Jamie Dimon warns about private credit risks, but much of the booming market, driven by private equity firms, involves long-term, investment-grade loans backed by high-quality assets, which are less risky than some believe, as they match long-term investors with stable borrowers.
Bitcoin's long-term holders have increased their positions significantly, creating a strong market foundation and reducing downside risk. With fewer coins on exchanges and steady institutional inflows, the market is set for a potentially extended bullish cycle, despite short-term volatility.
The Motley Fool contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Apple's latest quarterly earnings update to assess whether the stock is still a buy for long-term investors, noting that Apple is facing increasing challenges in a specific geographic segment. Tatevosian, who has positions in Apple, discusses the stock's potential and provides insights for potential investors, while also disclosing his affiliation with The Motley Fool and the potential for compensation through affiliate links.
This article highlights four dividend-paying companies across different industries that investors may consider adding to their portfolios in December. Dividend stocks can offer stability during uncertain times, and these companies have the potential for significant long-term upside.
Despite recent market volatility and concerns, JPMorgan strategist Madison Faller believes there may be too much pessimism in the air. Faller argues that while there are valid worries such as ongoing tensions in the Middle East and central bank policies, the reality is not as bad as it seems. With strong economic growth, cooling inflation, and positive earnings reports, Faller suggests that now may be an attractive entry point for long-term investors. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on long-term goals and recommends a diversified portfolio that includes equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure, private equity, and hedge funds as hedges against inflation.
Financial expert Matthew Frankel is adding to his portfolio in September, with positions in Boston Omaha, Brookfield Corporation, General Motors, PayPal, Realty Income, Shopify, SoFi Technologies, and Walt Disney. He sees great opportunities for long-term investors and is investing twice as much as usual this month. The Motley Fool also has positions in and recommends some of these stocks, while recommending options on others.
Long-term Dogecoin holders, who have held the cryptocurrency for over a year, now hold over $3.76 billion worth of DOGE. The number of DOGE holders has reached an all-time high of 3.18 million addresses, with 74.66% of all Dogecoin wallets belonging to long-term holders. Elon Musk's lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of operating a pyramid scheme to prop up Dogecoin. DOGE is currently trading at $0.077, down 8.27% in the last 24 hours.