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DECEMBER 19, 2023
The Nasdaq 100 is up more than 50% this year. The tech-heavy index is on pace for its first half-century performance since 2009. The Magnificent 7 stocks are a big reason for this year’s massive gains but it also helps that the Nasdaq crashed last year, falling more than 32%. In fact, if you look at the total returns since the start of 2022, it’s only slightly positive: It’s also true that large gains.
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DECEMBER 16, 2023
Image source: Getty Images For many people, a new year is a time for growth. It's also a popular time to make resolutions. Research from The Ascent shows that 67% of Americans hope to tackle financial resolutions next year. Now is the perfect time to sit down and plan what goals you want to reach. You can do it no matter how big or small your goals are.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
Headquartered in Miami, Neoris is a global digital accelerator. The post Advent-backed Neoris scoops up cloud consulting firm Forefront appeared first on PE Hub.
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DECEMBER 16, 2023
In just a couple of weeks, every retiree who receives Social Security benefits will get a raise. Beginning in 2024, monthly payments will increase by 3.2%. This is an annual rite of passage for Social Security recipients. The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the next year in October, with the increase going into effect in the following January.
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DECEMBER 18, 2023
Image source: Getty Images Teslas are appealing options for environmentally-conscious drivers and those who like to keep up with the latest tech, but they have a big drawback: those insurance premiums. The cars contain a lot of rare components that are costly to replace, and there aren't a lot of repair shops that know how to do the work. Some traditional insurance companies charge Tesla owners an arm and a leg for coverage, so the idea of getting a more affordable policy from Tesla itself seems
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DECEMBER 16, 2023
When the S&P 500 is up big on the year, it's easy to miss the value of reliable dividend stocks. After all, what good is a 3% yield if the market is up nearly 20%? But the value of quality dividend stocks isn't how they perform during a strong market -- it's that they deliver regular quarterly payments no matter what the market is doing. The best dividend-paying companies take it a step further by raising their dividends every year, even during recessions.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust has a whopping $39 billion invested in the stock market, and a vast majority of those funds are in just a few stocks. Some of that is because of donations, but the fund is also buying some interesting industrial stocks. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the foundation's holdings and how the portfolio came to be what it is.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Social Security is an essential part of nearly every American's retirement plans. Almost 9 out of 10 retirees say Social Security is a major or minor source of income in retirement, according to an annual poll from Gallup. So keeping as much of those monthly checks as you can could play a critical role in your ability to enjoy your retirement. Taxes on Social Security can be extremely complicated, and there are some big pitfalls you could find yourself falling into if you're not careful.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
If you've ever wondered why Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett garners so much attention from Wall Street and everyday investors, look no further than his track record. Over the nearly six decades since the Oracle of Omaha became Berkshire's CEO, he's doubled the annualized total return, including dividends paid, of the benchmark S&P 500 (19.8% versus 9.9%, as of Dec. 31, 2022).
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Nearly 60 million Americans rely on Social Security retirement benefits, making it a hugely important part of the country's retirement system. On a federal level, Social Security benefits are taxable once your total combined income passes a fairly modest point , and most states exempt Social Security from their state income taxes. Most, but not all.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares two of the most popular EV stocks in the markets today, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Nio (NYSE: NIO) , to determine which is the better buy. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 20, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 22, 2023. Should you invest $1,000 in Nio right now? Before you buy stock in Nio, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy no
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Dividend stocks that trade at cheap valuations can give investors multiple ways to profit from them. In addition to dividend income, you're also potentially setting yourself up for the possibility of profiting from a higher price in the future -- assuming, of course, the business does well. Heading into 2024, there are many good deals for dividend stocks, as many investors were focused on growth stocks this past year.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Social Security is one of the most important income sources for many retirees because it's guaranteed to last for life and can't run out -- unlike savings. But both current and future retirees need to have a realistic idea of what their retirement benefits will actually do for them. That's why it's so important to know what the average Social Security benefit will be in 2024, as the amount may surprise you.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Shares of athletic apparel company Nike (NYSE: NKE) got hammered on Friday after the company turned in disappointing financial results for its latest quarter. Slowing sales have some worried that the company is losing market share. And that's why Nike stock was down nearly 11% as of 10 a.m. ET. How bad is it for Nike? Nike just reported financial results for its fiscal second quarter of 2024.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) made a huge splash in 2023 and is likely to continue making waves in 2024. After all, industry forecasts estimate the global AI market will grow from roughly $208 billion in 2023 to nearly $300 billion in 2024 and will continue expanding to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030. When it comes to investing in AI, you want companies where the technology is essential to their businesses.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been in the limelight over the past year, thanks to the massive impact this technology is likely to have across multiple industries, with McKinsey estimating that AI adoption could add a whopping $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030. There are many ways investors can capitalize on this huge opportunity.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Disney (NYSE: DIS) made a big pivot to streaming in 2023 and Bob Iger hopes to make the business both a growth segment and a profitable contributor. The recent acquisition of Hulu and price increases tell part of the story of how the company sees the streaming future. In this video, Travis Hoium lays out Disney's strategy and why 2024 will be a big year for the stock.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
With over 20,000 locations worldwide, Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) is Earth's biggest pizza company. So how much money do you think it makes from selling pizza to hungry customers? $1 billion? $5 billion? $10 billion? What if I told you that Domino's has generated revenue of less than $400 million in pizza sales over the last 12 months? This number might sound absurdly low, but it's accurate.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
When it comes to capitalizing on the key holiday shopping season, many investors first think of retail stores, e-commerce leaders, or manufacturers of specific products that happen to be popular in any given year. But if early data from this year's holiday season are any indication, a different group of companies are set to lead the way when all is said and done in 2023: buy now, pay later (BNPL) stocks.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
Warren Buffett hasn't seen a lot to like in the stock market in 2023, but there's one stock he keeps buying. The Oracle of Omaha has been a net seller of stocks through the first nine months of the year. Total equity sales for Berkshire Hathaway came to $32.8 billion as of the end of September, while stock purchases totaled just $9.1 billion during the period.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
How much money does one need to start investing in stocks? $1 million? $10,000? The truth is, even a relatively modest sum of $100 is enough to get started for two reasons. First, nowadays, it isn't hard to find online brokers that offer fractional shares. Second, there are excellent companies whose shares are trading for far less than $100 apiece. Let's consider two stocks you can afford with less than $100 today: Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Doximity (NYSE: DOCS). 1.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
It's not everyday companies turn into trillion-dollar megacaps. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) , Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) , and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have all crossed that threshold and delivered big returns to investors -- but they won't be the last. If you aren't paying attention, it's easy to miss out on the next crop of companies that have the potential to join the trillion-dollar market cap club.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
December has been a big month for CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP). On Dec. 8, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for CRISPR's gene-editing therapy, Casgevy, as a treatment for sickle cell disease. It was a monumental decision as it also marked the first approval for a therapy utilizing the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
There's a good reason the myth of the crypto millionaire exists. According to the latest Crypto Wealth Report, there are more than 88,000 people around the world who have become crypto millionaires. And (perhaps no surprise here) the one crypto that is responsible for 40,500 of those millionaires is Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). While it's certainly no guarantee that investing in Bitcoin will put you on the path to millionaire status, this crypto has several characteristics that make it ideal for build
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
A tried and tested way of making money in the stock market is buying and holding solid companies for the long run. This strategy allows investors to capitalize on secular growth trends and helps them benefit from the power of compounding. However, investors looking for outsized gains may want to look for fast-growing companies that have the potential to outperform the broader market.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
Warren Buffett is known as one of the greatest stock pickers of all time. Of course, he'd argue that he's actually a business picker instead of a stock picker. The businesses he picks, though, tend to translate to good stocks. The legendary investor doesn't just pick individual stocks -- he also likes some exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Buffett really likes one ETF, in particular.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
As 2024 approaches, investors seem to have a sense of optimism. Although it may be premature to label it a bull market, many beaten-down stocks appear to be on the rise. One of these comeback stocks may be Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). After losing its technical lead in the last decade, it seems to have adopted a competitive mindset under CEO Pat Gelsinger.
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DECEMBER 22, 2023
If you had to choose a theme for 2023 (besides maybe Taylor Swift), it would definitely be artificial intelligence (AI). The technology has taken the world by storm, with countless companies restructuring their businesses to prioritize AI development. The AI market was valued at $137 billion last year, and Grand View Research suggests that it will expand at a compound annual rate of 37% through the end of the decade.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
Real estate can be a great way to earn passive income. However, there are some drawbacks to buying a rental property. The initial expense can be high when factoring in the down payment, closing costs, and needed repairs. On top of that, the income isn't always passive (you have to do some work to find a tenant and manage the property) or stable (unplanned expenses can turn a property from a money maker to a money pit).
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Fisker (NYSE: FSR) has been no stranger to bad news in recent months as the company has dialed down its full-year production target, faces liquidity concerns, and was late filing its 10-Q. Additionally, its chief accounting officer resigned after just a week on the job. This week, the EV stock was declining in response to news reports casting doubt on both its product and its financial prospects.
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
Image source: Getty Images For those of us who begin asking for Christmas wish lists in August, it's difficult to imagine waiting until the last minute to shop. However, for some people, it's not the Christmas season unless they're rushing around, looking for just the right gifts. Eleventh-hour shopping is not for everyone, but it certainly has its advantages. 1.
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
Dividends can be the foundation of a long-term investment strategy. They provide shareholders with passive income distributed from companies' excess profits. However, there is a misconception about dividend stocks. Some people think that because you need a lot of shares to have enough dividend income to live on, only deep-pocketed individuals should be dividend investors.
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
I'm not into courtroom dramas. Law & Order and Suits aren't my cup of tea and I only watch Daredevil for the superhero fun. But I can't look away from the slow-burning production called Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple Labs, Inc. , also known as case number 20-CV-10832 in the Southern District of New York. In this thrilling tale, District Judge Analisa Torres holds the power to steer the cryptocurrency market into a new era.
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
Investing on Wall Street can sometimes be a roller coaster of emotions. The COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020 was the quickest bear market decline in history. Meanwhile, the rallies growth-stock investors have enjoyed in 2021 and 2023 have been jaw-dropping. Despite these notable gains, some of Wall Street's most followed indexes (e.g., the Nasdaq Composite ) remain below their all-time closing highs.
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