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JULY 30, 2024

While history unequivocally shows that patience pays off handsomely on Wall Street, it also tells us that stocks rarely move up in a straight line. The prospect of a sizable decline in stocks appears to be building, which could open up meaningful opportunities to buy stakes high-quality companies at a discount.

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DECEMBER 31, 2023

How will the stock market perform in 2024? Most analysts are at least somewhat optimistic about how the stock market will fare in 2024. JPMorgan Chase 's Marko Kolanovic and Dubravko Lakos-Bujas are notably bearish about the stock market's prospects in 2024. Here's what Wall Street thinks.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

At the same time, it's a young company on the stock market. SoundHound AI entered the public stock market by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in the spring of 2022. Future growth prospects Meanwhile, the average length of the underlying contract terms keeps expanding. million to $55.5

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APRIL 11, 2025

Are you looking to capitalize on the stock market's recent setback but don't know which stocks to buy? You'll likely be better off in the long run with this broad-based approach anyway, since picking individual stocks is simply tough to do well for very long. Don't make it complicated. Here's why. You're far from doomed.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Unlike most of the time prior to 2000, now you need 20-year holding periods to ensure you're achieving the sorts of reliable returns you'd expect -- and need -- from the stock market. Still, even these below-average market returns beat any alternatives during this time, in addition to outpacing inflation. SPX data by YCharts.

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AUGUST 10, 2024

Equity markets took a significant plunge on Monday, Aug. Of course, that's no reason for long-term investors to panic. We are still technically in a bull market, and whether or not equities continue to dip, the drop might create opportunities to pick up shares of great stocks from the discount bin.

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MARCH 26, 2025

If there is one thing that investors really don't like, it's uncertainty. Right now, a host of factors ranging from new tariffs, geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and Europe, economic indicators such as jobless claims -- and even some murmurings of stagflation -- have made investors uneasy.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Recent reports indicate the labor market is weakening and manufacturing activity is contracting. Based on those signals, investors expect the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates at its September meeting, something policymakers haven't done since 2020. That does not mean stock buybacks are bad. That makes sense.

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JULY 27, 2024

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors might recall a fine Wednesday last January when the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on spot Bitcoin prices hit the Street. How Bitcoin ETFs reshaped the market The Winklevoss twins of Facebook fame filed the first application for a spot Bitcoin ETF way back in 2013.

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JUNE 16, 2024

But history also tells us that the stock market rarely moves up in a straight line for any extended period. While hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is, undeniably, giving stocks a boost, it doesn't remove the possibility of equities crashing back to Earth at some point in the future. Are stocks heading for disaster?

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

stock market. companies that together account for a substantial portion of domestic equities as measured by market capitalization. Very few investors would have predicted that rebound when the S&P 500 cratered at 3,577 in October 2022. Here's what investors should know. The World Bank estimates that U.S.

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MAY 19, 2024

Here are some things that investors need to know. But investors should consider that many food stocks such as Hormel , Conagra , and even Kraft Heinz itself typically trade on the stock market for between one and two times trailing sales. Would it be a good move for Kraft Heinz?

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Earlier this year, the S&P 500 confirmed something investors had been eagerly awaiting: the onset of a bull market. In the current environment, you may not be thinking about the next market sell-off -- but this is actually a good time to consider what you should do when that next point of market weakness rolls around.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Two Vanguard funds that give you the best of both worlds and pay high dividends while also providing you with some terrific growth prospects are the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG) and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF (NYSEMKT: VDC). Consider when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Technology stocks have delivered outstanding gains to investors since the beginning of 2023, with a 69% jump in the value of the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index over this period. The market for AI chips is expected to clock an annual growth rate of 38% over the next decade, generating annual revenue of $514 billion in 2033.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Read on to find out what's got people so excited about spot Bitcoin ETFs, why the SEC has hesitated to approve any up until now, and what it means for you as an investor. ETFs , also known as exchange-traded funds, are baskets of securities that trade on the stock market. What is a Bitcoin ETF? The SEC has until Jan.

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JULY 23, 2024

One stock that has drastically underperformed both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite so far this year is fintech platform SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI). With shares down roughly 29% in 2024, SoFi investors appear unenthusiastic to say the least. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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JULY 21, 2024

Although all three indexes have increased in value over the long run -- which is what makes long-term investing such a fruitful strategy -- history also teaches us that stocks rarely move up in a straight line. With the S&P 500's Shiller P/E near 36, it looks to be only a matter of time before the stock market plunges.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Fallout from the pandemic made the last two years particularly tumultuous for investors. Here are three not-so-wild stock market predictions for 2024. That could energize investors and move the index higher. Lower rates boost spending and economic growth, and investors tend to get excited by those prospects.

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AUGUST 17, 2024

Artificial intelligence stocks have been some of the biggest drivers of the bull market since the end of 2022. Unfortunately, they've also been some of the biggest loss-makers amid the recent market sell-off. Not every AI-fueled company will generate lasting wealth for investors.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , is known for its ability to find value in the markets. That's why when it makes a move to buy a stock, many investors often follow suit, feeling confident that Buffett or Berkshire's other managers saw some considerable value there.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Investors have been taken for quite the ride, which has included two bear markets (2020 and 2022), as well as a period where the stock market appeared virtually unstoppable (2021). When equities get whipsawed, professional and everyday investors often turn to companies that have a history of outperforming.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

2023 was a great year for the stock market. But outperforming years make stocks more expensive, so folks looking for opportunities in 2024 may find themselves having to pay a premium for top companies, especially growth stocks. However, there were pockets of the market that didn't have such a great 2023.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Big Blue started shifting its business strategy in 2012 under then-CEO Ginni Rometty, but many investors were uncomfortable with sacrificing revenue growth in order to refocus on future growth markets such as cloud computing, data security, and artificial intelligence (AI).

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APRIL 16, 2025

Most investors have seen their portfolios decline significantly this year. Here are three key reasons Buffett is making money hand over fist while the stock market flounders -- and how you could too. Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Buffett is a notable exception.

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APRIL 15, 2025

The stock is down 71% over the past year, amid ongoing uncertainties regarding the timeline for future commercialization of its clinical pipeline and the broader stock market sell-off. Nevertheless, the company's prospects remain positive with its portfolio of therapeutic candidates covering metabolic and endocrine diseases.

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OCTOBER 12, 2024

Over the last century, stocks have stood on a pedestal above all other asset classes. But just because stocks have consistently outperformed over extended periods, it doesn't mean Wall Street's major stock indexes move up in a straight line. Image source: The Motley Fool. billion in cash, cash equivalents, and U.S.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

If you're an investor who is bullish on the prospects for marijuana in the long term, then odds are, you're familiar with both Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) and Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC). cannabis market -- if and when it eventually it opens up due to federal legalization. based businesses, since it can't acquire U.S.

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MAY 27, 2024

A great way to position for success in the stock market is to look for companies that not only have great long-term prospects but, importantly, have catalysts in the near term that can send their share prices higher. Here are two promising stocks that are set up for great returns over the next few years.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Over the last month, Wall Street has offered a stern reminder to investors that stocks don't move higher in a straight line. Eventually, every correction, bear market, and crash has been placed firmly into the back seat by a bull market rally. Image source: Getty Images. and global economy.

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JULY 21, 2024

There is a good chance that Nvidia's stunning stock market rally could continue thanks to the company's dominant position in the market for AI chips, as well as additional catalysts in the form of gaming, automotive, and digital twins.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Investing in strong consumer brands with excellent earnings growth prospects is a tried-and-true strategy of building wealth in the stock market. Here are two Berkshire-held stocks that could double your money within five years. Overall, Amazon investors are looking at excellent return prospects in the coming years.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Holding Nikola stock turned out to be an unfortunate strategy, however, as not selling would have turned a $2,000 investment into just $40. Should investors with a speculative streak apply the "buy when there's blood in the streets" principle to Nikola stock in 2024? Yet where some folks see carnage, others may see opportunity.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

When Canada legalized adult uses of cannabis in late 2018, investors rushed to buy shares of what looked like the most promising companies in the field. That, combined with the industrywide problems Aurora Cannabis encountered, led to inconsistent revenue, consistent net losses, and a horrendous stock market performance.

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MARCH 19, 2025

Stock market sell-offs like the one we've experienced this year can be a gift for dividend investors. As stock prices fall, dividend yields rise, meaning investors who buy high-quality dividend stocks during a sell-off can lock in an even more lucrative income stream. Start Your Mornings Smarter!

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Growth stocks are supposed to, well, grow. That's especially the expectation when the overall stock market soars as it did in 2023. However, even the best growth stocks can experience rough patches. Those periods, though, can present excellent buying opportunities for long-term investors. Then the bottom fell out.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

The company is a solid artificial intelligence (AI) expert with fantastic business prospects over the long haul. The stock is a volatile plaything for get-rich-quick speculators on social media and Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) forums. So SoundHound AI's stock gained 78% between the end of October and the closing bell on December 2.

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