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Want to Start the New Investing Year Off Right? 3 Warren Buffett-Inspired Moves to Make Before 2026

Key PointsThese moves should favor positive performance in any market environment.Buffett has made all of the following moves repeatedly throughout his career.10 stocks we like bet

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What Does the Presidential Election Cycle Say the Market Will Do in 2026?

Key PointsHistorically, the second year of a president's four-year term is the weakest for the stock market.Presidents tend to return their focus to the economy in their third year

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Is It Too Late to Buy AI Stocks in 2025? The Answer May Surprise You.

Key PointsStocks like BigBear.AI are ones to avoid, no matter how low the price falls.Palantir is a strong business, but it remains overvalued.Reasonably priced stocks like Amazon

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Planning to Claim Social Security in 2026? 3 Things to Do Right Now

Key PointsYour age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit.Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies to maximize their household benefits.Having the

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Is Strategy Stock Yesterday's News?

Key PointsStrategy stock has outperformed Bitcoin over the last five years, but it's underperforming the cryptocurrency in 2025. Strategy has sold new stock and issued bonds to fun

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Prediction: Iren Could Soar Another 150%

Iren (NASDAQ: IREN) is racing to become a significant force in AI cloud computing, backed by a huge Microsoft contract and rapid GPU expansion. This video breaks down the bullish c

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Are AutoZone (AZO) Stock Investors Happy, or Did They Miss Out?

Key PointsAutoZone shares have crushed the S&P 500 in the past five years. The products this company sells register durable demand, making it a safe holding in any economic situat

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XLP vs. VDC: Are Lower Fees Better Than Broader Exposure?

Key PointsXLP charges a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than VDCVDC outperformed XLP on five-year total return, but both funds saw similar maximum d

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Move Over D-Wave, Alphabet Is Taking Over Quantum Computing

Key PointsD-Wave's status as pure-play in quantum computing could help deliver big upside, but Alphabet offers a more balanced risk-reward profile.Alphabet has massive capital reso

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President Donald Trump's Policies Come With Unintended Consequences for Social Security

Key PointsPresident Trump has overseen several key changes to Social Security during the first year of his second nonconsecutive term. Trump's tariff and trade policy has had a per

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VGT vs. FTEC: How These Two Similar Tech ETFs Compare on Risk, Performance, and Scale

Key PointsBoth funds deliver nearly identical sector exposure and recent performance, with a minimal expense difference.Top holdings are similar, but VGT holds more stocks overall.

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3 Social Security Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

Key PointsDon't claim benefits early until you've done the math.Don't file for benefits without consulting your spouse.Don't wait too long to sign up if you don't have a work histo

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A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity: 1 Vanguard Index Fund to Buy for the AI Boom

Key PointsU.S. electricity demand is forecast to grow at its fastest pace in decades as electrification, industrial reshoring, and artificial intelligence boost power demand.The ut

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VOOG vs. MGK: Tech Exposure is Key

Key PointsBoth funds charge identical expense ratios, but Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF pays a slightly higher dividend yield.VOOG holds over three times as many stocks as MGK, resul

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Got $1,000? 1 Tech Stock to Buy and Hold for Decades

Key PointsReddit is becoming a default destination for people to get information on almost anything.Analysts expect its earnings per share to grow at high rates.10 stocks we like b

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Nvidia's AI Dominance Is Still Building. Could the Stock Go Even Higher?

Key PointsNvidia's main industry is expected to have a 29% compound annual growth rate, and it is far surpassing that.The company's huge market cap points to its strength but also

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Sirius XM vs. GoPro

Key PointsBefore making an investment decision, you should understand a company's business.Sirius XM consists of two distinct businesses: its namesake division and Pandora.GoPro is

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Is D-Wave Quantum One of the Most Overlooked Tech Stories of the Decade?

Key PointsQuantum computing is becoming a new focus for tech sector investors.D-Wave's approach to building quantum computers differs from most of its competitors.While the company

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Is Costco Stock a Long-Term Buy?

Key PointsCostco has steadily grown its same-store sales and net income over time. It continues to open new warehouse locations, indicating robust demand. Despite the stock being o

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Prediction: Rigetti Could Surge Nearly 100%

Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) is advancing quantum hardware by improving qubit fidelity, chiplet technology, and hybrid integration through collaborations such as with Nvidia's

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Tesla vs. Rivian: Which EV Stock Will Outperform in 2026?

Key PointsTesla's 2026 stock performance will most likely revolve around its robotaxi ambitions.Rivian's 2026 performance hinges on the launch of its new R2 SUV.10 stocks we like b

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Games, Games, Games, Vol. 7

In this podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner shares five "in case you missed it" classics and then moves through a curated list of 12 games, arranged from lightest to heav

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Should You Really Invest in the Stock Market in 2026? Here's What History Says.

Key PointsMore investors are becoming concerned that a recession or bear market is on the horizon.It can be tempting to avoid investing right now, but history suggests the opposite

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What to Know Before Buying The Metals Company Stock

Key PointsTMC wants to vacuum potato-sized rocks off the Pacific floor.Each rock contains metals that are critical for batteries.The company is pre-revenue, and it needs regulatory

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The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

Key PointsDividend stocks can be an excellent way for investors to earn income from their investment portfolios. Companies that consistently pay tend to have sound business models

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The Best Oil Stock to Invest $150 in Right Now

Key PointsChevron expects to reach an inflection point in producing free cash flow next year. Drivers include recently completed expansion projects and cost-saving initiatives. The

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Netflix Is Reinventing Its Business Again. Could the Stock Be Heading Higher?

Key PointsNetflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but Paramount Skyview is trying to ruin the party with a hostile bid.If it goes through, the deal would inject Netfl

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Meet My Top 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks for 2026

Key PointsAMD is battling to gain some ground on Nvidia in the GPU space.Alphabet's TPUs, which it designed in partnership with Broadcom, could become the market's next hot computi

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Wells Fargo Stock Just Hit an All-Time High. Here Are 2 Tailwinds Behind the Banking Giant.

Key PointsUp until this year, Wells Fargo had been operating under several consent orders and a very restrictive asset cap.With those now removed or terminated, the bank has achiev

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Is BigBear.ai a Buy?

Key PointsBigBear.ai's revenue fell 20% in the third quarter, following a pattern of declines.The company's margins are falling, and it has a negative free cash flow of $9.8 millio

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