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Cathie Wood's 3 Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks This Year: Are They Good Picks for 2025?
Cathie Wood didn't jump on the artificial intelligence (AI) bandwagon. Her Ark Innovation ETF has been invested in AI for more than a decade. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) lists AI at the top of
History Says the Nasdaq Will Surge in 2025. 1 Stock-Split Stock to Buy Before It Does.
The Nasdaq Composite has been in full-on rally mode for a couple of years running now. Several factors have helped propel the tech-centric index higher, including the rebounding economy, advances in
Should You Buy Rivian Stock While It's Below $15?
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock has been on the upswing in the latter part of the year. Shares of the electric vehicle (EV) maker have soared 38% over the past month, as of this writing. Yet
Prediction: This Will Be the Most Prominent Stock Split of 2025
There's been a resurgence in the popularity of stock splits in recent years. The practice was fairly common during the late 1990s before fading into obscurity, only to come roaring back to life over
Will the Stock Market Soar or Crash Under President-Elect Donald Trump? Here's What History Shows.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), widely viewed as a barometer for the entire U.S. stock market, has advanced 26% year to date. That puts the index on pace to return more than 20% for the second
"Motley Fool Money" Looks Back on 2 Great AI Episodes
In this rebroadcast of the Motley Fool Money podcast, Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick walks through his four rules for using AI, how he pushes students to use the technology, and the research from
2.8 Million Americans Could Receive Expanded Social Security Benefits in 2025. Here's How
Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) bumped the average benefit from $1,927 per month to $1,976 per month. It's a $49 increase, but many hoped for more. Despite slowing inflation
Interest Rates, Steak Dinners, and the Gig Economy
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:
Then, Motley Fool analyst Alicia Alfiere and host Mary Long look at Upwork, Fiverr and the gig workplace
This E-Commerce Stock Could Be the Best Investment of the Decade
Explore the exciting world of MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and
MicroStrategy Joins the Nasdaq-100 Stock Index!
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:
Then, Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone joins host Mary Long for a look at UPS and its frenemy relationship with
3 Ultra-High Yield Dividend Stocks Retirees Should Consider for 2025
Dividend stocks can be your best friend in retirement -- especially when their payouts allow you to cover your living expenses without selling shares. But investors shouldn't mindlessly chase high
Forget the Santa Claus Rally -- Artificial Intelligence Stocks Like Broadcom, Amazon, and Rivian Dragged the Stock Market Down Today
Artificial intelligence (AI) and tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) down as much as 2.4% at one point today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) lost as
Why Rumble Stock Is Sinking Today After a Week of Gains
Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM) stock is seeing big sell-offs in Friday's trading. The company's share price was down 8.1% as of 1 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite index were down
What Is AST SpaceMobile UP to?
Scott Wisniewski is president and chief strategy officer of AST SpaceMobile, a satellite company that's trying to bring connectivity literally everywhere -- the desert, the ocean, the air
The Nordstrom Tale
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jim Gillies and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:
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Why the Tesla Stock Rally Is Fading Today
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have been soaring since the U.S. election in early November. But as the trading week comes to a close, the stock is on track to have its second consecutive losing day.
As
3 Reasons Nvidia Is a Must-Buy for Long-Term Investors
In today's video, I will be talking about the recent updates regarding Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.
2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
As 2024 comes to an end, many investors are reviewing their portfolios and thinking about what stocks to buy in the new year. While it's not as simple as it sounds, one time-tested strategy is to
5 Top ETFs to Buy in 2025
ETFs are a great way to build a solid foundation for any portfolio. Whether you are a growth investor or dividend investor, you want to have a solid base, and ETFs help with that.
In today's video
1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 15% to Buy and Hold Forever
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is the kind of stock you buy when it is reasonably priced and hold on to forever. Right now could be just such a buying opportunity, given the 15% stock price decline over the
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 72
Thankfully, Social Security benefits have grown since the first check was cut to one Ida May Fuller in 1940. The $24.54 she received from check number 00-000-001 wouldn't go very far today. Thanks
Better Warren Buffett Stock: Ally Financial vs. Bank of America
After the banking turmoil of early 2023 that saw several institutions fail, Warren Buffett pared down the bank stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio. However, two
1 Top Artificial Intelligence Stock Down 35% to Buy Before It Crushes the Market in 2025
The past six months have been terrible for Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) investors, as shares of the memory specialist have dropped 35%. The bad news is that the company's fortunes aren't likely to
3 Reasons to Buy Realty Income Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Interest rates are a big deal for real estate investment trusts (REITs) because these property owners make extensive use of debt to fund deals. The current volatile interest-rate environment has
These Are the 5 Top-Performing Stocks in the S&P 500 With 2024 Almost Over
The S&P 500 index is up 25% year to date, and it's no surprise to see several of the biggest gainers in 2024 were companies benefiting from the growth in artificial intelligence (AI). Here are the


