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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has been growing in popularity as a result of two incredibly popular drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy. Because of the company's phenomenal growth, it has been a top buy for many investors. But the business is still growing and Novo Nordisk's top and bottom lines should continue rising in the future. Here's where I see the company being five years from now.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
With headquarters in Montreal, Valsoft is an acquirer and developer of vertical market software businesses. The post Valsoft acquires industrial data analytics company Fusion appeared first on PE Hub.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Cathie Wood, the CEO of investment management firm Ark Invest, is a widely followed figure on Wall Street thanks to her focus on companies capable of disruptive innovation. The firm's flagship ARK Innovation ETF has delivered a solid 28% gain year to date, and her recent moves indicate she is setting the fund up for continued success in the long run.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has rebounded more than 20% from its bear market low reached last October, so some investors have already hailed the beginning of a new bull market. But other investors are waiting for the index to hit a new record high. By that definition, the S&P 500 is 7% below where it will finally enter bull market territory.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has been selling beverages for more than 150 years. Clearly, the company has done quite a bit right to survive and flourish for that long. But the world constantly changes and new competitors crop up all the time. Can Coca-Cola keep up, rewarding shareholders with market-beating returns? Let's take a closer look at the fundamentals to see if the stock warrants buying, holding, or selling.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is most famous for his legendary success as a value investor. On the other hand, 46.1% of his company's $353 billion stock portfolio is actually held in just two artificial intelligence (AI) growth stocks right now. To shed some light on how the Oracle of Omaha's current bets on AI are positioned, two Motley Fool contributors have profiled a top AI stock in the investment conglomerate's portfolio.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) went public by merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on April 28, 2022. The audio and speech recognition company's stock started trading at $8.72 and rallied to an all-time high of $14.98 on May 5. At the time, the bulls were dazzled by its rapid revenue growth and exposure to the expanding artificial intelligence ( AI ) market.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer. The riches of retirement abroad -- by the beach, in the mountains, in historic cities soaked in sun and culture -- are a dream come true for a lot of Americans. But those riches can come at a cost, especially if you're not hip to the tax laws you're beholden to, both here and in your new chosen land.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Image source: Getty Images It's important to save money for retirement consistently during your working years. And if you're going to do that, you might as well save in an account that offers some type of tax benefit, which isn't a feature of a regular brokerage account. A traditional 401(k) plan , however, gives you a tax break on your contributions.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
In today's video, I discuss Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and its numerous AI solutions. 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 Sept. 19, 2023. The video was published on Sept. 19, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Intel When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
It's easy to declare that volatility brings opportunity, but putting this principle into practice is easier said than done. Yet, with a well-considered plan in place, riding out the market's down cycles can be a breeze, or at least less of an emotional maelstrom. If you have $10,000 to invest and a bear market strikes (this might be informally defined as a broad-market drawdown of at least 20% from the prior peak), you'll be better off financially and mentally if you prepared for it beforehand.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) is arguably an easy stock to write off for most investors. The company's stores are away from population centers, so it is not a fixture in areas where most Americans live. Moreover, it has built approximately 2,200 stores spread across 49 states and has shown no apparent inclination to expand internationally. Thus, you might assume it is nearing market saturation.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
When you think of Social Security, the word "benefits" might come to mind. After all, the federal program exists to distribute benefit payments to individuals with disabilities, retirees, and their families. But Social Security doesn't always give money; sometimes it takes away money. We're seeing the latter scenario unfolding in a major way right now.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Starting next year, food benefit recipients will be able to use their SNAP dollars to pay for groceries using the Uber Eats app. If you rely on food benefits, ordering groceries online could be a game-changer -- particularly if you face mobility challenges, have limited time, and don't have many grocery stores near you. The Uber Eats announcement follows similar moves from other delivery services such as Instacart, Amazon, and Walmart, who already accept EBT payments.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Wall Street has become particularly bullish about tech stocks this year, with advances in artificial intelligence (AI) sending shares in many companies skyrocketing. The industry has massive potential, projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 37% through 2030 per Grand View Research. The technology will likely boost multiple industries, including cloud computing, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer tech.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
If you are building a portfolio of investments, with the hope that you will one day pass on your wealth to heirs, you need to focus on special stocks. You aren't looking for hot companies, but ones that have proved they can stand the test of time while still rewarding investors well along the way. Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) , Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) , and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) all fit this mold.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Stress is terrible for my wallet. All the money-management tips and tricks in the world don't help me when I'm tired, anxious, and unable (or unwilling) to put them into practice. Spare me the effort. I'm a regular guy with a job and a busy schedule, not a full-time money manager. RELATED: Personal Finance Guides & Advice So how does the average person make money with low effort?
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Over the past five years, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) shares have climbed 70%, easily beating the 48% gain of Home Depot (NYSE: HD). Perhaps more noteworthy is that the former is near its all-time highs, while the latter is currently 25% below its peak price from December 2021. There's clearly a divergence happening with each company's performance lately. From an investment perspective, there are some important details to be aware of before deciding which of these top retail stocks is the better buy.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
If you have $200 to invest and are looking for safe and attractive dividends, you'll want to dig into the midstream sector. Two standouts in North America are Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) , with ultra-high yields of 7.4% and 7.5%, respectively. And both can be bought for less than $50 per share. Here's a quick look at each of these reliable income investments.
The Motley Fool
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Millions of seniors today rely heavily on the monthly benefits they get from Social Security. And while you might be many years away from getting to collect those benefits yourself, it's still important that you stay apprised of Social Security changes. Here are a few key items of note that may not have hit your radar. 1. Next year's COLA won't be nearly as generous as 2023's Each year, Social Security recipients are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, to help them maintain their
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has multiplied investors' wealth handsomely over the past year. Share prices of the semiconductor giant are up 223% during this period, leading some to wonder if this high-flying stock can sustain its momentum in the coming year as well -- especially considering the inflated valuation it is trading at right now. With an impressive surge in the past year, the stock now trades at 106 times earnings and 33 times sales.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Social Security undergoes several important changes each year, the most anticipated of which is the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Rampant post-pandemic inflation led to unusually large COLAs of 5.9% in 2022 and 8.7% in 2023, but the latest inflation data from the Labor Department points to a smaller increase in Social Security benefits next year.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Stock markets continued to react Thursday morning to the latest news from the Federal Reserve the previous day, and investors didn't seem to feel comfortable with the likely future direction of monetary policy. With the Fed reaffirming its commitment to fighting inflation, interest rates could remain higher for longer than originally expected, and key parts of the stock market are having trouble with that environment.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Airbnb 's (NASDAQ: ABNB) popular booking platform has been hugely successful in recent years. The company's growth has been strong even as consumers have struggled with inflation. This is a good business to invest in if you're bullish on the economy and the overall demand for travel. But there is one big risk that investors need to be aware of now: bans and restrictions on short-term rentals.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
It's been a grizzly week for the world's leading theme park operator. Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) had to shutter a part of its most popular gated attraction for hours on Monday after a bear was spotted inside of Florida's Magic Kingdom. The entertainment giant attracted a different kind of bear on Tuesday, as its stock moved nearly 4% lower after announcing that it would nearly double the capital expenditures for its theme parks, experiences, and products to $60 billion over the next 10 years.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Pharmaceutical giant Merck (NYSE: MRK) has delivered excellent returns to its shareholders over the past 12 months, as last year's downturn did little to slow the drugmaker. The company's solid financial results are partly driving its recent performance. However, it isn't too late to invest in Merck's stock -- far from it. It can still deliver market-beating returns from here on out.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Realty Income 's (NYSE: O) market cap is $38 billion, making it more than twice the size of its next closest peer. There are benefits to being an industry giant in the net-lease real estate investment trust (REIT) industry. But there's one important negative that has investors worried right now: Realty Income needs a lot of deal flow to grow. Management doesn't share that concern.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) first captured investors' attention back in 2019 when it struck a blockbuster deal with Amazon. Rivian agreed to supply the e-commerce titan with a whopping 100,000 electric delivery vans. It was the largest-ever order of battery-powered delivery vehicles at the time. Amazon also made a large investment in Rivian. The online retail giant owns roughly 17% of the EV upstart's stock, a stake that's currently worth more than $3.8 billion.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
While interest in the metaverse cooled down substantially in the past couple of years, I don't think investors should completely ignore this potentially game-changing technology. There are places to allocate capital to benefit from this trend. And if things work out, the potential for strong returns is certainly present. Among the many metaverse stocks out there, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is probably the best one to own.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Down 46% year to date, electric truck maker Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) has missed the market rally that boosted electic vehicle peer Tesla (up 153% in the same period). This comes as the smaller company grapples with production issues and weakening financials. Let's dig deeper to explore whether or not Nikola's future will be brighter than its past. A challenging past and present Nikola hit public markets through a reverse merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in June 2020.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Given the current uncertain macroeconomic environment featuring high interest rates and inflationary pressures, investors might expect Apple 's (NASDAQ: AAPL) latest iPhone launch to fall flat. But iPhones are proving to be less of a discretionary expense than Wall Street anticipated. Over the last week, several analysts have observed that sales of new iPhones -- particularly the iPhone 15 Pro Max -- seem to be trending well.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Money is a funny thing. When you have it, it can make your life easier. But when you don't have it, or don't feel like you have a handle on it, it can mess with your mental health. In a recent survey by Self , 86% of Americans surveyed said having control over their money helps improve their mental health. So it pays to do what you can to get a handle on your money.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
In 1996, Warren Buffett shared his thoughts on portfolio diversification at Berkshire Hathaway 's annual meeting. He said: "Diversification is a protection against ignorance," and it makes very little sense for anyone who knows what they're doing. Readers should not misinterpret that sentiment. Buffett is saying diversification for the sake of diversification is pointless.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
It's important to know a fair amount about Social Security since it will probably provide a meaningful chunk of your retirement income. Indeed, it provides about 30% of older folks' retirement income. The more you know about Social Security and how it works, the savvier decisions you can make and the more money you'll likely be able to get. Here are a few questions related to Social Security, based on the Nationwide Retirement Institute 2023 Social Security Survey.
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