The article highlights two attractive dividend stocks for long-term investors: Realty Income, a REIT with a strong track record of monthly dividends and expansion into European markets, and PepsiCo, a Dividend King with a history of dividend increases, currently undergoing strategic changes to improve profitability amid industry headwinds. Both stocks offer potential for income and growth, making them appealing additions to a diversified portfolio.
York Water, a little-known utility company with a 209-year dividend payout history, is considered a top dividend stock due to its stability, regulated business model, and attractive valuation, making it a compelling buy in September for long-term investors.
Investing $50,000 in the Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF and holding it for over 32 years at an average 10% annual return could potentially grow to over $1 million, making it a simple yet powerful long-term investment strategy focused on top growth stocks, especially in tech.
The article compares the interest earnings of $20,000 invested in long-term versus short-term CDs, concluding that long-term CDs generally offer higher returns over time despite higher short-term rates, making them a better option for maximizing savings if the money can be kept invested without early withdrawal penalties.
A person is considering distancing themselves from a long-time friend after feeling that their friendship has become one-sided and uncomfortable. The advice suggests initiating open, casual conversations to gauge the friend's current interests and possibly explaining the need for space, emphasizing honesty and gratitude. If the relationship no longer feels mutual, gently expressing that feelings have changed and setting boundaries is recommended, while still offering support if needed.
Alphabet, part of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, is positioned for long-term growth due to its dominant Google Services business and rapidly growing Google Cloud segment. With a strong financial position and reasonable valuation, Alphabet offers a rare combination of a leading core business and a secondary business with significant growth potential. While not the largest stock in the "Magnificent Seven" currently, it has the potential to become a top performer in the next several years, making it an attractive option for long-term investors.
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian has identified 10 growth stocks for long-term investors to consider, with the potential to increase wealth over time. The selected stocks were based on their performance as of Feb. 26, 2024, and include companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Chewy, Fiverr International, Fortinet, Nvidia, PayPal, Salesforce, and Uber Technologies. Tatevosian has positions in Alphabet and PayPal, and The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends several of the mentioned companies.
Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders offers key lessons for investors, emphasizing the importance of ignoring market punditry, sticking with U.S. stocks for the long term, and keeping calm in chaotic markets. Buffett advises investors to avoid risking permanent loss of capital and highlights the historical rewards of investing in U.S.-based equities. He also stresses the value of long-term, sensible investing over reacting to short-term market noise.
The Motley Fool contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Palantir's latest earnings report to assess its potential as a long-term investment, while also highlighting the Stock Advisor's top stock picks, which do not include Palantir. Tatevosian, who has no position in the stock, discloses his affiliation with The Motley Fool and the potential for compensation through affiliate links.
Despite the market's all-time highs, some stocks are still attractively priced for long-term investment. In a recent video, Fool.com contributors Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe discuss two rock-solid businesses to invest in, with Frankel having positions in Realty Income. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Realty Income, and Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool, potentially earning compensation for promoting its services.
Despite significant valuation swings, Palantir and StoneCo are two growth stocks trading at significant discounts, with Palantir down 59% and StoneCo down 82% from their respective highs. Palantir, a data software company, is capitalizing on AI opportunities and delivering cost-effective growth, making it a long-term buy. StoneCo, a leading payment processing services provider in Brazil, faced setbacks in its loan segment but continues to deliver impressive growth in its payment processing business. Both stocks present opportunities for long-term investors to build positions in emerging category leaders trading at less than $20 per share.
Bank of America reported unrealized losses of $131.6 billion on securities in the third quarter, but does not expect actual losses in the long-term. The bank's strong liquidity and ability to hold securities until maturity provide downside protection and flexibility to avoid mark-to-market losses. The holdings of low-yielding assets have constrained the bank's ability to generate higher profits, but the mounting unrealized losses are considered a "non-issue" from an accounting perspective. U.S. banks could be facing at least $650 billion of unrealized losses in their securities portfolios, with JPMorgan Chase reporting $40 billion in unrealized losses and Citigroup not disclosing losses for the third quarter.
Life at Sea Cruises, which is set to embark on a three-year round-the-world cruise in November, has decided to make it a rolling three-year cruise that never ends. Latecomers can now join at any point in the itinerary, and the cruise will continue to new destinations rather than revisiting previous ones. Major destinations like Easter Island, Dubai, and India are expected to appear in year four. The company also plans to launch a "Dive Around the World" program, offering scuba certification and opportunities for ocean clean-ups and coral propagation. The cruise starts at $38,513 per year per cabin for two people, with everything included.
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, has warned of long-term inflation risks following the global economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lagarde emphasized the need for central banks to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to prevent a sustained rise in inflation.
Western allies are planning to provide long-term security assurances to Ukraine amid concerns over Russia's military buildup near the border. The move is aimed at deterring further aggression from Russia and ensuring Ukraine's territorial integrity. The security assurances are expected to include military aid, intelligence sharing, and diplomatic support. The situation has raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict in the region and highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West.
