The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

Today, I share the seven best stocks to buy in July 2023, which I believe have significant upside for long-term investors. I provide a blend of stocks, from hypergrowth stocks to mature growth stocks, that are opportunities for growth investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 30, 2023. The video was published on July 1, 2023. Find out why Tesla is one of the 10 best stocks to buy now Our analyst team has spent more than a decade beating the market.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 1, 2023

Department store retail chain Kohl’s announced its first quarter earnings late in May. After multiple quarters of sinking stock prices and disappointing sales, they reported a surprise profit. Though Kohl’s.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

Image source: Getty Images I have a potentially tragic but fun story for you. Back when I was on Facebook, I ran across photos posted by a couple I know. Like many young couples, this pair dealt with too many bills and insufficient cash to cover them. It was a stressful situation. However, one of their posts surprised me around the first day of July.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 1, 2023

Your online reputation holds immense power. It can shape public perception of your business, influence decisions and impact success. Here's how to protect it.

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JULY 1, 2023

I'm on an investing mission. I want to grow my passive investment income to match my expenses so I can achieve financial freedom. While I have a long way to go, I'm making steady progress each time I make a new income-generating investment. I recently invested about $600 to buy even more shares of W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC). Here's why the diversified REIT is one of my favorite places to generate dividend income these days.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 1, 2023

Inside the minds of the successful: Uncover the five crucial characteristics that drive achievement at the highest level.

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The Big Picture

JULY 1, 2023

This week, we speak with Ilana Weinstein, CEO of hedge fund executive search firm IDW Group. The firm’s practice places senior hedge fund and business professionals across the investment landscape. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss the challenges of attracting and retaining the best talent.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

The stock market is rallying, but Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is watching the parade from the Main Street curb. The family entertainment giant is trading less than 3% higher in 2023, sorely trailing the general market. The stock is now trading lower than it was when Bob Iger announced his return as CEO more than seven months ago. We're in the thick of summer, a time when Disney is normally at its best.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 1, 2023

Over the weekend my siblings and I had our monthly phone call. Usually, it’s pretty lighthearted. We check-in on each other, reminisce about our childhood, and make plans to see.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

If you have federal student loans, you have several different repayment options. You can stick with the standard payoff plan, which would have you debt-free in a decade with fixed monthly payments. You can also opt for alternatives such as income-driven plans. There are several income-driven options, each of which cap payments at a percentage of discretionary income (10% to 20% depending on the plan).

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 1, 2023

During my career, I discovered that closing a sale only completes about 20% of the sales process, contrary to the common belief that it constitutes 80%. The remaining 80% encompasses.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has come a long way since starting as an online book retailer in 1994. The company's stock has soared over 130,000% since it went public three years later, with its business expanding to now include countless other products, an extensive library of digital services, grocery, space satellites, and cloud computing. Amazon's growth has led it to achieve leading market shares in e-commerce and the cloud industry, suggesting the best time to buy the company's stock might have be

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 1, 2023

Finding the right financial advisor is a lot like dating — you need to ask the right questions to find out if the connection is there. Here are some of my tips.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

With the cord-cutting movement still in full swing at the same time its broadband service's growth is slowing to a crawl, you'd think Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) would recognize -- and then maximize -- its next-best growth opportunity. But, rather than doubling down on free ad-supported TV (FAST) or ad-supported video on-demand (AVOD), the company is pulling back a bit from the business, hedging its bet in a way that could limit its ultimate upside.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 1, 2023

43 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister shares his most complete and up to the minute analysis of what lies ahead for investors the rest of 2023. This includes a review.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

Retirement is an exciting time for many people. After decades of working, you can live life exactly on your own terms. For some people, an ideal retirement looks like doing absolutely nothing; for others, it means picking up a new hobby; and for some, this means retiring abroad in the country of their dreams. While a lot of people would love to retire abroad, many believe they're not in a financial position to do so.

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The Reformed Broker

JULY 1, 2023

And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. These are the most read posts on the site this week, in case you missed it: . The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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JULY 1, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Many people enter retirement without a whole lot of money in savings. Some wrap up their careers with no nest egg at all. But if you don't make an effort to save nicely, you could end up in dire financial straits once retirement rolls around. Social Security will replace about 40% of your wages if you're an average earner.

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Financial Times M&A

JULY 1, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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JULY 1, 2023

2023 is the year of artificial intelligence (AI) in the stock market. The launch of ChatGPT from OpenAI late last year set off a frenzy for generative AI and related tools, and some tech leaders expect it to be one of the biggest technologies ever. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai even said AI could be more significant than fire or electricity. Not surprisingly, AI stocks have soared on expectations for the transformative technology, and some media outlets have even declared a new bull market, driven

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The Big Picture

JULY 1, 2023

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form 4-day weekend reads: • A $100 Billion Wealth Migration Tilts US Economy’s Center of Gravity South : Some 2.2 million people moved to the Southeast in just over two years. That’s roughly the population of Houston. ( Bloomberg ) • The Super Connector Who Built Sam Bankman-Fried’s Celebrity World : Michael Kives, a former Hollywood agent, connected FTX’s founder to Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom,

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

All 23 banks required to participate easily passed the Federal Reserve's annual stress testing exercise, where the Federal Reserve puts the largest and most complex banks with a U.S. presence through a hypothetical adverse economic scenario to see how their balance sheets would hold up. The goal is to ensure the safety and soundness of the banking system and to make sure banks can also continue to lend during a difficult economic scenario.

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Hedgestone

JULY 1, 2023

Are you considering buying a lawn care business? Acquiring an existing business can be a great way to enter a new market or expand your existing operations. However, it can also be a complicated process with many potential pitfalls. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key steps involved in buying a lawn care business and provide tips on how to navigate the process successfully.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

If the 2000s were the decade of the internet, and the cloud dominated the 2010s, the 2020s could be the decade of artificial intelligence (AI). The idea of AI isn't new, but mainstream adoption and hype accelerated in 2023 when generative AI like ChatGPT began shocking the world. Naturally, AI stocks have been blisteringly hot this year as investors seek ways to capitalize on the industry's potential.

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Financial Times M&A

JULY 1, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

The electric vehicle (EV) and renewable power markets are expanding rapidly, bucking worries of recession and global economic slowdown. Companies playing an outsize role in these emerging industries have been holding up well. But then there's Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ: ACLS) , which has been doing more than holding up well. The small semiconductor manufacturing equipment stock is up 200% in the past 12 months, including a more than 100% run since the start of 2023.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 1, 2023

Don't wait for Prime Day to score $20 Savings on this convenient 6-in-1 charging cable.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jim Gillies and host Ricky Mulvey discuss: Walgreens Boots Alliance 's disappointing third quarter. The pharmacy chain's turnaround story. What to look for in investor presentations. Why investors are cheering Brookfield 's $4.3 billion bid for life insurance company American Equity. Plus, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp and senior analyst Matt Argersinger discuss the fundamentals and trade-offs of owning dividend payers.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 1, 2023

Limited-time offer: exclusive deal on the Tykr Stock Screener.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann and hosts Deidre Woollard and Ricky Mulvey discuss: Alibaba 's leadership changes. The difference between spinoffs and IPOs for Alibaba shareholders. If Amazon makes it too hard to unsubscribe from Prime. What happens when a stock trades under $1. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.

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Financial Times - Banking

JULY 1, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Home prices have risen rapidly in recent years and mortgage rates are higher as well. While the cost of homeownership has become less affordable, there are some factors in your control. Here are three things in particular that can help you save money when you use a mortgage to buy a home. 1. Shop around One of the most common mistakes first-time (and repeat) home buyers make is not shopping around for a mortgage, and simply accepting the first loan offer they get.

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Bell Investment Advisors

JULY 1, 2023

June was a good month for stock investors. Unlike earlier in the year when a few stocks drove nearly all the gains, June’s rally was broad. Nearly every category, sector, and style of stock participated in the gains. U.S. small-cap stocks, for example, roared back to life and surged 8%. U.S. and foreign markets both increased by several percentage points.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2023

"During a gold rush, sell shovels." - Unknown There is currently an artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush happening in the technology sector. By now, you are probably aware of the revolutionary chatbot from OpenAI called ChatGPT and its $10 billion investment from Microsoft. Even with the venture capital sector in a major downturn, this spurred investors to pour a record amount of capital into AI companies this year.

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