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NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Shares of Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) opened sharply higher on Thursday, following better-than-expected financial results earlier in the day. The 8% pop at market open finds the media giant's stock trading at its highest level in more than six months. I argued at the start of this trading week that a strong fiscal fourth-quarter report could send Disney shares back above $100 for the first time in months.
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NOVEMBER 14, 2024
We also talked about the impact of the deficit on the stock market, how tariffs work, the long-term trend of interest rates and how to fix government debt levels. Further Reading: The Relationship Between Wages and Inflation The post Is the United States Going Broke? appeared first on A Wealth of Common Sense.
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The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The semiconductor industry is expected to generate $611 billion in revenue this year as per World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), which would be a jump of 16% from last year's levels, and the good part is that the growth is set to continue in 2025 as well with an estimated increase of 12.5% in revenue next year. Artificial intelligence (AI) has turned out to be one of the key reasons behind the healthy growth of the semiconductor industry.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Though there's no shortage of information on Wall Street, perhaps no data release has more bearing than the quarterly filing of Form 13Fs. A 13F is a required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management. It's a tool that allows investors to see which stocks Wall Street's smartest money managers have been buying and selling.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool. Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Nov 12, 2024 , 4:30 p.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Rocket Companies third quarter 2024 earnings conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.
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NOVEMBER 14, 2024
During the previous crypto bull market rally, Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) became an overnight sensation. From January 2020 to May 2021, Chainlink soared in value from $2 to $52. At that time, investors thought the cryptocurrency had the potential to disrupt the traditional financial system, thanks to its innovative blockchain technology. That was then, this is now.
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The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) investing has been a major theme in the markets in 2023 and 2024, and will likely be a trend in 2025 as well. One of the top AI stocks that many investors have piled into is Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). The stock is up around 60% this year, making it a top performer in the market. However, not every investor is confident that Broadcom can continue its run.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) went viral early last year, and arguably, no company has benefited more than Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). The company's graphics processing units (GPUs) have become the go-to for powering generative AI. Thanks to five consecutive quarters of triple-digit revenue and profit growth, Nvidia stock has been on fire, up more than 900% (as of this writing) in less than two years.
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NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Image source: Getty Images If you're a Costco member or thinking of becoming one, you're probably already aware that the warehouse club has great deals on gas. In fact, the savings on fuel is one reason why many people join Costco in the first place. Although you may be aware that Costco's gas is cheap, you may not know a few other details about fueling up at your warehouse club.
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NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Image source: Getty Images In September, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. That was then followed by a quarter-point rate cut in November. The bad news about the Fed's rate cuts is that they could lead to a drop in savings account and CD rates. So if you have money to put into a CD in particular, you may want to open one today.
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NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Image source: Getty Images If you're getting increasingly psyched for Black Friday by the day, you're not alone. At this point, the big event is only a couple of weeks away. So you may be finalizing your shopping list now in the hopes of taking advantage. A good 36% of Americans plan to shop this Black Friday, according to YouGov. And chances are, you'll find a host of specials running that day both online and in stores.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
There aren't many stocks I'd feel comfortable holding forever, or simply buying and forgetting. Economic and market conditions can change quickly, and what was once a safe stock may not look as rock-solid anymore. When you're talking about a period of 20- or 30-plus years, it can be next to impossible to project what the future will be for the markets as a whole, let alone for individual stocks.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
If you're a pre-retiree who's done at least a little research on your eventual retirement income, then you almost certainly know that the longer you wait to claim Social Security benefits, the bigger your monthly payments will be. Indeed, the monthly checks being cashed by 62-year-olds -- the earliest age at which you can claim -- is only a little more than half the payments collected by those who wait until the maximum age of 70 to file.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Millions of older Americans rely on Medicare for healthcare coverage in retirement. But unfortunately, the cost of Medicare is by no means set in stone. Each year, Medicare costs have the potential to rise, and 2025 will be no exception. Here's what retirees are in for. Image source: Getty Images. Part B is going up In 2025, the standard monthly Medicare Part B premium is rising from $174.40 to $185, an increase of $10.30 per month.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Your credit score has a direct impact on your ability to borrow money. A higher credit score makes you more likely to get approved for loans or credit cards, and it can also set you up with more affordable borrowing rates. But if you have poor credit, you might not only struggle to get approved for a loan, but also get stuck with an exorbitant interest rate once a lender says yes.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a top Warren Buffett stock for years. The company's strong brand and loyal customer base give it a wide moat, making it relatively easy for the business to grow and become more valuable over the years, which is why Buffett loves the business. But lately, the Oracle of Omaha has been selling shares of the iPhone maker. Apple no longer accounts for close to half of Berkshire Hathaway 's portfolio, as the billionaire investor has been unloading shares of the company fo
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NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the top-performing stocks on the market in 2024, but there are signs that that dominance is coming to an end. Revenue growth is slowing, margins are falling, and customers are becoming competitors. In this video, Travis Hoium gives five reasons the stock may fall over the next year. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Nov. 12, 2024.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
I own dozens of stocks, and diversification is important to me. I like the idea of letting winners run and losers become a smaller part of my portfolio. But what if I could only buy and hold a single stock? My first inclination would be to go with a holding company like Berkshire Hathaway because it's invested in many other publicly traded companies.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Nov. 12, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 12, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to bu
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Too many investors understate the importance of dividends. Sure, many retirees are already familiar with dividend stocks, especially those with high yields that can help investors pay their living expenses with passive income. But dividend investing is a young person's game, too. Stock prices fluctuate over time, but dividends keep stacking up. Dividends are real money in your pocket and aren't lost once paid.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
When it comes to the commercial aircraft manufacturing industry, Boeing (NYSE: BA) is too big to trail. It's the largest U.S. exporter and a pivotal part of the economy. Its commercial aerospace and defense businesses provide employment and a key end market for leading companies such as GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) , RTX (NYSE: RTX) , and smaller but no less crucial suppliers like Hexcel (NYSE: HXL).
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
It's been a roller-coaster ride for Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) shares this year, but since the summer, the stock has been on the ascent. After the e-commerce company delivered a strong third-quarter report Tuesday and offered upbeat guidance, its stock hit a new 52-week high. However, the stock is still far below the all-time peak it hit in 2021. With Shopify stock trading up more than 40% year to date as of this writing, it's natural to wonder whether it's too late to buy the stock.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
It's natural for investors to feel like they have missed the boat after a stock has had a major move higher. Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have more than tripled in just the last 12 months, so that would qualify. It's true that past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results, but past gains also don't hinder future potential returns, either.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash With interest rates dropping, certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a smart way to freeze them before they get too low. With some CD rates currently north of 4.00%, the headliner perk on today's top-paying CDs is undoubtedly APY, APY, and APY. But don't let earning interest obscure some of the lesser-known benefits of buying CDs.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Roughly three decades ago, the advent of the internet changed everything for corporate America. Although it took many years for the internet to mature as a technology, and for companies to realize its full potential, it's positively altered the growth trajectory for businesses and opened new doors that previously hadn't existed. Since the mid-1990s, Wall Street has been waiting for a new technology or game-changing innovation to replicate what the internet did for businesses.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
With how popular some artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have become, many investors may feel like they've missed the boat. However, one of the top ways to invest in AI just went on sale. ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) has a technology that nobody else has, giving it a technological monopoly status. Without its machines, chip companies wouldn't be able to make the same cutting-edge chips that push the limits of computing power.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Attention, space investors! By now you've almost certainly heard about the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), the U.S. Space Force's multibillion-dollar effort to build a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to detect missile launches and relay the information back to U.S. missile defense for a response. But have you heard about HALO?
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Passive income is one of the most sought-after financial goals among investors. While many income-seeking investors gravitate toward high-yielding stocks, the foundation of a sustainable passive-income strategy lies in dividend growth stocks. These companies offer something more valuable than a large current payout -- the potential for steadily increasing income streams that can help maintain purchasing power over decades.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Billionaire Israel Englander founded Millennium Management in 1989. The firm has since become the second most successful hedge fund in history (behind Ken Griffin's Citadel) in terms of net gains since inception, according to LCH Investments. That makes Englander a good source of inspiration for individual investors. In the second quarter, Englander sold 7.7 million shares of Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) , reducing his position by 59%.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is a highly popular exchange traded fund (ETF) that has attracted around $63 billion in assets. One reason for that is the yield, which at 3.4% is nearly three times larger than the 1.2% you could collect from an S&P 500 index ETF. But there's much more to the story than just yield that makes the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF a great place to invest $1,000 or more today.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Every investor dreams of finding a diamond in the rough: a cheap stock with multi-bagger potential. Trading for just under $4 at the time of this writing, Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) could fit the bill as it helps pioneer the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry with its flying taxis. Let's dig deeper into the pros and cons of the company to decide if its shares are a good buy.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is a terrific artificial intelligence (AI) company and its stock is worth buying for many reasons. These include that it dominates the rapidly growing AI chip market and its CEO Jensen Huang has a stellar track record of staying ahead of the competition. That said, Nvidia's massive size will make achieving strong percentage growth in key metrics -- such as revenue, earnings, cash flows -- more and more challenging as time goes on.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Millions of older Americans receive health coverage through Medicare. And without Medicare, many would no doubt struggle to cover the cost of health insurance. But that doesn't mean that coverage under Medicare is completely free. Seniors still face a host of expenses they need to budget for carefully. And in 2025, Medicare enrollees may find themselves on the hook for even larger bills if they end up needing hospital care.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Over the last several years, Cathie Wood of Ark Invest has emerged as one of Wall Street's most intriguing personalities. Most portfolio managers emphasize concepts found in textbooks such as valuation multiples or intrinsic value. Wood is different. Ark Invest offers investors access to a host of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the majority of which are comprised of emerging technology businesses.
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