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77% of Older Americans Worry About Paying for Healthcare Expenses in Retirement. Funding This Account Could Help in a Big Way.
Once you retire, certain expenses of yours may go down. If you're no longer commuting, for example, you can expect to spend less on transportation. And if you pay off your mortgage ahead of
Meta's Stock Jumped 10% in January, For the 6th Time Since 2013. Here's How It's Historically Done Afterward.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is off to another great start. After rallying 194% in 2023, it's already up another 30% through the early part of 2024, thanks to a strong earnings performance.
Does a
Meta Platforms Just Declared Its First Dividend; Here's How 2 Other Recent Dividend Initiations Fared
Congratulations to all my fellow Meta Platforms shareholders. As you hopefully know by now, the social media giant recently declared its first-ever dividend. While this isn't the most generous
1 Stock I'm Buying Hand Over Fist in February Despite Wall Street's Pessimism
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has been one of the worst performers of the past couple of years. After the company experienced massive growth during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, its numbers
4 Reasons to Buy Nvidia Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) became a Wall Street darling last year when a boom in artificial intelligence (AI) highlighted the massive potential of its business. Its stock climbed 214% since last February
2 Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul
Berkshire Hathaway has delivered incredible returns for investors through the years, thanks to the stalwart leadership of Warren Buffett. The massive conglomerate has its fingers in a lot of pies
Is Bitcoin a Good Hedge Against the U.S. Dollar?
One of the reasons investors have put money into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is the belief that it can be a possible hedge against the U.S. dollar. Fluctuating currency valuations can add risk for
Where Will Costco Stock Be in 2024?
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian predicts where Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock could be by the end of this year.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 6, 2024. The video was
Wall Street Is Downgrading Apple Stock. Should You Continue to Buy? History Offers an Important Clue
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the most successful companies in American history. Since the company came public in 1980, its stock has delivered a whopping 187,580% return. An investment of just
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Announces Major Plan to Help Close the AI Skills Gap in India. Here's What Investors Need to Know.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella wants India to succeed, in part because he knows that it will help Microsoft succeed.
Born in Hyderabad, India, Nadella moved to the U.S. at age 21 for his
Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 31% of His Pershing Square Portfolio Invested in 2 Brilliant Stocks
Billionaire Bill Ackman runs Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund that returned 234% over the last five years, crushing the 95% total return in the S&P 500. Pershing Square also beat the
A New Bull Market Has Begun. 1 Unstoppable Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024
The S&P 500 posted a new all-time high in January for the first time since late 2021. Hitting that new high marked the final step needed to confirm the bull market that began when the index bottomed
Why The Worst Is Likely Over for Sea Limited Stock
Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) stock got a jump on the rest of the market in initiating its bear run back in 2021-2022. While the S&P 500's bear drop started in early 2022, Sea stock started falling in
Is Ford Stock a Buy?
With its popular models like the F-150, Mustang, and Explorer, Ford (NYSE: F) needs no introduction. This business has been around for over a century, and it's one of the world's largest car
On Paper, This Investment Strategy Has Been a Foolproof Moneymaker for Over a Century
On Wall Street, the only guarantee is that virtually no guarantees exist. Directional movements for Wall Street's major stock indexes -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500
2 Explosive AI Stocks to Buy and Hold for 10 Years
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to shape our world in profound ways in the decades to come. One of the main expected benefits it can bring is significant cost and time savings for businesses
Stock Split Watch: Is Super Micro Computer Next?
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has been one of the hottest stocks on the market in 2024, as shares of the server manufacturer have already more than doubled this year thanks to an impressive
Chipotle Just Smashed Wall Street's Expectations: 2 Big Ingredients Investors Can Thank for Its Success
On Feb. 7, shares of restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) soared to new all-time highs. The company just reported completed financial results for 2023. And in response, the market was
Meta Just Announced a Dividend. Could Alphabet Be Next?
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stunned investors on Thursday with a blowout fourth-quarter earnings report. The social media giant breezed past estimates on the top and bottom lines and offered
This Top Growth Stock Is Ready to Soar in a Bull Market
The onset of the bull market in October 2022, which was declared official when the S&P 500 reached new heights in January 2024, gives Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) a chance to shine. The company's
Should Investors Be Concerned About Home Depot's Multi-Billion Dollar Debt?
Home improvement specialist Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is one of the nation's largest retailers, a stalwart by almost any definition. It's also carrying a lot of debt: $37.5 billion in long-term
64% of Warren Buffett's $371 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Just 3 Stocks
For almost 60 years, the Oracle of Omaha has been dazzling Wall Street. I'm talking about Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. Since taking over as CEO in the
Amazon Became an E-Commerce Behemoth -- Can It Do the Same in AI?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is undeniably an e-commerce leader. In the U.S., the company holds the biggest market share and is also among the top players worldwide, second only to China's Alibaba. And
The One Thing You Need to Know About Social Security Well Ahead of Retirement
When you're in your 20s and 30s, Social Security is probably not something you're likely thinking about. At that point, you're decades away from being eligible for benefits. Also, you may be more
If You Invested $1,000 in Virgin Galactic Stock 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much You'd Have Now
Unlike Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) is publicly traded and has no shortage of hands buying and selling the stock on a daily basis