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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Neil Patel

Three Essential Questions Every Stock Investor Must Answer Before Committing Capital

Successful stock investors must assess how companies generate revenue, identify sustainable competitive advantages, and evaluate fair valuation before buying.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Frankel, Cfp

MercadoLibre Stock Down 35% as Investors Weigh Growth Bets Against Profitability

$MELI shares fell 35% from peak amid profitability concerns. Credit portfolio surging 90% YoY while margin pressure persists from growth spending.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dave Kovaleski

CHAT ETF Delivers 72% Returns: Why AI Investors Are Ditching Stock Picking

$CHAT ETF generates 72% annual returns through diversified exposure to 43 AI companies, outperforming individual stock strategies and major indexes.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Abel Resumes Berkshire Buybacks, But Don't Expect Equities Buying Spree

Berkshire's new CEO Greg Abel restarts stock repurchases after 21-month pause, but massive cash reserves unlikely to fuel equity purchases amid stretched valuations.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Motley Fool Youtube

Oil Near $100 Lures Energy Investors—But History Shows Panic Buying Ends in Losses

Oil near $100 tempts investors into energy stocks, but disciplined analysis of balance sheets, cash flows and value-chain positioning beats panic buying strategies historically.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Precious Metals Firms Beat Bitcoin for Long-Term $1K Investment, Analyst Says

Precious metals streaming and royalty companies outperform direct Bitcoin and gold holdings for 10-year investors, offering dividend income and price appreciation advantages.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Beyond Polymarket: Why AI Infrastructure Stocks Offer Better Risk-Adjusted Returns

Polymarket prediction markets offer entertainment but no intrinsic value. Investors should instead focus on AI infrastructure stocks like Digital Realty Trust and Brookfield Renewable Partners, which provide dividends and genuine exposure to AI demand.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

SCHD Emerges as Top Dividend Play: 3.5% Yield Triples S&P 500's Income

$SCHD offers 3.5% dividend yield—triple the S&P 500—with double-digit historical returns across 100 quality dividend stocks since 2011.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dominic Basulto

Crypto Traders Beware: Sports Betting Mentality Poses Significant Loss Risk

Financial experts warn against treating cryptocurrency trading like sports betting, citing emotional decision-making and parlays as major loss drivers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Buffett's Legacy Lives On: Three Blue-Chip Stocks to Emulate His Winning Strategy

Buffett's retirement leaves investors with a roadmap: emulate his strategy through Apple, Coca-Cola, and American Express, exemplifying quality competitive moats and dividend growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

MercadoLibre Stock Tumbles 14% Amid Competition: Analysts See Buying Opportunity

MercadoLibre's stock fell 14% after missing earnings and facing Shopee competition in Latin America, but strategic investments in shipping, credit, and AI may justify a contrarian position.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jeremy Bowman

Eisman's Steady Hand: Why Top Investor Isn't Budging on Iran Crisis

Top investor Steve Eisman maintains portfolio unchanged amid Iran tensions, exemplifying disciplined investing approach favoring fundamental analysis over geopolitical reactions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Katie Brockman

AI-Focused CHAT Trounces Broad Tech IYW, but Volatility and Fees Tell a Different Story

CHAT's 58.29% one-year return crushes IYW's 22.45%, but higher fees (0.75% vs 0.38%) and concentration risk complicate the choice for investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Chris Neiger

Bitcoin vs. S&P 500 ETFs: Why Diversification Wins for Long-Term Investors in 2026

Bitcoin down 20% while S&P 500 ETFs gained 16% in past year. Vanguard's 0.03% expense ratio and 14.8% historical returns make diversified equities the superior 2026 choice for long-term investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Maurie Backman

Debt, Caution, and Fees: Three Wealth Killers Sabotaging Retirement Plans

Three key obstacles—excessive debt, overly conservative portfolios, and high investment fees—prevent Americans from maximizing retirement savings, potentially costing millions in foregone wealth over decades.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

How $500K Retirement Savings Translates to Annual Income

A $500,000 nest egg generates $11,500–$23,000 annually depending on investment strategy, with bonds offering stability and dividend stocks providing growth potential.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Johnny Rice

Why Big Tech, Not Pure-Play Startups, Win the Quantum Computing Race

Pure-play quantum stocks down 30% remain overvalued with severe cash burn. Big Tech giants Alphabet and IBM offer better quantum exposure through profitable core businesses.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Trevor Jennewine

Wall Street Touts Mid and Small-Cap Funds Over S&P 500, But Skeptics Question the Thesis

State Street forecasts small and mid-cap index funds will outperform the S&P 500 over five years, but critics highlight a structural flaw: these funds sell winners graduating to larger indexes while holding losers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Abel Inherits Berkshire's $318B Portfolio With Heavy Concentration in Five Mega-Cap Holdings

Greg Abel takes over Berkshire's $318B portfolio, which is heavily concentrated in five mega-cap stocks. Analysts expect potential reductions in Apple and Bank of America positions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Stefon Walters

Evaluating VXUS: Key Considerations for Global Equity Exposure

VXUS offers global equity exposure across 8,700 companies in developed and emerging markets, providing diversification and growth potential while requiring consideration of expense ratios and currency risks.
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