The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Who needs a theme park when you have Wall Street. Over the trailing two years, we've watched the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , widely followed S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth-dominated Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) , roar to new all-time highs, plunge into a bear market , and regain their luster, once more.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

JULY 2, 2023

I have a hot take that’s been pre-heating in the over for a while that goes like this: The Big Short by Michael Lewis has lost investors more money than the last 3 bear markets combined. Allow me to explain. We’ve all read (or watched the movie) about the band of misfits who made a contrarian bet against the housing market and made a fortune.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian elaborates on why he thinks this dividend stock is an excellent option for passive income investors. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 28, 2023. The video was published on June 30, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than 3M When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor , has tripled the market.* They just revealed what they believe are the ten

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The Big Picture

JULY 2, 2023

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • The Military Recruiting Crisis: Even Veterans Don’t Want Their Children to Join : Pentagon scrambles to retain the main pipeline for new service members as disillusioned families steer young people away. ( Wall Street Journal ) • Middle America’s ‘doom loop’ Work from home is crushing Midwestern downtowns ( Business Insider ) see also St.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

U.S. antitrust regulators may have just tattled on technology giant Microsoft. A recent filing briefly exposed Microsoft's revenue for its cloud platform Azure, a figure the company doesn't publicly disclose to investors. The documents have since been removed, but the numbers are out, which gives investors a chance to accurately compare Azure to rival Amazon 's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JULY 2, 2023

By Matt Pais, MDRT Content Specialist Toward the beginning of his 2015 MDRT Annual Meeting ConneXion Zone presentation, Seth Groff of Assurity Life cited Voltaire’s quote about judging people by their questions, not their answers. If clients judged you as an advisor based on your questions, what would they say? To help develop the way members communicate with clients and prospects, Groff recommended these three questions: “What do you want to be true at the end of this experience?

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 2, 2023

Boosting recognition in your local community is crucial for businesses — after all, 46% of all searches on Google include local intent, one report says.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hottest industry of 2023, and semiconductor giant Nvidia has been helping to lead the way thanks to its powerful data center chips that make it possible. As a result, investors have sent Nvidia stock surging 187% in 2023, catapulting its valuation into the $1 trillion club. That's impressive, but one small-cap AI stock is actually performing even better.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 2, 2023

When you check out the surging S&P 500 (SPY) on Friday.and pretty much all June.and heck, pretty much all year, it sure looks like a new bull market is at.

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JULY 2, 2023

Recession fears pushed the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) into a brutal bear market last year. In fact, the broad-based index delivered its worst return since the global financial crisis in 2008. But the S&P 500 has rebounded sharply through the first half of this year, buoyed by cooling inflation and stronger-than-expected earnings forecasts. The index is up 14% year to date, and that performance hints at further gains in the coming months.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

JULY 2, 2023

Many companies and financial institutions lack expertise or evidence to support sustainability and ESG claims

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Investing in consistently profitable businesses with a track record of prioritizing shareholders is a winning investment philosophy. This is because such companies have both the ability and desire to reward shareholders with steady dividends. British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) is one such company that appears to fit within these parameters. But should income investors buy the stock at the present $33 share price?

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 2, 2023

Money is an integral part of society. It can significantly impact one’s life. It gives those who have it the freedom to live as they choose. It serves as a.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

The artificial intelligence (AI) market has captured Wall Street's attention this year, with countless companies experiencing significant stock bumps. The chart illustrates the considerable stock growth that some of the biggest names in AI have seen in the first six months of 2023. Data by YCharts With the market quickly developing, adding one of these stocks to your portfolio is not a bad idea.

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Financial Times M&A

JULY 2, 2023

Chief Eric Johnson hopes take-private move will encourage other semiconductor groups to consider merger talks

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JULY 2, 2023

Image source: Getty Images There's a reason so many people are advised to buy term life insurance rather than whole life insurance. Whole life insurance , which covers you indefinitely, can be far more expensive, so much so that you might struggle to keep up with your premiums and risk having your coverage lapse. Term life insurance tends to be far more affordable, but it will run out on you after a period of time.

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Africa Capital Digest

JULY 2, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post Aruwa Capital adds ninth investment to its portfolio first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian brings you an innovative growth stock that's trading at a meaningful discount. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 29, 2023. The video was published on July 1, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Zoom Video Communications When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor , has tripled the market.* They just revealed what they believe are the ten

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Africa Capital Digest

JULY 2, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post EIB mulls commitment to second Mirova impact fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

The stock market doldrums of 2022 will live in infamy. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index fell 19.4% last year , making it the seventh worst market year since 1929. But the worst market years have often been followed by impressive gains in the next year, and 2023 is shaping up to follow that pattern. Luckily, you still have time to pick up some top-quality stocks at a generous discount before the next bull run.

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Africa Capital Digest

JULY 2, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post African Development Bank approves commitment to BluePeak fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

If you're hunting for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to buy, you're not alone. Excitement over AI has surged since OpenAI launched ChatGPT late last year, and it's not just investors who see an opportunity in the new technology. Companies are talking up their AI initiatives more than ever before, a sign that the boom is more than just hype. Meanwhile, shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , the semiconductor champ, skyrocketed after management gave much better guidance than expected for the secon

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Hedgestone

JULY 2, 2023

Selling a business is a complex and often overwhelming process, with many important decisions to make along the way. One of the most critical decisions is choosing the right broker to represent your interests and help you navigate the sale. A good broker can make all the difference in achieving a successful sale and securing the best possible price for your business.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

In May, the average Social Security check for retired workers totaled $1,836.06, which works out to a little over $22,000 per year. While that may not sound like a lot, Social Security income is playing a big role in pulling seniors out of poverty and building a financial foundation for retired workers during their golden years. According to recently updated data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), America's top retirement program lifts 21.7 million people out of poverty ever

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Africa Capital Digest

JULY 2, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post East African Power buys majority stakes in DRC solar projects first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Back in the day, workers got a corporate pension, which was given to them. You would log your years as an employee and ride off into the sunset with a cushy retirement nest egg. But times have changed; today, the onus for building a sufficient nest egg falls on the employees. Most people associate the 401(k) with retirement. After all, roughly six in 10 employers offer one.

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Africa Capital Digest

JULY 2, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post DFC joins LP rosters of two Africa-focused private capital funds first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights one of Michael Burry's stocks that is selling at a significant discount. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 29, 2023. The video was published on July 1, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than RealReal When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor , has tripled the market.* They just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 2, 2023

Don't miss this like-new Apple Watch at $69 off during our version of Prime Day.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is one of only three companies that makes both DRAM and NAND flash memory chips, which will be key components of any artificial intelligence system. With strong AI tailwinds, one would think Micron's results and stock would be surging. While the stock is up about 26% on the year, it has lagged other AI plays and sold off after its third-quarter report on June 28.

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Entrepreneur - VC

JULY 2, 2023

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Forever is a long time, but some dividend stocks have proven that they are worth owning for, well, a long time. Two that fit that bill are Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and Enbridge (NYSE: ENB). What's interesting is that both are in the highly volatile energy sector. Here's why these two energy stocks are so reliable on the dividend front.

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Africa Capital Digest

JULY 2, 2023

To read this article, you must be a paid subscription member. (Current members login here) [.] The post New funding and new name for former Imperial’s corporate venture fund first appeared on Africa Capital Digest.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 2, 2023

Wall Street always seems to have one eye on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) as the world's most valuable company, with a market cap of $2.9 trillion. The company has made countless headlines this year while making plans to move manufacturing out of China, unveiling its first virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) headset, and expanding in fintech with the launch of a savings account.

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