The Smartest Stocks to Buy With $500 in 2022

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Big declines in the stock market are historically the perfect time to invest your money. These five stocks are highly profitable and offer sustainable competitive advantages that can make buy-and-hold-forever investors a lot richer. You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing...

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Teladoc's latest financial results had some worrying signs, but also some positive ones. The telemedicine company remains the leader in the field, and that bodes well for its future. You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool...

Few stock market corrections last longer than a year, and few bear markets extend for more than two years. The current sell-off is arguably most similar to the market decline in the early 80s, which lasted for 622 days. Every market decline is different, but there are important lessons investors...

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has voluntary recalled a blood pressure medication for the second time in a month. Pfizer is recalling five lots of blood pressure medicine Accupril because of elevated levels of a nitrosamine, Nnitroso-quinapril, the company said in a news release posted Friday on the FDA website. Nitrosamines...

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is forfeiting billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets to the US government. According to a new court filing, Ulbricht will relinquish any claim to over 69,000 BTC and undisclosed amounts of Bitcoin Gold (BTG), Bitcoin SV (BSV) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) worth a combined $3 billion as part of a settlement.

A top US official in the Pacific has warned that America would have to “respond” if the Solomon Islands allows China to establish a military base there.Following a “constructive and candid” 90-minute meeting with prime minister Manasseh Sogavare, ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink said that the security deals between China and the Solomon Islands present “potential regional security implications” for the US and other allies.“We wanted to outline for our friends in the Solomons what our concerns are,” Mr Kritenbrink, US assistant secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, told reporters.“We have respect for the Solomon Islands’ sovereignty. But we also...

MILLIONS of Americans are set to receive Social Security checks worth up to $1,657 tomorrow. The cash boost will come just 48 hours before Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $841, are set to land in around eight million bank accounts on April 29. Seniors with birthdays on the...

Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, who thinks tunnels are immune to natural disasters, is purchasing Twitter. The company confirmed on Monday afternoon that it had accepted the billionaire’s offer. “Twitter, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $44 billion,” reads the official press release. “Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will become a privately held company.”

A member of a superyacht crew also told The Times of London that one owner had his bar stools made from whale foreskin.

Indonesia accounts for about half of the world's supply of palm oil — the world's most widely used vegetable oil.

As part of a lawsuit between shareholders and Elon Musk regarding his “funding secured” tweet, new text messages and emails between Musk and people involved have been released. The communications pretty much confirmed how most people saw the situation: Elon Musk took a meeting with the head of...

Even though the market is down, these real estate stocks are poised for a strong summer. Increased activity in the summer season means these stocks should be red hot. Investing in stocks that are doing well, despite market volatility, can help boost your portfolio. You’re reading a free article with...

Technology companies are typically the opposite due to innovation. But these titans of tech could have the staying power to reward investors for years to come. You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More.

Sign up for the Fortune Features email list so you don’t miss our biggest features, exclusive interviews, and investigations. Shanghai’s 25 million residents have endured an extreme COVID lockdown for nearly a month—and now a new nightmarish topic is trending on Weibo, the country’s Twitter-like social media platform.

Exelixis has an attractive valuation and promising growth prospects. Moderna appears to be a great long-term play with its robust pipeline. Vertex has growth opportunities in several rare diseases plus a potential cure for type 1 diabetes in its pipeline. You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ...

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More. The current stock market sell-off has been difficult...

Gradually growing corporate profits and stock prices should translate into higher revenue for T. Rowe Price. The essential nature of Aflac's insurance products and rising interest rates should benefit the company. The two stocks each trade at cheaper valuations than the S&P 500 financial sector. You’re reading a free article...

Many people are concerned about their investments as the market continues its slump. Though they can be alarming, market downturns are only temporary. Taking steps to protect your portfolio can make it easier to tolerate periods of volatility. You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The...