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4 days ago | 
fool.com | Jake Lerch |Justin Pope |Will Healy
Few things stoke more investor interest than a stock split. While they don't alter any of a stock's fundamentals like revenue, net income, or free cash flow, splits can create buzz around a stock, bolstering existing momentum or reviving its appeal among the investment community. Yet, there is no sure thing when it comes to the stock market, and not all stocks that undergo a split see big returns.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | Justin Pope |Will Healy |Jake Lerch
April wasn't an enjoyable month for investors. The stock market became a roller coaster, marked by stomach-churning volatility with prices plummeting one day and soaring the next. While the Nasdaq Composite bounced off its recent lows, there are still a handful of hot deals on top-tier technology stocks. Three Fools got together to identify which names investors should focus on in May.
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1 week ago | 
fool.com | Justin Pope
The pharmaceutical and biotechnology business tends to be about hitting home runs more than just getting on base. A highly successful drug, sometimes referred to as a blockbuster, can build up a small developer into a mainstream competitor. That's what investors are hoping for from Viking Therapeutics (VKTX -0.66%), a young company seeking to establish itself in this highly competitive industry. Viking stock has been extraordinarily volatile since it went public a decade ago.
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Justin Pope
Tobacco stocks aren't for everyone. The fact that they deal in vices and sell addictive products is off-putting to some, while others skip over them in favor of faster-growing businesses. British American Tobacco (BTI 0.61%) is one of the industry's most prominent players, boasting a global presence and a diverse portfolio of cigarette brands and smoke-free nicotine products.
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Justin Pope
It's never too late to invest in an exceptional stock. Just ask multibillionaire Warren Buffett, whose holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, opened a stake in Pool Corp. (POOL 0.94%) in the third quarter of last year. The world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool equipment, parts, and supplies has already made shareholders quite wealthy. The stock has returned over 42,000% over its lifetime. What has made Pool Corp. such a successful investment, and should you buy the stock now?
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Justin Pope
Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Alphabet (GOOGL 1.70%) (GOOG 1.52%), the parent of Google, and Meta Platforms (META 2.65%), formerly known as Facebook, are facing antitrust litigation regarding the ways they have maintained their dominance in internet search and social media. Investors generally dislike uncertainty, and amid a macroeconomic environment that has become far less predictable over the past few months, the entire market has become increasingly volatile.
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Justin Pope
The Trump administration's ambitious tariff actions (and threats) have set off a level of volatility in the U.S. stock market that investors haven't seen since the pandemic. The market has not officially crashed, but it appears that the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven market rally that began in early 2023 has come to an end. Given this volatility, it is worth considering which high-flying stocks may be most vulnerable if the market were to break down or crash in a worst-case scenario.
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Justin Pope
Early-stage companies, growth stocks, and cryptocurrencies can outperform when the markets rise, but they often fall further and faster when the market's momentum shifts in the opposite direction. The U.S. stock market has tumbled in 2025, and investors have turned away from riskier assets amid heightened volatility and uncertainty. While market downturns have historically been excellent buying opportunities, there's no telling how low prices can go.
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Will Healy |Justin Pope |Jake Lerch
In recent weeks, worries about tariffs imposed by the U.S. government have weighed on the technology sector. In a world that relies heavily on chips made in places like Taiwan and hardware manufactured in countries such as China, the state of the industry has become uncertain, and many tech stocks have fallen as a result.
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2 weeks ago | 
fool.com | Justin Pope
The United States is the world's leading economy, a position it has held for many years. That's probably not going to change anytime soon, but that doesn't mean things are rosy. Many American consumers are struggling financially, which could weigh on U.S. stocks. I wouldn't bet against the U.S. economy over the long term, but it may be wise to diversify your investments and consider international markets for value and potential upside. An exchange-traded fund (ETF) would be an ideal choice.
