SNP - Delayed Quote AUD

S&P Global ESG Dividend Aristoc (^SPGSDAAP)

247.03

+2.16

(+0.88%)

At close: December 20 at 5:22:18 PM EST

The Dow's losing streak showed its big weakness: Chart of the Week

With its 0.04% gain Thursday, the Dow finally broke its 10-day losing streak, the worst since the 70s. But this week’s performance was yet another reminder of why the historically important index is now more historical than important.

Yahoo Finance 18 hours ago

^DJI

^GSPC
PayPal Is Up 42% in 6 Months: Is It a Smart Stock to Buy for 2025 and Beyond?

After a difficult start to the year that saw shares drop 6% in the first half of 2024, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is on its way up, winning over investors in remarkable fashion. Long-term investors might still consider initiating a position in PayPal. The positive momentum for PayPal shares started when the business reported financial results for the second quarter of 2024 (ended June 30).

Motley Fool 5 hours ago

PYPL

^GSPC
CrowdStrike’s (CRWD) $1 Billion Success: A Milestone in AI-Driven Cybersecurity Transformation

We recently published a list of 10 AI News Investors Shouldn’t Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) stands against other AI news investors shouldn’t miss. Heading into next year, the outlook for artificial intelligence is quite optimistic. It is anticipated that the AI boom […]

Insider Monkey 6 hours ago

^GSPC

CRWD
AI is the Future, but Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Focuses on Now: The Drivers Behind Stock Gains

We recently published a list of 10 AI News Investors Shouldn’t Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) stands against other AI news investors shouldn’t miss. Heading into next year, the outlook for artificial intelligence is quite optimistic. It is anticipated that the AI […]

Insider Monkey 6 hours ago

PANW

^GSPC
SentinelOne’s (S) New AI Agent Purple AI: How Is It Fueling Big Growth Expectations?

We recently published a list of 10 AI News Investors Shouldn’t Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where SentinelOne, Inc. (NYSE:S) stands against other AI news investors shouldn’t miss. Heading into next year, the outlook for artificial intelligence is quite optimistic. It is anticipated that the AI boom will […]

Insider Monkey 6 hours ago

S

^GSPC
Quantum (QMCO) and NVIDIA Partner for AI Infrastructure with New All-Flash File System Client

We recently published a list of 10 AI News Investors Shouldn’t Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ:QMCO) stands against other AI news investors shouldn’t miss. Heading into next year, the outlook for artificial intelligence is quite optimistic. It is anticipated that the AI boom will […]

Insider Monkey 6 hours ago

^GSPC
This Warren Buffett Index Fund Has a 100% Success Rate in the Stock Market -- and It Just Might Make You a Millionaire

Whether you're saving for retirement or simply looking to increase your net worth, investing in the stock market is one of the easiest and safest ways to build long-term wealth. If you're looking for a relatively safe and low-maintenance way to get involved in the stock market, you can't go wrong with an index fund. An index fund is a group of securities bundled together into a single investment, so by investing in just one fund, you can instantly gain a stake in hundreds of stocks at once.

Motley Fool 8 hours ago

^GSPC
There’s now a 40% chance the Fed will pivot back to hiking rates again next year, top economist says

"For investors, it is starting to look similar to 2022—too high inflation, rising interest rates, and falling stock prices."

Fortune 8 hours ago

^GSPC
Perfect Corp. (PERF) Unveils Game-Changing AI APIs for Beauty Tech

We recently published a list of 10 AI News Investors Shouldn’t Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Perfect Corp. (NYSE:PERF) stands against other AI news investors shouldn’t miss. Heading into next year, the outlook for artificial intelligence is quite optimistic. It is anticipated that the AI boom will […]

Insider Monkey 10 hours ago

PERF-WS

^GSPC
Cathie Wood sells $21.5 million of soaring tech stocks as stocks whipsaw

The Nasdaq Composite is up 30% this year, while the ARK Innovation ETF has returned 11.1%.

TheStreet 11 hours ago

TSLA

^GSPC

COIN
Should You Forget Bitcoin and Buy Solana Instead?

Is it time to swap Bitcoin for Solana? Here's what you need to know about these big crypto names and their long-term prospects.

Motley Fool 12 hours ago

^GSPC
This Powerhouse Vanguard ETF Could Turn $300 Per Month Into $1.2 Million. Here's How.

Building an investment portfolio worth $1 million or more is a dream many people share, yet relatively few will achieve. Investing in the stock market is one of the most attainable ways to generate serious wealth, and you don't need to be an expert at choosing stocks or timing the market.

Motley Fool 13 hours ago

^GSPC
19-Year-Old Server-Turned-Reseller With $70K In Savings Asks For Stock Investing Advice On Reddit – 'I Feel Stuck'

Many young adults are beginning to explore the world of investing and seeking advice online on various forums. A 19-year-old college student has also turned to Reddit for direction on building financial security. The 19-year-old business major has ...

Benzinga 14 hours ago

^GSPC

RDDT
Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever.

If you know you'll need bigger and bigger dividend payments in the future, plan for that now.

Motley Fool 14 hours ago

^GSPC
Nvidia stock slumps, the Dow's losing streak, and Social Security's big changes: Markets news roundup

Retiring at 65 is increasingly a thing of the past — especially if you want to get your full Social Security benefits.

Quartz 15 hours ago

^DJI

NVDA

^GSPC
Market timers have given up on stocks — which is exactly what you want to see now

Hopeful signs in the short term, but the longer-term picture for stocks is troubling.

MarketWatch 15 hours ago

^DJI
This Is the Top-Performing Vanguard ETF This Year. Should You Buy It for 2025?

As you might imagine, its growth ETFs are performing exceptionally well this year. When the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is up, growth stocks, as a category, usually beat it. It's the opposite for value stocks, which tend to do better when the market is down but may underperform when the market is up.

Motley Fool 17 hours ago

^GSPC
2 Beaten-Down Dividend Stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average With Above-Average Yields. Are They Buys Now?

Investors who are hungry for dividend-paying stocks that can be relied on will want to turn their attention toward the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI). It's a great place to start looking for streams of passive income. For example, the index ejected Walgreens Boots Alliance this February.

Motley Fool 18 hours ago

VZ

CVX

^DJI
These 3 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks Have Trounced the Market This Year. Can They Do It Again in 2025?

Warren Buffett appears to be on track to beat the S&P 500 again in 2024, but not by much. Berkshire Hathaway's shares are up year-to-date only around 3% more than the S&P. Buffett has owned shares of American Express (NYSE: AXP) for decades.

Motley Fool 18 hours ago

AXP

C

^GSPC
Got $1,000? 3 Smart ETFs to Buy Before 2025 Begins.

The S&P 500 is on track to deliver back-to-back years of more than 20% gains, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index has nearly doubled since the start of 2023. Investors could just buy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100 in hopes of a continued rally. A potentially big one is falling interest rates, as the Federal Reserve continues to lower the benchmark federal funds rate (even if the pace is slower than expected).

Motley Fool 18 hours ago

^GSPC