Ask an Advisor: ‘I’m Strictly Into Bonds’ and Afraid of the Stock Market. Is This a Strategy I Should Stick With?
Ask an Advisor: ‘I’m Strictly Into Bonds’ and Afraid of the Stock Market. Is This a Strategy I Should Stick With? I’m afraid of the stock market. With my first investment, I lost 60% of my money. So I’m strictly into bonds. With interest rates low, what’s your advice? Should I stay or try something […]
Study links talc use to ovarian cancer, adding a potential boon for lawsuits against J&J
In this photo illustration a bottle of Johnson & Johnson baby powder is displayed on a table on November 12, 2021 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images New research published this week lends credence to the more than 50,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson that allege its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The analysis, […]
Everyone Is Talking About Tesla — Is It a Good Long-Term Option?
If you’ve been keeping up on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) lately, you’ve probably only seen negative headlines. With headwinds forming in the electric vehicle (EV) market, multiple rounds of layoffs, and some rumors that it would be scrapping its highly anticipated sub-$25,000 model, Tesla hasn’t been able to catch a break. With the bad news piling […]
Turning Trash Into Treasure: These Energy Stocks Are Betting Big on Converting Garbage Into Gas (and Cash)
Landfills are major greenhouse gas emitters. They’re the third-largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 14.4% of the total. Landfills produce carbon dioxide and methane gas. Methane is the more dangerous contributor to global warming. It’s 28 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. While methane gas is […]
Why the Steward Health Bankruptcy Filing May Be a Good Thing for Medical Properties Trust in the Long Run
It was news that many Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) investors may have been expecting: Steward Health is filing for bankruptcy protection. That development broke last week, but for years now, Steward Health has been one of the most concerning tenants in the real estate investment trust’s portfolio. Things are finally coming to a head […]
Unfortunate News for Super Micro Computer Stock Investors
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses the cash-flow crunch affecting Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) currently and why this challenge often confronts fast-growing companies. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 15, 2024. The video was published on May 17, 2024. [embedded content] Should you invest $1,000 in Super Micro Computer right now? Before […]
2 Top Stocks That Could Be Brilliant Buys
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro break down the reasons Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) are two of their top stocks to buy. *Stock prices used were from the afternoon of May 15, 2024. The video was published on May 17, 2024. [embedded content] Should you invest […]
Activist Corvex could take an amicable approach to help create value at Vestis. How it may unfold
Vestis Corp banner hangs at the NYSE. NYSE Company: Vestis Corp (VSTS) Business: Vestis is a provider of uniform rentals and workplace supplies across the United States and Canada. In addition to uniforms, the company provides mats, towels, linens and restroom supplies. Vestis’ customer base participates in a variety of industries, and it serves customers […]
Some consumers are punting big purchases like pools and mattresses
Ordini’s Best Fiberglass Pools contractors work to install a pool, which the company says have dramatically increased in sales due to COVID-19 fears, in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, April 26, 2021. Rachel Wisniewski | Reuters Americans are kicking the can down the road on some more-costly, traditionally financed purchases as elevated inflation and interest rates bite. Corporate […]
These stocks and ETFs could benefit from AI’s voracious appetite for energy
Investors looking for the next way to play the artificial intelligence boom should consider some of the basic building blocks of the economy, according to Bank of America. Investment and ETF strategist Jared Woodard said in a note to clients last week that the market is underestimating the changes brought about by the energy demand […]
A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: 1 Magnificent Dividend Stock Down 36% to Double Up On Right Now
Polaris (NYSE: PII) has grown into the leading powersports vehicle manufacturer in North America, with its sales rising sixfold since 2000. Over this time, Polaris has more than tripled the total returns of the S&P 500 index. However, over the last decade, it has been an entirely different story. Despite doubling its revenue across the […]