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Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Better Buy Than an S&P 500 Index Fund?

Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway and S&P 500 index funds are both smart, all-around choices for long-term investors.Although both are solid buy-and-hold investments, they're distinctly

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Federal Reserve Inflation Outlook Signals a Critical Warning for Investors

Key PointsRising oil prices and AI build-out spending are driving higher inflation.The strong economy is giving the Federal Reserve confidence that the country can handle higher ra

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Is Almonty a Buy After Its 326% Rally?

Almonty Industries (NASDAQ: ALM) has moved its flagship Sangdong mine into production just as Western buyers are seeking non-Chinese tungsten supply. That creates a compelling grow

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Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Pick for 2027: Nvidia versus Micron

Key PointsMicron may hold the short-term advantage, but Nvidia is better over the long haul.Both stocks are slated for monster upside next year. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidi

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What S&P 500 Gains of 9.5% in the First Half Signal for the Rest of the Year

Key PointsThe S&P 500 index gained roughly 9.5% in the first half of 2026, which is a very good return for a six-month period. Investors should be cautious about reading too much i

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Anthropic IPO: 1 Key Lesson Investors Can Learn From SpaceX

Key PointsSpace Exploration Technologies' valuation has been on a roller coaster ride, plummeting by more than $1 trillion during its brief time as a public traded company before p

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Star Bulk Carriers Director Pappas Buys 74,400 Shares for $2.1 Million. Is This a Sign the Shipping Bull Market Will Continue?

Key PointsThe director acquired 74,400 shares at a weighted average price of $28.27 per share for a total transaction value of ~$2.1 million.The purchase involved shares equal to 2

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Casella Waste Director Michael Burke Sells 1,100 Shares for $105,000

Key PointsThe insider sold 1,100 shares in a transaction valued at $105,000.The transaction size was equal to 7% of the total direct equity stake held by the insider before the fil

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If There's Just 1 Move All Investors Should Make Right Now, History Says It's This

Key PointsIf the market keeps up its performance, this will be its fourth year in a row with double-digit gains.That last happened ahead of the dot-com crash in 2000, and the marke

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The Stock Market's Biggest Companies Are Losing Their Grip. Here's the ETF I'd Buy If History Repeats.

Key PointsThe Magnificent Seven stocks have been lagging the S&P 500 by a wide margin in 2026.I see two primary factors driving the rotation away from these mega stocks.Here's the

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Rocket Lab's $2.36 Billion Backlog Says More Than Its Stock Price Does

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is proving it can win major defense spacecraft programs before Neutron flies. Record revenue, a $2.36 billion backlog, and a potential $397 million Space

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Warren Buffett Watched Alphabet's Stock Price Climb 9,000% Before He Decided to Invest. Here's Why He and Greg Abel Are Making It One of Berkshire Hathaway's Biggest Investments Now.

Key PointsBuffett has said he made a mistake not buying Alphabet earlier.The stock is now Berkshire's third-largest position in its marketable equity portfolio.Recent comments from

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What 1 Popular Retirement Rule Says You Should Have Saved by Age 67

Key PointsThe average net worth of a 65 to 74-year-old is roughly $1.8 million, but the median is just $410,000.If you are trying to come up with your own retirement target, you sh

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Upstart, Affirm, and SoFi All Lend to the Same Borrowers. Only One of Them Funds With Deposits.

Key PointsSoFi got its bank charter in 2022, and it was one of the first fintechs to get one. It has been transformative for the bank, allowing it to take deposits and fund its loa

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Purpose, People, and Core Pursuits: Key Ingredients to a Happy Retirement

In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Wes Moss, Wes is a Certified Financial Planner®, the chief investment

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Media Tycoon John Malone Buys 37,082 More Liberty Latin America Preference Shares. What Does This Tell Investors?

Key PointsThe acquisition of 37,082 shares was executed at a weighted average price of $20.43, representing a total capital commitment of ~$758,000.The transaction size was just ab

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How to Know if You're Spending Too Little in Retirement

Key PointsIf you can't bear to part with even a portion of your savings, it can prevent you from enjoying life.A portfolio that continues to grow throughout your retirement means l

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How Much Does It Take to Be Happy in Retirement?

In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Wes Moss, a Certified Financial Planner®, the chief investment strate

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Hims & Hers Chief Legal Officer Soleil Boughton Sells 6,236 Shares

Key PointsThe transaction involved shares equal to 2% of the stake held before the filing.The executive retains direct ownership of approximately 304,000 shares following the compl

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Anthropic's IPO Is Coming. Here's What That Means for S&P 500 Investors.

Key PointsAnthropic is planning to go public before the end of October.Its IPO will test the depth of market demand for exposure to AI, which has been quite high for some time now.

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Redwire Stock: A High-Risk Bet on SpaceX Starship or a Lower-Growth Plan B?

Key PointsRedwire’s growth outlook hinges on SpaceX’s Starship becoming a reliable launcher beyond NASA work.If Starship stumbles, Redwire may pivot to slower-growth niches, reshap

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Schwab Treasury ETF vs SPDR Corporate Bond ETF. Which Bond Fund Is the Better Insurance Policy for Your Portfolio?

Key PointsSchwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF has a lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.04% for State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF.State Street SPDR Por

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Has AGNC's Monthly Dividend Made Up for What Its Share Price Did?

Key PointsAGNC Investment's share price has fallen about 50% since its IPO. While its dividend rate has also declined, it has paid out more than $50 per share in cumulative dividen

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Is Arm Holdings Still a Hidden Winner of the AI Chip Race?

Key PointsArm doesn't build chips; it licenses designs and collects a royalty on every unit shipped.Nvidia, Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet all build Arm-based CPUs for their data

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I Wouldn't Touch This 6.3%-Yielding Dividend Stock Right Now, Even Though Everyone Else Is Buying It.

Key PointsEnergy Transfer has a 6.3% yield, well supported by distributable earnings. While I understand the investment's attractiveness, there's a history here that I can't get pa

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What History Says About Owning Berkshire Hathaway Through a Recession

Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway is much more than a collection of high-quality stocks.Even in challenging economic times, the conglomerate’s wholly-owned businesses remain capable of

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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and the FOMC Just Hiked Interest Rates, and 36 Years of History Make Clear What Comes Next for Stocks

Key PointsFed Chair Warsh and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kicked off a rate-hiking cycle on Sept. 16 by raising the federal funds target rate 25 basis points to 3.75%-

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History Says This Investment Strategy Can Build a $1 Million Portfolio. Here's How.

Key PointsBuilding a $1 million portfolio is a dream for almost everyone.However, you need a disciplined investing plan to get you there.Here's what you need to do, along with the

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Are You Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment? 3 Things You Can Do Now.

Key PointsMedicare open enrollment begins on Oct. 15.It's an opportunity to make changes to your Medicare coverage.Reviewing your plan's notice of change, prescriptions, and upcomi

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Darden Stock Breaks $207.25 as Earnings Week Puts $202.75 Support in Focus

TradingKey - Darden Restaurants closed at $206.74 on the September 17th trading day. This is exactly in line with the $206.70 reported in the reference. Trading below the trendline and $207.25 hints a

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