Lee Samaha

Wtiter at The Motley Fool (U.S.)

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Why Shares in Uranium Energy Surged Again Today

1 week ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

Shares in Uranium Energy (UEC 5.42%) rose by as much as 11.3% in morning trading as investors digested the latest news in the ongoing tariff escalation. As of 2:10 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 6%. President Trump ordered a probe into potentially imposing tariffs on critical mineral imports, including uranium. As such, investors have been buying domestic uranium miners, including Uranium Energy, in anticipation of potential tariffs on imports.
Prediction: Energy Transfer Stock Will Soar Over the Next 5 Years. Here's 1 Reason Why.

1 week ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

There's a lot of uncertainty right now about tariffs. But in my view, the U.S. will be a net winner out of the trade wars, and the result will be an environment favorable to companies like Energy Transfer (ET 1.64%). A lot could go wrongTo be clear, Energy Transfer won't necessarily perform well if I'm wrong.
3 Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 4% to Buy in April

1 week ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber |Scott Levine |Lee Samaha

Many companies reward shareholders by passing along a portion of profits through dividends. But oftentimes, the dividend yield on a stock might not be much to write home about. Many growth-focused companies don't pay dividends at all, which is why the yield on the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has fallen to just 1.4%. However, there are some companies that yield a considerable amount -- to the point where the dividend is a core part of the investment thesis.
Hold Archer Aviation? Here Is Another Unstoppable Growth Stock and ETF to Buy in April

1 week ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber |Scott Levine |Lee Samaha

It takes courage to buy beaten-down growth stocks during a stock market sell-off. But long-term investors know that it's better to focus on where a company could be several years from now than get too caught up in short-term fluctuations in stock prices. Archer Aviation (ACHR 3.13%) has sparked excitement from investors interested in technology and electric vehicles (EVs). But the company is still a long way from being consistently profitable.
Is Tesla Stock Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

Without a doubt, Tesla (TSLA -0.19%) is one of the most intriguing stocks on the market. The polemical views on the company portray it as either a damaged brand with an aging lineup of vehicles on the cusp of being exposed as a hugely overvalued car company -- or a technology company about to explode by unveiling its primary value creator, robotaxis, in due course. Here's the lowdown. Getting to a million dollarsFirst up, some simple math to illustrate how Tesla might make you a millionaire.
Why Shares in Data Center Equipment Company Vertiv Surged This Week

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

Shares in data center equipment company Vertiv (VRT -1.62%) rose by 14% in the week ending Friday morning. This is an excellent performance, but the stock is still down more than 40% this year. This week's positive move helps to shed light on the key driver of the stock at the moment -- sentiment over the trade tariff skirmish and what it's likely to do to spending on data centers. Vertiv and tariffsIt's no secret that companies usually cut back on capital spending in a slowdown.
2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in April

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

In times of uncertainty, investors turn to areas of relative certainty, and one such area is Warren Buffett's mastery of investing when others are fearful. Consequently, it makes sense to look into what Buffett is holding in his Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.16%) (BRK.B 0.07%) investment portfolio. Here are two stocks worth looking at now. Berkshire Hathaway stockBuffett was widely reported to be building up a large cash pile in 2024, and he has expressed some skepticism about tariffs.
Here's Why Shares in United Airlines Flopped Today

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

Shares in United Airlines (UAL -11.54%) were down as much as 11.4% today due to market volatility and investors digesting Delta Air Lines' (DAL -11.14%) earnings report and commentary the day before. A challenging environmentUnited Airlines will report its first-quarter 2025 earnings on April 16, and if Delta's earnings are any indication, United's management is highly likely to report deteriorating conditions.
Here's Why Stanley Black & Decker Stock Crashed Today

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK -8.95%) declined by more than 11% in trading at noon ET today. The fall comes as the market sold off after a historic rally yesterday. However, the fact that the company's stock price declined so aggressively speaks to the market's view of the tools and industrial products company's exposure to trade disputes.
Why Boeing Stock Lost Ground Today

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Lee Samaha

Boeing (BA -5.95%) stock continued its recent turbulent ride with a decline Thursday morning: As of 12:30 p.m., it was off by 6.4% as the broader stock market reassessed the case for optimism after Wednesday's tariff-pause rebound. Boeing and tariffsWednesday's news needs to be put into context. President Donald Trump put a 90-day pause on most of his new tariffs, but left his new base 10% tariffs on nearly all imports in effect.