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1 week ago | 
fool.com | David Jagielski
Through Wednesday's close, the S&P 500 was down nearly 11% in 2025, and the Nasdaq Composite has been on an even steeper fall -- crashing around 16% since January. And there may be more of a decline to come. If tariffs put a dent into corporate earnings in upcoming quarters and the economy falls into a recession, this may only be the early stage of a bigger crash. So, what should investors do?
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | David Jagielski
Bitcoin (BTC 1.10%) has sometimes been referred to as "digital gold," suggesting that it can be a safe haven type of investment, and that it can help hedge against volatility in the stock market. But is that really the case? Based on how it's done this year and during the last big market crash, it looks to be the complete opposite. Bitcoin has crashed right along with the marketsGold is supposed to offer investors some stability in hard times.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | David Jagielski
As of Monday, the S&P 500 was down about 8% since the start of the year. It's not in bear market territory, and it may get out of correction territory if it keeps rallying, but 2025 is nonetheless proving to be a challenging year for stocks. And with tariffs still in place and potentially weighing on future earnings numbers, the worst may still be to come. But rather than trying to time the market, a good idea could be to start deploying some capital.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | David Jagielski
Earlier this month, the Nasdaq Composite experienced a sell-off and fell into bear market territory over concerns related to global tariffs. Additionally, there are fears of a recession coming this year, which could inevitably slow down spending on artificial intelligence (AI), and technology as a whole. Obviously, that's further bad news for the tech heavy index.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | David Jagielski
Are you a retiree who's worried about the stock market? Now can be a concerning time to buy stocks, given the volatility. Where the economy is headed and what the tariff situation will look like over the next year or two are anyone's guess at this point. But the good news is that there are safe options to consider that can allow you to remain invested in the market and simply stick to solid, blue-chip stocks.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | David Jagielski
Warren Buffett has made no secret about how much he likes Apple (AAPL -3.82%), once referring to it as the best business he knows of. It's routinely the top holding in the portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -2.66%) (BRK.B -2.13%), Buffett's conglomerate. But for multiple quarters last year, Berkshire had been trimming its position in the iPhone maker, leading some investors to wonder if the billionaire investor is no longer as optimistic about the tech company.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | David Jagielski
If a stock is trading near its 52-week low, you know that it's probably facing some challenges. But when you're talking about a stock that is trading at around its five-year lows, you know it's probably in deep trouble, and may already be in the midst of a turnaround. Nike (NKE -2.14%), Intel (INTC -2.90%), and Kraft Heinz (KHC -2.00%) all seem like they could be good, cheap buys to load up on right now, given their beaten-down prices.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | David Jagielski
Are you a retiree who's worried about the stock market? Now can be a concerning time to buy stocks, given the volatility. Where the economy is headed and what the tariff situation will look like over the next year or two are anyone's guess at this point. But the good news is that there are safe options to consider that can allow you to remain invested in the market and simply stick to solid, blue-chip stocks.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | David Jagielski
Buying stocks when overall markets are falling can seem dangerous and counterintuitive. However, if you're investing in stocks for the long term, the benefits are extremely rewarding. A great example would have been buying shares of quality companies amid the market chaos of 2020. Five years ago, around April 14, 2020, the S&P 500 was already down nearly 13.5% for that year despite being in the midst of a rebound after a steep decline in March due to the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | David Jagielski
The stock market has been crashing this year and if you're a long-term investor, it can be a good time to invest in companies at discounted valuations. But that doesn't mean that you should be investing in just any stock. Some businesses could face significant challenges amid tariffs and some are just too risky to invest in, and cheaper prices don't change that.
