Although the S&P 500 is close to its all-time high, some stocks trade for remarkably cheap valuations. In this video, longtime Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel discusses why he thinks PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is a no-brainer stock to buy right now, while fellow contributor Tyler Crowe explains why he thinks MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) is too attractive […]
To earn superior returns in the stock market, it helps to invest in strong companies serving growing industries, and one industry that is showing great potential for investor returns is semiconductors. Enterprises around the world are pouring billions into data center infrastructure to prepare for growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services, making top chip […]
During the 12-week period that ended May 4 — its fiscal 2024 third quarter — AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) reported 3.5% and 7.5% gains in revenue and diluted earnings per share, respectively. Shareholders weren’t pleased with those results and immediately sent the stock lower following the news. As of May 24, shares of the auto parts […]
“I suggest Vanguard’s.” Warren Buffett wrote those words in his 2013 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. The legendary investor had just explained why his will instructs that most of the cash his family inherits be invested in a low-cost S&P 500 index fund. Buffett didn’t mind giving his preference of which one with his comment […]
You’re probably familiar with the old adage, “April showers bring May flowers.” And you probably know the punchline to the question, “What do May flowers bring?” (The answer: Pilgrims.) But what does June bring? Three Motley Fool contributors think the new month should usher in great investing opportunities. Here’s why they picked AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), […]
Although its stock is up by close to 2,000% over the last 10 years, MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) still has relatively low name recognition in the U.S. today. Some might rightly call it the Amazon of the Amazon. But for me, I call this Latin American giant in e-commerce and digital financial services a no-brainer stock to […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is relatively new for most companies, but not for C3.ai (NYSE: AI). It has developed the technology since 2009, and it was one of the first enterprise software providers in the fast-growing AI industry. Today, businesses across 19 industries use C3.ai to accelerate their adoption of AI, and the company’s revenue growth […]
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) has taken its longtime shareholders for a wild ride. After shares skyrocketed 1,220% from their initial public offering in December 2020 to their all-time high in October 2021, they have cratered 94% since (as of May 23). The pessimism with this fintech stock has likely never been higher; it has dropped 43% […]
Imagine being able to charge your electric vehicle next to a lamppost. For drivers in major metro areas like New York, Chicago, and Detroit, that vision is now a reality thanks to a clever new EV charging solution. Electrek called the technology “first-of-a-kind.” Voltpost, an innovative EV charging company, has developed a modular charger that […]
Buying stocks that can raise their dividends year after year is a great way to build a portfolio. Not only will you receive a growing stream of income, but dividend growth stocks also historically outperform the S&P 500. Dividend growers and initiators produced annual total returns of 10.2% from 1973 to 2023, according to research […]
Investing in high-yield dividend stocks is an easy way to turn idle cash sitting in your portfolio into a lucrative income stream. High-quality income producers can provide you with a steadily rising stream of dividend income. Pipeline giants Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) and Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) are no-brainers among high-yield dividend stocks. They have […]
Passive income investors dream of finding companies that can pay reliable and growing dividends while also beating the market. A company must grow its earnings to distribute more money to shareholders over time. To grow earnings, the business has to be in good financial shape and navigate economic cycles to raise its dividend even if […]