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2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy Now With $20 and Hold Long-Term
2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy Now With $20 and Hold Long-Term

The U.S. stock market had a fantastic 2023. The benchmark S&P 500 advanced 24% as economic growth continued unabated in spite of recession fears. And the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite

1 of Warren Buffett's Biggest Mistakes May Have Been the Best Thing That Ever Happened for Berkshire Hathaway ShareholdersPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Underwriting company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-N0Y6W7kvQQgUHnb7hSHO9TTV.png?st=2024-05-14T11%3A36%3A30Z&se=2024-05-14T13%3A36%3A30Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2024-05-13T19%3A10%3A46Z&ske=2024-05-14T19%3A10%3A46Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=1qvKLOloU0OWrpqzcuH7YcgBv7QI0hAOq2gAtJGiGqs%3D
1 of Warren Buffett's Biggest Mistakes May Have Been the Best Thing That Ever Happened for Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders

One of the things that makes Warren Buffett such a valuable source of knowledge about investing is his willingness to admit his mistakes. After all, we often learn a lot more from our mistakes than

Forget Costco -- This Stock Has Made Far More MillionairesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Home appliance manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/5d70b6df-fa9b-4237-9702-39c36cb1d4f8.png
Forget Costco -- This Stock Has Made Far More Millionaires

The retail industry's landscape has certainly changed over the past four decades. Then every category of consumer goods supported several different store chains. Brick-and-mortar shopping was

This Record-Breaking 7.7%-Yielding Dividend Stock Continues to Demonstrate Its Durability Despite VolatilityPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gold mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/94faf2bd-99c1-4ea6-b55d-fdcab23c3865.png
This Record-Breaking 7.7%-Yielding Dividend Stock Continues to Demonstrate Its Durability Despite Volatility

Oil and natural gas prices have a significant impact on corporate results in the energy industry. They can change significantly from quarter to quarter, which impacts the cash flows of companies

Shopify Hits a Post-Pandemic High: Time to Buy the Stock?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Shopify Hits a Post-Pandemic High: Time to Buy the Stock?

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) investors are partying like it's early 2022. The e-commerce platform stock recently crossed $80 per share to set a new post-pandemic peak. Shopify's all-time high was $153 in

This High-Flying Stock Just Got Some Bad News: Should You Sell?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Biotech company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-pKgbwxVSbyTCu0UzPNe8NL8D.png?st=2023-05-04T16%3A02%3A58Z&se=2023-05-04T18%3A02%3A58Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-04T12%3A13%3A51Z&ske=2023-05-05T12%3A13%3A51Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=%2BhYssNp3W0HiZMxCV64XVELyP8stYUjFhgUVfPrTLyg%3D
This High-Flying Stock Just Got Some Bad News: Should You Sell?

Biotech giant Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) ended 2023 with an important regulatory approval. The company's gene-editing therapy for a duo of blood-related disorders, Casgevy, earned the nod

Is AMD's Upgraded 2024 AI Guidance a Reason to Buy the Stock?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Is AMD's Upgraded 2024 AI Guidance a Reason to Buy the Stock?

Share prices of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) soared in anticipation of a second wave of artificial intelligence (AI) spending in 2024. The chipmaker actually provided cautious overall

My Biggest High-Conviction Stock I OwnPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/2a011bdc-adca-4de9-8457-d868b31178cf.png
My Biggest High-Conviction Stock I Own

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe share the stocks that have become their largest holdings: MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) and Petrobras (NYSE: PBR).

*Stock prices used

3 Magnificent Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in February
3 Magnificent Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in February

Over long periods, Wall Street is nothing short of a wealth-building machine for patient investors. While there are countless strategies investors can employ to grow their nest egg in the stock

Is Microsoft Stock a Buy After Its Giant Video Game Acquisition Prize?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Is Microsoft Stock a Buy After Its Giant Video Game Acquisition Prize?

It took nearly two years, but Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) finally got its mega-acquisition of top video game publisher Activision Blizzard (ATVI) across the finish line in October 2023. That means the

Amazon Did This for the First Time in 5 Years in 2023. Here's Why It Makes the Stock a Buy.
Amazon Did This for the First Time in 5 Years in 2023. Here's Why It Makes the Stock a Buy.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) spent the past couple of years making moves to fight rising inflation in the near term, but more importantly, these actions should help power strong earnings over time. The

Older Americans Say This Social Security Decision Hurt Them Financially
Older Americans Say This Social Security Decision Hurt Them Financially

The fact that seniors get to choose their Social Security filing age can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's nice to have the flexibility to get your money sooner if that need arises

Alphabet's AI Model Gemini Can Do a Lot. Here's What Could Be Most Valuable.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/da273d82-9e59-413a-99b3-2b0094ff0854.png
Alphabet's AI Model Gemini Can Do a Lot. Here's What Could Be Most Valuable.

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has spent about eight years focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), a market forecast to soar in the double digits this decade. This technology may

Want to Build Wealth in the Stock Market With Next to No Effort? Start With This Type of Investment
Want to Build Wealth in the Stock Market With Next to No Effort? Start With This Type of Investment

Stock prices are surging, and after a rough couple of years, many people are excited about investing again.

However, it's more important than ever to invest in the right places. Even shaky

Here's the Average Stock Market Return in Every Month of the Year
Here's the Average Stock Market Return in Every Month of the Year

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) measures the performance of 500 large U.S. companies that account for 80% of domestic equities by market capitalization. For that reason, the index is commonly used as

Forget Nvidia: These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Are Still Historically CheapPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Telecom equipment supplier, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/ad10ed87-71d0-4096-a50b-ba9470f8264b.png
Forget Nvidia: These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Are Still Historically Cheap

One of the few guarantees Wall Street offers is that there's always going to be a next-big-thing investment trend to captivate investors' attention. At the moment, no trend is garnering more hoopla

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Apple vs. AmazonPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/012f8213-0bd1-4831-98f2-6d5fae956d6a.png
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Apple vs. Amazon

Earnings season has arrived, providing fresh batches of figures to consider when expanding your portfolio.

Two of the major companies releasing results last week were Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon

Is Meta Platforms Stock a Buy Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Is Meta Platforms Stock a Buy Now?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)  is seeing its shares surge thanks to strong fourth-quarter 2023 financial results. Revenue in the last three months of the year totaled $40.1 billion, good for a 25%

Varonis Systems (VRNS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
Varonis Systems (VRNS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Varonis Systems (NASDAQ: VRNS)Q4 2023 Earnings CallFeb 05, 2024, 4:30 p.m. ET

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Biotech company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-pKgbwxVSbyTCu0UzPNe8NL8D.png?st=2023-05-04T16%3A02%3A58Z&se=2023-05-04T18%3A02%3A58Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-04T12%3A13%3A51Z&ske=2023-05-05T12%3A13%3A51Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=%2BhYssNp3W0HiZMxCV64XVELyP8stYUjFhgUVfPrTLyg%3D
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX)Q4 2023 Earnings CallFeb 05, 2024, 4:30 p.m. ET

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Simon Property Group (SPG) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
Simon Property Group (SPG) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG)Q4 2023 Earnings CallFeb 05, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET

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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)Q4 2023 Earnings CallFeb 05, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET

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Chewing Over the Latest Updates From Microsoft and AlphabetPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Auto parts supplier, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-XjwbnkgTrFCFx6Y3gLbqZBCj.png?st=2023-05-13T09%3A21%3A52Z&se=2023-05-13T11%3A21%3A52Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-13T06%3A55%3A39Z&ske=2023-05-14T06%3A55%3A39Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=wJlbn/o%2BieTjclaQNRsJc%2BDDZieC0UCS6BPi5tapxAA%3D
Chewing Over the Latest Updates From Microsoft and Alphabet

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Dylan Lewis discuss:

Chris Camillo, co-host of Dumb Money Live on YouTube, chats with Motley Fool analyst Sanmeet Deo about how he does

Why DocuSign Stock Dropped TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/2b695cca-48cb-4195-802a-e3385fb90ec0.png
Why DocuSign Stock Dropped Today

Shares of DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) fell 8.5% on Monday after Reuters reported talks had stalled with two private equity firms as they weighed whether to acquire the online signature services company.

Why AbbVie Stock Flew Higher on MondayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Pharmaceutical company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-TIgKJfhK8q44RPNTTsL9npu7.png?st=2023-05-08T05%3A58%3A04Z&se=2023-05-08T07%3A58%3A04Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-08T02%3A36%3A56Z&ske=2023-05-09T02%3A36%3A56Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=BDDjRcmCPf%2BH//HSxRGZYByMqOKev8lx0/Dhvka/lXk%3D
Why AbbVie Stock Flew Higher on Monday

Still basking in the afterglow of an encouraging quarterly earnings report, AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) stock saw a healthy 1.5% rise in price across Monday's trading session. What helped was a series of