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We're 6 Weeks Away From a Historic Change at the Federal Reserve -- and It May Be the Tipping Point for a Pricey Stock Market

Key PointsJerome Powell's second term as Fed chair will conclude on May 15.President Donald Trump, who's been a vocal critic of the Fed chair and the Federal Open Market Committee

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Stop Losing Money to Required Minimum Distributions and Use This Simple Fix

Key PointsDistributions from ordinary IRAs are usually taxable withdrawals, even if the account owner doesn't want or need the money.It is possible, however, to accelerate some or

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1 Reason I'm Never Selling Alphabet Stock

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall explains the biggest reason (out of many) he fully intends to own Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) permanently.*Stock prices

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I've Changed My Mind on This Beaten-Down Growth Stock. The AI Supercycle Bears Got It Wrong.

Key PointsReddit is up since its debut over two years ago, but it recently lost half of its value.Reddit has become the No. 1 source cited in AI answers.Its valuation has become in

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Is Micron the New Nvidia?

Key PointsFor nearly three years, AI hyperscalers raced to procure as many GPUs from Nvidia as possible.While GPUs remain an important pillar supporting AI development, larger mode

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Toast Is Down 25% in 2026. Is This a Once-in-a-Lifetime Buying Opportunity?

Key PointsToast stock was the victim of its association with three tough sectors.However, its long-term growth story in unchanged and the stock is attractively valued. 10 stocks we

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Warren Buffett's Favorite Holdings: 3 Stocks Worth Owning for a Lifetime

Key PointsApple's durable moat makes it a rarity among tech stocks.American Express still has the ingredients in place to outperform the market.Dividend-focused investors should li

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Will U.S. Inflation Jump to 4.2% This Year? The Fed Says No, but This Gold-Standard Forecaster Says Yes.

Key PointsThe OECD predicts U.S. headline inflation will rise to 4.2% in 2026.We have only had inflation that high twice since 1992. High inflation would be very disruptive to the

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Should You Forget Sandisk and Buy These 2 AI Stocks While They're Cheap?

Key PointsSandisk has been riding the NAND supercycle.Nvidia's GPUs are complex chips with a strong ecosystem behind them.Broadcom is a data center networking and custom AI chip le

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The Great Rotation Has Tech Investors Spooked. I'm Buying This Growth Stock Instead.

Key PointsThe “Great Rotation” is driving indiscriminate selling across software stocks.Fundamentally strong companies like Commvault Systems are seeing stock prices fall sharply d

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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Worked in 2025 Aren't Working in 2026. Here's the New Playbook.

Key PointsAfter a swell of hype, investors are now looking for adequate profits.Not every AI-powered solution brings actual marketable value to the table.Every player in the artifi

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VOO Costs Just 0.03% a Year and Tracks 500 of America's Largest Companies. A Tough Market Does Not Change That Value Proposition.

Key PointsThe Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a simple and hassle-free investment vehicle to gain access to the S&P 500 index. Due to the rise of the technology sector, investors must be b

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Is the "Magnificent Seven" Era Over? Here Are the Stocks That Replace Them

Key PointsThe Magnificent Seven tech stocks have led market gains over the past few years.These players have slipped amid general market concerns in recent weeks.10 stocks we like

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Will a Historic Energy Supply Disruption Ignite a Stock Market Crash Under President Donald Trump? Here's What 86 Years of History Have to Say.

Key PointsThe Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite entered correction territory last week, with the S&P 500 within striking distance of a double-digit decline from its

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The Dip Is Here for Archer Aviation. Here's Whether to Buy It or Walk Away.

Key PointsArcher Aviation's stock has dipped along with the broad market in March. The company aims to build electric air taxis for urban areas, but is still pre-revenue.Shares of

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Palantir Technologies Stock Is Down 30%. Wall Street Says This Will Happen Next. (Hint: It May Surprise You.)

Key PointsPalantir is down 30% from its record high, but most Wall Street analysts expect the stock to rebound.Palantir is a leader in AI decisioning platforms, and the company has

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Goldman Sachs Says Bitcoin Bottom Is Near. Is It Time to Buy?

Key PointsDown 45% from last year's high, now could be a good time to buy Bitcoin.Increasing geopolitical tensions and inflation will likely pressure crypto in the coming months.In

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Did Alphabet Just Say Checkmate to Micron?

Key PointsMicron is a key memory supplier.Memory capacity was a bottleneck in the AI supply chain.10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ:

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Medicare Costs Are Climbing Faster Than You Think: What Retirees Need to Know Now

Key PointsMedicare costs tend to rise from year to year.In 2026, they're up substantially.It's important to plan for Medicare costs so your retirement budget isn't thrown for a loo

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The Future of Warfare Is Drones. This Defense Stock Is Perfectly Positioned to Benefit.

Key PointsThe Strait of Hormuz closure is showing the importance of underwater superiority. Kraken Robotics is a key battery supplier for underwater drones, which are attracting ma

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What Is the Jevons Paradox and What Does It Mean for Micron and Sandisk Investors After Google's Revolutionary AI Breakthrough?

Key PointsGoogle's memory-compression algorithm caused Micron and Sandisk stocks to plunge.However, an obscure economics concept suggests it will increase demand for these companie

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Could Investing $10,000 in SPYM Make You a Millionaire?

Key PointsThe State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF delivered average annual returns of 15.5% for the past 10 years. The fund tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index and char

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SpaceX IPO: Will It Be a Buy or a Bust?

Key PointsSpaceX filed confidentially to go public on April 1.It recently combined with xAI.Its valuation would be higher than any company on the S&P 500.These 10 stocks could mint

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JEPI vs. JEPQ: Which Is the Better Buy in April?

Key PointsHigh yield and defensive strategies have outperformed the broader market in the current pullback.Covered call strategies can deliver the yield, but it's really more about

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This Under-the-Radar Fintech Stock Has Been Quietly Gaining Market Share

Key PointsSezzle has high revenue growth and issued solid guidance for fiscal 2026.The BNPL industry is riding a multiyear growth opportunity, and Sezzle is positioned as one of th

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Dividends Don't Lie: This Is the Most Reliable High-Yield REIT

Key PointsFederal Realty has increased its dividend annually for 58 consecutive years.The strip mall and mixed-use landlord is the only REIT to have achieved Dividend King status.1

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Should You Forget Ethereum and Buy This Cryptocurrency Instead?

Key PointsFor more than a decade, Ethereum has been the top Layer-1 blockchain network in the world.Ethereum's market dominance is showing signs of weakness, especially in the key

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Massive News for Intel Stock Investors

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is in a much better financial position than a couple of years ago, and this move was evidence of that.Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team j

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Is Cloudflare Stock an Undervalued AI Stock to Buy?

Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) stock has held up relatively well amid fears of a broader economic slowdown.Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on

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Monster Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?

The energy drink category is forecast to grow by double digits in 2026. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known compa

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