the next big thing is the only way to generate that wealth. Buy veteran investors know you can also dig a little deeper and find quality companies with smart business plans in places you may not expect to find them. For instance, there is an insurance stock many may not know of that has returned 392% since it went public in 2018.
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DECEMBER 8, 2023
Saving for the future isn't easy, but investing in the stock market can make your goals much more achievable. However, it's crucial to invest in the right places. There are countless options when it comes to building wealth in the stock market, but if you're looking for a low-maintenance investment that can help you make a lot of money with little effort, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) can be a good choice.
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DECEMBER 6, 2023
Image source: Getty Images When my brother got tickets to be in the audience of The Price Is Right , he figured it would simply be an entertaining way to spend a day off. He didn't imagine his name would actually be called during the show's opening round. But lo and behold, my brother was one of the first four contestants asked to come on down and participate in the iconic show that has you guessing at prices of various consumer goods.
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DECEMBER 6, 2023
Fresh on the scene, recently overlooked and unheard-of electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast Auto (NASDAQ: VFS) , a Vietnamese automaker, has been getting much more publicity after its debut in U.S. markets and additional coverage from analysts. With the stock up nearly 60% in November, is it time for investors to embrace the foreign automaker? What's going on with VinFast?
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DECEMBER 6, 2023
Advanced Micro Devices ' (NASDAQ: AMD) turnaround over the past six years couldn't have gone any better. A combination of good products, industry-leading manufacturing technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC) , and delays and missteps by Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has made AMD competitive. In PCs, AMD's Ryzen chips hold their own, and in servers, the company's latest EPYC chips are performance and efficiency powerhouses.
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DECEMBER 6, 2023
Data from Grand View Research shows global cryptocurrency revenue hit $5 billion last year and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% through 2030. While that growth is not insignificant, it pales in comparison to the artificial intelligence (AI) market's CAGR of 37% for the rest of the decade and value of $137 billion.
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DECEMBER 6, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett once said, "Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing." Indeed, he lives by that philosophy: Berkshire has nearly half of its $363 billion stock portfolio in a single company. For context, Buffett runs 90% of Berkshire's portfolio, and large positions like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) , Coca-Cola , Bank of America , American Express , and Chevron are either entirely or primarily
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