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AUGUST 22, 2023

Warren Buffett doesn't label himself as an economist, but with the business and investing success he's had, he knows a thing or two about the economy. stock market is overvalued or undervalued. The Buffett Indicator is the ratio of a country's total market capitalization of public companies to its gross domestic product (GDP).

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This has been another great year for the broader stock market indexes. And while it's true that megacap growth stocks have been leading these indexes to new heights, many value stocks are also delivering sizable gains. of Berkshire's public equity portfolio. Berkshire's market capitalization sits at $1.03

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Leading the way (in the wrong direction) is the world's most valuable public company, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) , down over 10% since the beginning of August. Double-digit percentage drops aren't ideal for current investors, but this pullback may be a good chance to begin loading up on the stock. and Apple wasn't one of them!

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APRIL 29, 2024

That's the core reasoning behind making exchange-traded funds (ETFs) a big part of your investing strategy. There are many ETFs that replicate the returns of large indexes like the S&P 500 , essentially allowing you to outperform most professional fund managers with just one simple investment. Why buy an ETF? businesses, as well.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

It's a near-certainty that there's a security or 10 that matches your risk tolerance and/or investment goals But among the seemingly countless ways money can be made in the stock market, few strategies have been more consistently successful than buying and holding high-quality dividend stocks over an extended period.

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MAY 30, 2024

One of the best things to happen to stock investing, in my opinion, is the creation of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Investing experts have long preached the importance of diversification. Thanks to ETFs, this is no longer the case, and you can invest in dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of companies with a single purchase.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

5 during the broader stock market's recent sell-off. An answer to that question isn't straightforward, and also depends on your investment approach. Read on to learn the factors to consider when investing in IonQ. million of that in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. Total assets were $517.4

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JUNE 12, 2024

The adage of "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" applies to many aspects of life, and investing is certainly one of them. Thankfully, diversification doesn't have to involve picking dozens or hundreds of individual stocks on your own. In the last decade, many top tech companies have exploded in valuation. Industrials: 0.1%

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JANUARY 13, 2024

It's been a public company since 2009 and has been profitable and free cash flow generative every year since its initial public offering ( IPO ). This secular trend, combined with Fortinet's track record of revenue growth and sustained profitability, makes it an attractive investment for the long run.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Based on select SEC filings and Berkshire's operating cash flow statements, we know that Buffett and his team have been net sellers of stocks for the last two years. This selling activity has been particularly pronounced among his company's top investment holdings, including money-center colossus Bank of America (NYSE: BAC).

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Historically, dividend stocks have proved to be better long-term investments than stocks with no payout when comparing total returns. They also provide a bit more safety because investors will receive their dividends regardless of how their stock prices perform. by market cap. Or at least that's the plan.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

There are many misconceptions about the stock market and investing. People assume you need a finance background or to spend hours researching companies, and that's not the case. You can do all of that, and it has its benefits, but it's not a requirement for making good money in the stock market.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 13, 2024

The stock market sold off sharply in the early days of August, but has since reversed course, with the S&P 500 making back about half of its recent declines and now trading for just 6% below its all-time high. This wasn't the first stock market sell-off, and it certainly won't be the last. Digital Realty pays a 3.3%

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MAY 2, 2024

One of the best things about investing on Wall Street is there's a strategy that can satisfy everyone. With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, pathways exist for investors of varying risk tolerances to grow their wealth over time. economy and stock market are performing.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Though riding the Oracle of Omaha's coattails has been a profitable venture for decades, we've witnessed a discernable shift in Buffett's investing habits over the last two years. Although he's been a decisive seller of equities of late , there is one stock Berkshire's chief can't stop adding to his company's 43-stock, $318 billion portfolio.

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MAY 24, 2024

There are all sorts of factors that could send any given stock plummeting or skyrocketing, and you can never know which ones will carry the day (or week, or month, or year). The hard part of investing isn't necessarily coming up with the funds to invest or agonizing over corporate financial statements. million today.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) has long been a stock market winner. But at a market cap of nearly $1.7 trillion, you might be wondering if this "Magnificent Seven" stock is a smart buy today. In the last three years, the company produced a whopping $285 billion of cumulative operating cash flow.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Invest your money with Warren Buffett Investing great Warren Buffett has built his legacy through his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , an investing empire carrying an $860 billion market cap today. stock market benchmarks. Decades from now, you might be glad you did.

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JUNE 15, 2023

The stock market has been resolute, and even some uncertainty about the future course of monetary policy from the Federal Reserve wasn't enough to stop the markets' upward momentum on Thursday. IPO stocks are notorious for being volatile just after they go public.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 26, 2024

Yes, even in the stock market, you can still get a lot for $20. Red-hot telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) recently exploded to nearly $20 per share on a major product announcement. Nothing is certain, but notably, the company has cleared analysts' earnings estimates every quarter as a public company.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 10, 2024

Smart investors are always looking for stocks to buy that can be held for the very long term. The stock market goes up more years than it goes down, meaning the longer a stock is held, the better its chances of benefiting from the overall market's movements. Should you invest $1,000 in DigitalOcean right now?

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Tech stocks have been some of the most lucrative investments in the stock market in recent decades. That's why the importance of patience in investing can't be overstated. Apple Apple held the title of the world's most valuable public company for a while until Microsoft recently passed it.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 4, 2024

There is little doubt that the best way for the average person to create wealth over the long term is through investing. While over 60% of Americans own stocks , most of that is through buying into funds that own multiple stocks. The direct ownership of stocks accounts for a little over 20%. investing on any random day.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 20, 2023

A couple of years ago the stock market experienced something seemingly out of a movie. Given the hype in the stock market during 2021 and the first half of 2022 it is not entirely surprising to see that the bulk of historical revenue stemmed from transaction fees. Gill was at the nucleus of the GameStop short squeeze.

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JULY 1, 2024

The chipmaker's stock is up by more than 160% this year alone, continuing a rally that has seen its stock price increase by more than 760% in the past year and a half. It even briefly took the title of the "world's most valuable public company," passing tech titans Microsoft and Apple. Absolutely.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

For instance, when Berkshire holds a 10% or greater stake in a public company, it's required to file Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) every time shares are purchased or sold. Altogether, 90,422,124 shares of Bank of America stock were sold, totaling proceeds of roughly $3.82 billion Q1 2023: $10.41

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

These types of issues are never a good look for a public company. The company lowered its 2024 guidance from a range of $631 million and $640 million to a range of $590 million to $600 million. Reuters reported that SentinelOne had hired an investment bank to advise on discussions with potential acquirers.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The accurately dubbed "Oracle of Omaha" has led his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) Riding Buffett's coattails has been a surefire long-term investment strategy. Over the last two years, Buffett and his team have been decisive net sellers of stocks. If a growth company's sales stall, it can expose its valuation premium.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 10, 2023

On the heels of the worst stock market downturn since 2008, Wall Street appears to have turned the corner. Each major market index has rebounded by 20% or more from their recent bottoms, suggesting the onset of the next bull market -- at least by that measure. Image source: Getty Images.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 5, 2024

There are a lot of good reasons to pay attention to every investment decision Warren Buffett makes. Besides being the chairman and CEO of the eighth largest public company in the world, Buffett has an impressive track record as an investor. In recent years, Buffett has been hard-pressed to find a great company to buy.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

But given the volatility of the stock market, the potential profits might not be as lucrative as in an all-cash deal. Depending on the premium an acquirer could pay, shareholders might get a much higher return on their investment than if they sold their investment prior to the acquisition.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Tech stocks are among the most popular in the stock market because of their growth potential. As it stands, tech companies account for seven of the 10 largest public companies in the world by market cap. Dividend yield fluctuates with stock price, so there's no guarantee it'll remain that high.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 19, 2023

Still, in 2022, Alibaba and other Chinese stocks faced delisting threats from the SEC before the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board received access to the audit information regarding its financial statements. The S&P 500 is one of the lowest-risk ways to invest in the stock market.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

The Oracle of Omaha has been a big-time seller of stocks for nearly two years Before digging into the details of the unique stock-split stock that Buffett has been buying hand over fist for Berkshire Hathaway, some context is needed. Altogether, Berkshire's brightest investment minds have sold $131.6 dividend yield.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 1, 2024

Though stock market corrections are unpredictable, every downturn in the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite has eventually (key word) been put into the back seat by a bull market rally. For investors with a long-term mindset, it means anytime can be the ideal time to put your money to work in the stock market.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Of all the trends in the stock market, fintech may be the most unloved right now. Because the market isn't in touch with how these companies are doing, the fintech space looks like an attractive area to invest in. Read on to find out why Block looks attractive now and if the stock is right for you.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The stock market is red-hot. Super Micro Computer's rapid rise has seen its stock price shoot up from around $86 a share to over $880. That, my friends, is a recipe for a stock split. The company has never conducted a stock split in its 17 years as a public company. billion today.

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