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Biden reignites talk of a stock-trading ban for lawmakers. Familiar hurdles remain.

President Joe Biden this week announced an endorsement of a stock-trading ban for US lawmakers, making a last-minute entry into an issue that has bedeviled Capitol Hill for years.

Yahoo Finance 4 days ago

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Asian Stocks Eye Cautious Gains as US Worries Ease: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set for a cautiously positive start in holiday-thinned trading after the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge came in below expectations on Friday and a US government shutdown was averted over the weekend.Most Read from BloombergReviving a Little-Known Modernist Landmark in BuffaloThe Architects Who Built MiamiNew York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Still Faces Legal HurdlesNew York City’s Historic Preservation Movement Is Having a Midlife CrisisMexico City to B

Bloomberg 33 minutes ago

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Is Investing $50,000 Into the S&P 500 Today a Surefire Way to Get to $1 Million by Retirement?

Investing in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has historically been a great way for someone to grow their wealth. While you cannot invest directly in the S&P 500, a number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) track the index at a low cost. It may not always be possible to put a big lump sum into the stock market.

Motley Fool 4 hours ago

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Billionaire Steve Ballmer has more than 80% of his portfolio in Microsoft stock and advises everyday investors to ‘keep it simple’

"Microsoft’s outperformed just about every other asset I could have owned. It’s a little hard to say that it hasn’t worked out."

Fortune 4 hours ago

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What's next for the stock market in 2025 (hint: expect some drama)

In a holiday rite, Wall Street predicts how stocks will fare in 2025.

TheStreet 6 hours ago

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Investors Are Doing Something We've Never Seen Before. Here's Warren Buffett's Best Advice for the Situation.

Buffett has applied this wisdom in at least three markets over 40 years.

Motley Fool 6 hours ago

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Stock Market Holidays 2024: Wall Street's Christmas Game Plan

Take a look at this list of stock market holidays in 2024 to find out whether the market will be open on days like Labor Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve and more.

Investor's Business Daily 6 hours ago

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Why Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Is Among the Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for 3 Years?

We recently published a list of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For 3 Years. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against the other best stocks to buy and hold for 3 years. What to Expect From the Stock Market in 2025? On […]

Insider Monkey 6 hours ago

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Why Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Is Among the Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for 3 Years?

We recently published a list of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For 3 Years. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stands against the other best stocks to buy and hold for 3 years. What to Expect From the Stock Market in 2025? On […]

Insider Monkey 6 hours ago

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Veteran analyst explains if stocks will see a Santa Claus Rally this year

Despite a recent downturn, analysts are still bullish going into the new year.

TheStreet 9 hours ago

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3 Top High-Yield Stocks to Buy Before 2024 Is Over

The dividend yield on the average stock has fallen over the past year due to the surge in the stock market. For example, the S&P 500's dividend yield has declined from 1.6% a year ago to around 1.2% these days, which is near its lowest level in over 20 years. Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN)(NYSE: CWEN.A), and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors as great stocks to buy as we head into the new year.

Motley Fool 9 hours ago

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For Emerging Markets, ‘Better Luck Next Year’ Is Hard to Believe

(Bloomberg) -- Emerging markets-focused investors have had little to celebrate over the past year. Or for that matter, over the past decade. Now the prospect of Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade wars has some considering abandoning them altogether.Most Read from BloombergReviving a Little-Known Modernist Landmark in BuffaloThe Architects Who Built MiamiNew York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Still Faces Legal HurdlesNew York City’s Historic Preservation Movement Is Having a Midlife CrisisMexico City t

Bloomberg 9 hours ago

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Analysts unveil surprising small cap stocks forecast for 2025

Here's what could happen to the Russell 2000 and S&P 600 indexes next.

TheStreet 10 hours ago

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3 Bold Stock Market Predictions for 2025

In this article, three Motley Fool contributors draw on their experience to forecast what may be in store for the stock market next year. Here's what they have to say about Artificial Intelligence (AI) software stocks, Ark Innovation ETF, the Magnificent Seven, and more! Jake Lerch (AI software stocks): My prediction is that 2025 will be the year of software stocks.

Motley Fool 10 hours ago

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Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Join the S&P 500 in 2025

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) might be the best-known of the major stock market indexes, but experienced investors know that the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the index that best reflects the overall market. As the name implies, the index holds 500 of the top U.S. large-cap stocks. In order to join it, a company must be based in the U.S., be profitable on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis over its last four quarters, and have a "large-cap" market cap, generally meaning above $10 billion.

Motley Fool 10 hours ago

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4 Reasons to Buy Uber Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) and its industry-leading mobility platform went public in 2019 at a price per share of roughly $45. Today, Uber's share price is has risen to about $60. The company went from burning around $4 billion per year early in its publicly traded history to generating $6 billion in FCF over the trailing 12 months.

Motley Fool 10 hours ago

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Chevron Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

With profits at their peak, companies like Chevron (NYSE: CVX) used that windfall to pay down debt and reward shareholders with generous dividends and massive share buybacks. Since the start of 2023, Chevron's performance has been lackluster, with the stock falling 13%. With Chevron facing these challenges, is it time for investors to buy, sell, or hold the stock?

Motley Fool 10 hours ago

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Why I Just Bought More of These 3 Top Dividend Stocks in My Retirement Account and Plan to Keep Adding in 2025

On top of that, dividend stocks have historically been high performers. The average dividend stock in the S&P 500 has outperformed non-payers by more than two-to-one over the last 50 years, according to data from Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds. Here's why I continue loading up on these top dividend stocks in my retirement account.

Motley Fool 11 hours ago

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‘God Bless America’ Fund Beats Political Rivals with 33% Gain

(Bloomberg) -- The Donald Trump-led red wave was good for Y’ALL.Most Read from BloombergReviving a Little-Known Modernist Landmark in BuffaloThe Architects Who Built MiamiNew York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Still Faces Legal HurdlesNew York City’s Historic Preservation Movement Is Having a Midlife CrisisMexico City to Boost Mobility, Security Ahead of FIFA World CupThat’s the ticker of the exchange-traded fund named God Bless America, which was created for “God-fearing, flag-waving conservatives.

Bloomberg 11 hours ago

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3 Dividend Stocks With Yields Between 4.5% and 7% to Power Your Passive Income Stream in 2025

The dividend yield of the S&P 500 has decreased in recent years due to the dominance of growth stocks in the index and stock prices outpacing dividend growth rates. With the index now yielding just 1.3%, investors looking for stocks to boost their passive income stream may want to consider higher-yielding options. Here's why three Motley Fool contributors think the sell-off in these dividend stocks is a buying opportunity for patient investors.

Motley Fool 11 hours ago

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