Jennifer Saibil

4 days ago | fool.com | John Ballard |Jeremy Bowman |Jennifer Saibil

Warren Buffett has led an incredibly successful career as an investor. His knack for spotting value where others don't built a struggling textile mill in the 1960s into a company worth $1 trillion in 2025. Through the first quarter, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway held a stock portfolio worth $263 billion. It's full of solid companies that can help you grow your savings. Some of these positions are managed by one of Buffett's hired investing deputies (Todd Combs or Ted Weschler).

1 week ago | fool.com | Jennifer Saibil

MercadoLibre (MELI -1.40%) stock jumped 20% in April, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Latin American e-commerce giant is already a top growth stock, and it's looking even finer since the tariff program roiled the markets because it operates outside of the U.S.Tops in two growth industriesMercadoLibre is an e-commerce giant in 18 Latin American countries.

1 week ago | fool.com | Jennifer Saibil

Walmart (WMT 0.39%) stock gained 11% in April, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors are flocking to what they see as a safe stock in the new tariff environment, and this call was bolstered by updates at the company's annual shareholders' meeting, where management shared recent successes. A safe name in an uncertain worldWalmart has been enjoying strong growth recently, particularly in its e-commerce business, which is driving growth across the business.

1 week ago | fool.com | Jennifer Saibil

Nu Holdings (NU 0.69%) stock jumped 21% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. It has been reporting strong growth consistently, and as a non-U.S.-based company, investors are seeing value in it while they're worried about tariffs. It also got a boost when it was approved to operate a bank in Mexico. Consistently phenomenal performanceNu is an all-digital bank operating out of Brazil that also serves Mexico and Colombia.

1 week ago | fool.com | Jennifer Saibil

With the market still in turmoil, there are several strategies investors can employ to make the best of the situation. Ideally, you have already set out your strategy and can sit back and relax regardless of what's happening in the markets, or you have some money ready to spend when stocks are plummeting. Many investors run to safe stocks when there's market volatility, and the properly diversified individual portfolio already has those included.