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APRIL 8, 2024

But if you're someone who considers investing in the stock market risky, you may want to change your line of thinking. Not only can investing in stocks be a smart thing to do for your future, but it could also end up being less risky than you imagined. It's true that investing in stocks carries risk.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

So what is Fisher's opinion about the stock market these days? Here's where Fisher thinks the stock market goes from here. Fisher wrote back then that the stock market tends to soar after the U.S. In the fourth quarter of those years, the stock market delivered positive returns 83% of the time.

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JULY 8, 2023

The stock market rally in the first half of the year helped one of the world's most famous billionaires score a big win. And if you're earlier in your investing journey, any time is the right time to start buying stocks with bright long-term prospects. They happened thanks to a long-term investment strategy.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The stock market seems uncertain right now. Some stocks experienced continued declines even after a massive sell-off in the 2022 bear market. Such times leave investors questioning the growth potential of many stocks. Such times leave investors questioning the growth potential of many stocks.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The stock market had a great year in 2023. The stock market has fallen precipitously during past recessions In simple terms, the National Bureau of Economic Research defines a recession as a "significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months."

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

Stocks have been flying higher lately as excitement over new generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and prospects for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve combined to help push the S&P 500 up 16% since Oct. At this point, a market crash seems unlikely, but you can never rule one out.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

OCTOBER 4, 2022

While a market downturn was inevitable, predicting when it would start and the depth of the downturn is impossible. Coming off the down year in 2018, many respected economists and market professionals were predicting a difficult year for the US stock markets in 2019.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Here are three not-so-wild stock market predictions for 2024. Lower rates boost spending and economic growth, and investors tend to get excited by those prospects. over the next three to five years, and the stock currently trades at 29.6 Meanwhile, Microsoft has more robust growth prospects. times earnings.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Recent commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints at an end to the rate-hike cycle, and such a shift in monetary policy historically bodes well for the stock market. History says the S&P 500 could move much higher in 2024 The Federal Open Market Committee left the target federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5%

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JUNE 26, 2023

And the vast majority of the analyst community still considers the stock a strong buy. Today's pullback is a buying opportunity for anyone who had the stock on their watchlist of prospects. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The last five years have featured three distinct stock market sell-offs. Entering the last third of 2023, there's a great deal of uncertainty in the stock market. Entering the last third of 2023, there's a great deal of uncertainty in the stock market. For starters, Dominion stock has been crushed.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 9, 2024

Investors might recognize the above quote from Yale Hirsch, the author of Stock Trader's Almanac and the person who identified and popularized the " Santa Claus rally." Over the last 31 years, including 2023 to 2024, stocks have risen 24 times, or 77% of the time, during the Santa Claus period. Will the stock market decline in 2024?

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

After suffering the worst downturn since 2008, the stock market has come roaring back so far this year. Each of the major stock market indexes has gained at least 20% from their recent lows, leading some pundits to call the beginning of the next bull market, at least by that measure.

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DECEMBER 17, 2023

companies that span all 11 stock market sectors defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). In fact, the sector in question more than doubled the return of the broader S&P 500, and it was the only sector to beat the market. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) measures the performance of 500 large U.S.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 20, 2023

The S&P 500 is a diversified index that tracks 500 of the largest companies from every market sector, making it a good barometer for the broader U.S. stock market. By contrast, the Nasdaq Composite includes over 2,500 companies, with a focus on high-growth stocks in the technology and consumer discretionary sectors.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 23, 2024

How to define "the market" The S&P 500's performance is often considered synonymous with the overall stock market's performance. If these indexes are all up, it's generally fair to assume that the market, as a whole, would be doing well.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 30, 2023

However, there are a multitude of market indicators and metrics that offer uncanny historic correlations to moves in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. One such stock market indicator currently offers a pretty big clue as to where stocks may move next. economy or stock market. to 1.75%.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

stock market -- could climb about 24% in the next year. Here are two growth stocks to buy before the rally. HubSpot Building good customer relationships is a vital part of any business, and every interaction is an opportunity to delight or disappoint prospective buyers.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 12, 2024

stock market since 1998, consensus analyst estimates for the S&P 500 are $242 for 2024 earnings and $278 for 2025. The shift toward growth and tech has led to dramatic changes in the S&P 500 and fueled strong gains in the index led by megacap growth stocks. and the 10-year average of 17.8, based on 2025 estimates.

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MAY 4, 2024

A compelling valuation I'm at least a little jittery about the stock market's valuation. Solid growth prospects Thanks to its sky-high distribution yield, Enterprise Products Partners won't have to generate much unit price growth to give me double-digit percentage total returns. Instead, I plan to reinvest the cash payouts.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 29, 2024

That, combined with the industrywide problems Aurora Cannabis encountered, led to inconsistent revenue, consistent net losses, and a horrendous stock market performance. Don't bet on a major bounce back Should longtime investors give up on Aurora Cannabis, and should prospective investors take their money elsewhere?

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 26, 2024

Growth stocks are supposed to, well, grow. That's especially the expectation when the overall stock market soars as it did in 2023. However, even the best growth stocks can experience rough patches. Here's one growth stock down 79% that's a screaming buy right now, according to several Wall Street analysts.

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MAY 18, 2024

It is possible to generate big returns over short time periods on the stock market. Several growth stocks have more than doubled since early 2023, after all. With that prospect in mind, let's look at one stock that's primed for significant gains over the next several years.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The beaten-down electric vehicle (EV) sector needed a win on the stock market, and on Monday it got one. Thanks to some good news from one of their own, numerous EV companies saw their stock prices rise on the day. I don't, however, think this will result in a long rally.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 24, 2024

Meanwhile, valuations across the stock market have become much more expensive, but buying opportunities still exist. Indeed, investors can purchase a full share of each stock for less than $200. The company also has a strong market presence in server monitoring, cloud infrastructure monitoring, and database monitoring.

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JULY 17, 2023

Stock markets continued to gain ground on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) again leading the way higher. Telecom stocks held back some stock market benchmarks, with big declines for major players in the industry. and Verizon Communications wasn't one of them!

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Investing in the stock market is an excellent way to build long-term wealth. For instance, there is an insurance stock many may not know of that has returned 392% since it went public in 2018. The stock currently trades at 6.9 times sales and 55 times forward earnings. However, the lofty valuation may be justified.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The stock market is red-hot. The company has never conducted a stock split in its 17 years as a public company. However, with its stock price closing in on $900 a share and investor interest surging, it might be time. Indeed, when it comes to semiconductor stocks, none appears better positioned than Nvidia.

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JUNE 15, 2023

The stock market has been resolute, and even some uncertainty about the future course of monetary policy from the Federal Reserve wasn't enough to stop the markets' upward momentum on Thursday. There are still many questions about the prospects for Cava's business in the long run. Adjusted net income came in at $1.79

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APRIL 15, 2024

The stock market has pulled back recently, but it hit a new all-time high this year. Strong economic growth, the prospect of interest rate cuts, and catalysts like artificial intelligence have driven most stocks skyward. Because of that, these top dividend stocks offer much higher yields.

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MAY 10, 2024

More uncomfortably for the ever-forward-looking stock market, DoubleVerify reduced its full-year revenue guidance. Price target cuts and a severe downgrade Not surprisingly, several analysts got more bearish on DoubleVerify's prospects. It's now expecting to earn $663 million to $675 million.

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MAY 11, 2024

Western Midstream's fee-based revenue should provide some degree of comfort around its long-term prospects. is lower than other MLPs, which could represent an opportunity to buy the stock at a slight discount. I think there is something bigger at play here. Western Midstream's forward P/E of 10.3

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The Motley Fool

MAY 11, 2024

There's no denying that investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build wealth. This top-retail stock has generated a total return, including dividends, of 2,786,000% since its initial public offering (IPO) in September of 1981. Should you buy Home Depot stock? Just look at Home Depot (NYSE: HD).

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 3, 2024

Will QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) stock take a quantum leap during the next decade? Anything's possible on Wall Street, but prospective investors should consider QuantumScape's financial issues along with the company's drive to change the electric vehicle (EV) battery landscape. electric car sales increased 50% from 2022 levels.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 17, 2024

Do you have $5,000 that you're looking to invest in the stock market today? Below are some solid businesses you can invest in and which have promising long-term prospects but whose shares haven't been doing all that well this year. That risk is one of the reasons many Chinese stocks aren't the hot buys they might otherwise be.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Stock markets continued to react Thursday morning to the latest news from the Federal Reserve the previous day, and investors didn't seem to feel comfortable with the likely future direction of monetary policy. Futures on major market benchmarks were down as much as 1% Thursday morning, adding to Wednesday's losses.

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JANUARY 20, 2024

Investors get excited by those prospects, so the Nasdaq has historically risen sharply following the end of interest-rate-hike cycles. Patience is key to making money in the stock market Investors should avoid strategies based on market timing. Inflation actually reaccelerated to 3.4% in December, up from 3.1%

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