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Invest in This Top Homebuilding ETF for Long-Term Growth

5 days ago | baystreet.ca | David Jagielski

As the population continues to grow, so too does the need for housing. That’s why investing in businesses involved in housing can be a great long-term strategy. While there will be periods of slowdown, generally, the trajectory should be a strong, positive one over the long haul. And if you’re unfamiliar with housing stocks or don’t know which ones to choose for your portfolio, you may simply want to take a position in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that gives you plenty of exposure.
RBC Posts Strong Q2 Numbers but Could Trouble Be Coming Later This Year?

5 days ago | baystreet.ca | David Jagielski

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) posted its second-quarter results last week, which came in strong but also hinted at some possible challenges ahead. The numbers were fueled in part by its $13.5 billion acquisition of HSBC Canada, which added meaningful scale and boosted bottom-line results. Adjusted earnings climbed to $4.53 billion, comfortably ahead of last year’s $4.2 billion adjusted profits.
BMO Boosts Dividend Again as Yield Climbs to 4.4%

5 days ago | baystreet.ca | David Jagielski

On May 28, Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) announced that it would be increasing its dividend payment yet again. Its upcoming dividend, which will be payable on August 26, is a four-cent increase from what it was paying shareholders before. At $1.63, it’s a 3% increase compared to the previous quarter but also 5% higher than BMO’s dividend payment a year ago. BMO is a top Canadian bank stock and increasing its dividend is par for the course.
3 No-Brainer Healthcare Stocks to Buy in June

5 days ago | fool.com | Keith Speights |David Jagielski

A new month has arrived. Investors now have a fresh opportunity to buy great stocks. Three Motley Fool contributors believe they've found no-brainer healthcare stocks to buy in June. Here's why they like Amgen (AMGN 1.59%), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX -1.14%), and Summit Therapeutics (SMMT -30.39%). Amgen is a dividend stock with a ton of upsideDavid Jagielski (Amgen): One of the best healthcare stocks to buy in June is Amgen.
Here's How Much a $500-per-Month Investment in the S&P 500 Could Grow Over the Long Term

6 days ago | fool.com | David Jagielski

Investing in the S&P 500 index has been a great way for investors to grow their wealth for not just years but decades. Having a position in the top 500 stocks in the world is an easy way for anyone to invest in the stock market. There's no need to pick individual stocks, track the latest stock news and analyze it, or do anything else besides put money into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the index.
Can AMD Stock Turn a $25,000 Investment Into $1 Million by the Time You Retire?

1 week ago | fool.com | David Jagielski

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD -1.96%), the popular chipmaker more commonly referred to as AMD, has been off to a sluggish start to 2025. Heading into trading this week, the stock had declined by 9% since January. But with some phenomenal long-term prospects, thanks to its artificial intelligence (AI) chips, could this be a millionaire-making investment?
2 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs That Have Doubled in Just 5 Years

1 week ago | fool.com | David Jagielski

Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is usually associated with safe and stable long-term investing. But not all ETFs are the same. And just because you invest in one doesn't mean you can't still earn a great return. Two ETFs that have produced some fantastic returns for investors in the past five years are the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (VGT -0.81%) and the Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF (VUG -0.37%).
2 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs That Have Doubled in Just 5 Years

1 week ago | aol.com | David Jagielski

Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is usually associated with safe and stable long-term investing. But not all ETFs are the same. And just because you invest in one doesn't mean you can't still earn a great return. Two ETFs that have produced some fantastic returns for investors in the past five years are the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT) and the Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). Where to invest $1,000 right now?
This Absurdly Cheap Retail Stock Has Shrunk to Just 5% of Walmart's Value

1 week ago | fool.com | David Jagielski

Walmart (WMT -0.18%) is one of the most valuable companies in the world, approaching $800 billion in market value. It looks on track to become the first retailer to hit the $1 trillion mark. In just the past three years, it has risen by more than 130%. But what about one of its key rivals, Target (TGT -1.17%)? It has been going in the opposite direction lately. And the divergence has become so significant that it is worth just $43 billion, close to 5% of Walmart's overall valuation.
3 American Growth Giants to Invest in for the Long Haul

1 week ago | fool.com | David Jagielski

Many of the best growth stocks in the world are based out of the U.S. This is the land of both opportunity and innovation. Warren Buffett has always been bullish on betting on the U.S. because he's a big believer in American business. If you want to follow suit and invest in some of the country's best growth stocks, there are three excellent names that I don't think you can go wrong with in the long term: Nvidia (NVDA 3.23%), Eli Lilly (LLY 0.21%), and Palo Alto Networks (PANW -1.04%).