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JUNE 23, 2024
I posted the following on Twitter this week: It’s turning into another banner year for the U.S. stock market (so far). Here’s a good follow-up question on these numbers: This is a legitimate concern. Since 2020 the S&P 500 has compounded at more than 14% per year. That’s not just a pandemic phenomenon either. Since the start of 2009, the S&P 500 has seen returns of 14.5% per year.
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JUNE 28, 2024
When it comes to retirement savings, Roth IRAs are among the most popular accounts. Many savers are familiar with the basic perks, such as tax-free growth and withdrawal benefits. However, there's one overlooked feature that might ease your anxiety about locking money away in a retirement account for decades. Image source: Getty Images. Recapping Roth IRA benefits Before we dive into an overlooked feature of the Roth IRA , let's take a look at the benefits that appeal to many retirement savers.
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JUNE 28, 2024
There's no secret to it. The market was awash with speculation over a potential takeover bid from German industrial giant Bosch following a Reuters article on the matter. The German company is reportedly looking at bidding for Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR). The speculation highlights the value case for the stock Investors and industry management can look at companies differently.
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JUNE 28, 2024
The S&P 500 has advanced 15% year to date and 42% since the beginning of 2023. Those gains have made it difficult to find bargains in the stock market, but certain Wall Street analysts see plenty of upside in UiPath (NYSE: PATH) and Block (NYSE: SQ). Keith Weiss at Morgan Stanley has outlined a bull-case scenario that puts UiPath at $35 per share by May 2025.
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JUNE 28, 2024
Image source: Getty Images There are different guidelines out there when saving for retirement. But generally speaking, experts say you should aim to save 15% or more of your income annually for your senior years. Social Security will only replace about 40% of a typical wage in retirement, and that's without benefit cuts, which might happen if lawmakers can't fix the program's financial problems.
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JUNE 28, 2024
Believe it or not, we're nearly halfway through this decade. The healthcare sector could be in store for monumental changes over the next few years. These changes should present great opportunities for investors to make money. But where should they put their money? I predict these could be the best-performing healthcare stocks through 2030 (listed by descending market cap). 1.
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JUNE 27, 2024
Several factors determine how much you collect in Social Security benefits every month, and you might have more control over them than you think. One of the biggest factors impacting your benefit is when you claim Social Security because the earlier you claim, the smaller your benefit. The difference between claiming as early as possible at age 62 and waiting until your benefits max out at 70 can be as much as 77%.
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JUNE 27, 2024
More than 5,700 companies are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, the two largest trading platforms for U.S. securities. Some of those companies are grouped into indexes that measure different aspects of the domestic stock market. Certain indexes are quite broad, while others are rather niche. The three most popular U.S. stock indexes are in the black this year.
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JUNE 27, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the hottest company on the planet right now -- and it's not even close. Indeed, the chip specialist is at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, and investors can't seem to get enough. Just days ago, Nvidia's market cap rocketed past $3.3 trillion and briefly overtook Microsoft as the most valuable company in the world.
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JUNE 27, 2024
It's only halfway through 2024, and yet the capital markets are roaring like there's no tomorrow. The Nasdaq Composite is up 19% so far this year, and reached an intraday high of 17,936 just days ago on June 20. The Nasdaq is a tech-heavy index. Given the euphoria surrounding all things artificial intelligence (AI), tech stocks in particular have been major contributors to the Nasdaq's red-hot start to the year.
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JUNE 28, 2024
One of the biggest themes in the markets for the last two years has been artificial intelligence (AI). Naturally, famed entrepreneur Elon Musk has found himself at the center of the AI revolution -- and he just gave investors a big reason to seriously consider both Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI). Let's explore how Musk is working with these AI leaders, and assess if these stocks are good buys right now.
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JUNE 28, 2024
Image source: Getty Images When it comes to small business financing, SBA loans are like the Swiss Army knife in your entrepreneurial toolkit. Flexible, supportive, and designed with small business owners in mind, these loans can be a game-changer for your company's growth. But navigating the world of SBA loans can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube -- confusing at first but incredibly satisfying once you get the hang of it.
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JUNE 27, 2024
Data from an analytics firm indicates that Celsius (NASDAQ: CELH) has lost market share over the past few weeks, and that's why the stock is dropping. But is a few weeks of data worth the wild move in shares? Travis Hoium digs into the news and the company's valuation in this video. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of June 25, 2024. The video was published on June 26, 2024.
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JUNE 27, 2024
The safety net that Social Security provides for millions of people is why it's one of the U.S.'s most important social programs. You may not like seeing Social Security taxes being taken from your paychecks during your career, but there's comfort in knowing you'll reap some of the benefits on the backend in retirement. Unfortunately, like other forms of income, Social Security benefits may be subject to taxes.
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JUNE 27, 2024
Growth stocks have experienced varying degrees of favor from investors over the last few years, but great businesses have persisted. While some companies have seen share prices rebound with the broader bull market, others are still dealing with depressed valuations. However, if you're investing in stocks for five years, 10 years, 15 years, or even longer, you don't need to worry about what the market does in the next 12 to 18 months.
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JUNE 28, 2024
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool There's an old joke that it's impossible to get through a Target run without spending at least $100. I've certainly managed to spend less. But to be fair, the last time I went, my bill came to just over $100 courtesy of my kids being with me and wanting extra things on top of what my shopping list contained. As a general rule, I don't tend to do a lot of shopping at Target.
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JUNE 27, 2024
Aiming to become a millionaire by retirement isn't a pipe dream for most people. It's actually quite an attainable goal, if you have a certain amount to invest regularly, a certain number of years before you retire (ideally a few decades), and can invest those dollars effectively. Most of us are lucky enough to be able to save for retirement via an IRA account and/or a 401(k) account.
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JUNE 26, 2024
In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other semiconductor companies. 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 June 24, 2024. The video was published on June 24, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now?
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JUNE 26, 2024
Lately, there aren't a lot of stocks Warren Buffett has found interesting enough to add to Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) $385 billion portfolio. Buffett, through Berkshire, has made only a handful of purchases during the current bull market. Truth be told, Buffett has sold more stocks than he's bought in each of the last six quarters.
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JUNE 26, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash According to Consumer Reports, shopping at Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, or 99¢ Only can save you an average of 29% over national brands. These savings help explain why Dollar General's fastest-growing group of new customers earn $70,000 or more. Everyone wants to save money. While it's true that dollar stores don't always offer the lowest prices, here are 10 purchases you can count on to save you money. 1.
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JUNE 26, 2024
As you plan for your retirement -- and we all should be planning for our retirements, even if we're still relatively young -- it's good to incorporate expected Social Security benefits , even if they're just a rough estimate. We can all start collecting our retirement benefits as early as age 62, and many of us would like that income as soon as possible.
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JUNE 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the corporate world. Chatbot applications like OpenAI's ChatGPT can instantly craft text, images, videos, and computer code on command, which could drive a productivity boom worth trillions of dollars across the global economy. Developing those AI applications wouldn't be possible without the data center graphics processing units (GPUs) designed by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).
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JUNE 26, 2024
Investing in tech stocks yielded some magnificent, life-changing returns for investors. And specifically, companies with exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) performed exceptionally well in recent years. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) , and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) generated more than 30x returns in a span of just the past 10 years.
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JUNE 26, 2024
If you are looking to invest in technology stocks, and in particular some of the tech companies most set to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) , the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT) is a strong option to consider. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks the MSCI U.S. Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index, which includes companies involved in cloud computing, semiconductors, data centers, and communication equipment such as smartphones and computers, among ot
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JUNE 28, 2024
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has experienced many struggles since its 1980 IPO. After its board fired Steve Jobs in 1985, the company spent years in the wilderness. It suspended its dividend payout in 1996, and was close to bankruptcy when it brought Jobs back in 1997. Shortly after that, Apple stock began a run that made it one of the most successful stocks in history, illustrating how innovation can dramatically improve a company's fortunes.
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JUNE 27, 2024
Semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been on a roll, with shares soaring a mind-boggling 200% last year. Hyperscalers, enterprises, start-ups, and even governments have increasingly focused on adopting accelerated computing solutions to develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Not surprisingly, demand for Nvidia's cutting-edge AI chips, networking solutions, and software has soared at an unprecedented pace.
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JUNE 26, 2024
Stock splits have taken the market by storm, with a broad range of companies announcing these operations to lower high-flying share prices. This is good news in general, showing these players and the market have been doing well. And the operations themselves are positive because they make it easier for a wider range of investors to buy the particular stock.
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JUNE 25, 2024
If you're looking to pump up your passive income stream, there are a handful of high-yield dividend stocks that deserve your attention. AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) , Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) , and Realty Income (NYSE: O) have what it takes to deliver heaps of dividend payments to your portfolio in the years ahead. Whether you're interested in a high yield up front, rapid payout growth, or a little of both, these dividend payers have what it takes to deliver heaps of cash over the long run.
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JUNE 25, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) sales account for more than 81% of Tesla 's (NASDAQ: TSLA) total revenue at the moment. The company could sell more than 2 million units this year, making it one of the largest EV manufacturers in the world. But technology investor Cathie Wood thinks artificial intelligence (AI) -- not EV sales -- is the best reason to own Tesla stock.
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JUNE 25, 2024
Shares of Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL) opened higher on Tuesday after the company posted better-than-expected financial results. The beat on both ends of the income statement shouldn't really come as a surprise. Revenue rising 18% to $5.78 billion -- ahead of the 16% increase that it initially targeted -- isn't a shock, even if it did fall short of analyst targets last time out.
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JUNE 25, 2024
How much income does Social Security provide exactly? The answer to this question is more complicated than you'd expect, because so many factors impact the benefits you receive. These include things like how long you worked, earnings over your career, and when you claimed Social Security. Still, you need to have some idea of what retirement benefits can do for the typical senior -- especially since you may be shocked when you find out the truth about how far the money goes.
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JUNE 25, 2024
It's abundantly clear that the advent of generative AI early last year has had a pronounced effect on technology, and one of the clear beneficiaries is Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). The company supplies semiconductors and other data center equipment that helps form the backbone of AI. The stock has been on fire, and has nearly doubled since this time last year, leading to a much-ballyhooed stock split.
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JUNE 25, 2024
Next year, some changes are happening to Social Security. They could affect both current retirees as well as people who are working now and paying into the benefits system. It's helpful to know what these changes are so you'll be prepared for them. Here are three things to expect in 2025. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Retirees will get a raise One big change affecting current seniors is their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
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JUNE 26, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has delivered staggering, market-beating gains, but would you believe it hasn't always been that way? You don't have to go back far to see when it has struggled -- Nvidia stock lost a full 50% of its value in 2022. Investors who didn't buy Nvidia stock during that down period might be kicking themselves since those steep losses were immediately followed by the artificial intelligence craze that has been fueling the stock (and the broad market) for almost two years now.
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