Brett Schafer

Contributing Stock Market Analyst at The Motley Fool (U.S.)

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2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Make You a Millionaire

1 day ago | fool.com | Brett Schafer

These days, it's hard to find an artificial intelligence (AI) stock trading at a cheap price. Nvidia has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) approaching 50. Palantir's is well above 500. Sky-high P/E ratios mean these stocks are likely poor buys today, even though they have soared in the last few years. Finding a cheap AI stock is hard, but not impossible. Alphabet (GOOG 2.42%) (GOOGL 2.40%) and Applied Materials (AMAT 1.62%) have strong future growth prospects and trade at reasonable prices.
Interactive Brokers' Stock Split: Time to Buy Shares?

2 days ago | fool.com | Brett Schafer

A stock split does not change anything about the underlying business fundamentals of a stock, and yet, stock-split stocks tend to outperform over the 12 months following a split. This makes them interesting to pay attention to. One under-the-radar stock split that occurred this month is Interactive Brokers (IBKR 1.20%), performing a 4-to-1 split on its common shares.
Will Stablecoins Kill Visa's Cash Cow?

3 days ago | fool.com | Brett Schafer

Cryptocurrency is threatening Visa's (V 1.65%) business again in the form of stablecoins -- at least, that's today's narrative. The payments-network giant is down almost 10% from all-time highs, likely due to new stablecoin legislation that's working its way through Congress. Merchants and financial technology players are building acceptance of these cryptocurrencies as a way to pay for goods and services, perhaps circumventing Visa altogether. What are stablecoins?
Can Archer Aviation Make You an eVTOL Millionaire?

4 days ago | fool.com | Brett Schafer

Electric air taxis -- otherwise called electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft -- have entered the investor zeitgeist. Many companies are aiming to build this innovative transportation vehicle, and perhaps none more aggressively than Archer Aviation (ACHR -1.57%). The start-up has raised billions of dollars and is aiming to sell its vehicle for air taxi networks around the world. Investors have hyped up this pre-revenue stock, driving up the price by 226% in the last 12 months alone.
Stablecoin Disruption: Time to Sell Your Visa Stock?

5 days ago | fool.com | Brett Schafer

This week, stablecoin legislation was approved by the United States Senate. The bill -- called the GENIUS Act -- still needs to go through the other side of Congress and on to the President's desk, but it is one step closer to bringing stablecoins into the financial system. By regulating the new currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, issuers of the coin will now need to keep ample reserves to pay back customers and also go through regular audits.
This Ultra-High Dividend Yield Stock Is Crushing the Market in 2025: But Is It a Buy Today?

5 days ago | fool.com | Brett Schafer

In times of turmoil and uncertainty, investors often flock to consumer staples. That has occurred yet again in 2025. Altria Group (MO 0.18%) has posted a total return of 17% year to date, compared to a measly 2% return for the S&P 500 index. With domestic rights to the tobacco brand Marlboro, among other assets, the company has long been a reliable dividend stock, and it boasts a sky-high dividend yield of 6.8% as of this writing. Should you buy shares of Altria Group to ride out market volatility?
Will Archer Aviation Disrupt the Transportation Market?

5 days ago | fool.com | Brett Schafer

People hate traffic. In fact, if you ask, it is one of the most commonly loathed inconveniences of everyday life. Archer Aviation's (ACHR -1.72%) goal is to help alleviate the traffic pressure in major cities around the world. How? With electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) taxi networks. Electric air taxis take off vertically and go from point-to-point terminals across metropolitan areas, greatly reducing travel times. In theory, at least.
Should You Buy Altria Group Stock Under $60 With a Dividend Yielding 6.85%?

6 days ago | fool.com | Brett Schafer

The resurgence of tobacco stocks has been an underdiscussed theme in 2025. While the world is worried about foreign conflicts, tariffs, and the Federal Reserve, stocks like Altria Group (MO 0.18%) have sneakily crushed the market. Shares are up close to 17% this year and are approaching $60, a level Altria hasn't hit since 2017. In times of uncertainty, investors flock to safe-haven stocks, such as tobacco, which typically perform consistently through all economic environments.
Is Apple Stock In Trouble?

6 days ago | fool.com | Brett Schafer

Apple (AAPL 2.22%) has entered a rough patch. The smartphone and computer giant is down around 10% in the last 12 months, while artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are soaring. Management has made some major missteps in virtual reality and false promises with its Siri and Apple Intelligence services. Revenue is growing slowly, and innovation seems to be lacking for this storied technology brand. Is Apple in trouble? Here's why investors should be concerned about owning shares of this stock.
Should You Buy the Dip on Apple Stock This Year?

1 week ago | aol.com | Brett Schafer

After peaking at around $260 near the end of 2024, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock price has entered a bear market. Even with the wide stock market indices approaching new all-time highs, shares of Apple are down 25%, making it one of the worst-performing large-cap technology stocks in 2025. Investors are worried about tariffs, slowing revenue growth, and antitrust lawsuits that may impact the smartphone maker's future earnings power. Where to invest $1,000 right now?