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2 Tech Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

2 days ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

Quality tech stocks trading at reasonable valuations aren't easy to find lately. The sector has plenty of highly successful stocks, but many of them range from expensive to really expensive when comparing valuations. Two notable exceptions are Meta Platforms (META 7.93%) and PayPal (PYPL 2.83%). The former is close to the S&P 500 average when measuring its forward price-to-earnings ratio. The latter is quite a bit cheaper than the average.
Stock-Split Watch: Is Alphabet Next?

4 days ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

Alphabet (GOOG -0.92%) (GOOGL -1.02%) recently reported impressive quarterly earnings to start 2025. But that hasn't done much for its share price, which at this writing is down about 18% on the year. One move that could provide a boost is a stock split. Several major tech companies, Alphabet included, have split their stocks, and some have gone on to market-beating returns. Could Alphabet try this in hopes of better performance?
The Largest Technology Companies by Market Cap in April 2025

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the largest company in the technology sector and overall, ahead of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The top 10 tech companies by market cap are spread across a range of industries, including consumer electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, cloud computing, and e-commerce. Largest tech companiesLargest companies by market cap in the technology sector Data as of Apr 30, 2025.
3 Cryptocurrencies to Buy in a Bear Market

2 weeks ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

A bear market is one of the best opportunities to invest in crypto, with one key caveat: You need to choose your investments very carefully. Bear markets tend to separate the crypto contenders from the pretenders. Many cryptocurrencies never recover from their first downturn. I'm selective about cryptocurrency investments, especially during times of economic uncertainty. Even so, there are a few coins that I think are well-equipped to survive a bear market and deliver outsized long-term returns. 1.
Why Do Companies Change Exchanges?

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

A company's choice of stock exchange has a significant financial impact, and there are many reasons why companies change exchanges. The exchange isn't just a matter of the letter in front of a company's stock ticker. It affects the company's visibility and credibility with investors and, ultimately, its access to capital. Image source: Getty Images. Why change?
The Largest Industrials Companies by Market Cap in April 2025

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) is the largest industrials company, followed by RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) and Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT). Aerospace and defense companies are well-represented at the top of the industrials sector. The top 10 also includes agriculture and freight companies. Image source: Getty Images. Largest companies by market cap in the industrials sector(Editor's note: Rankings are as of April 1, 2025.)Companies 1-51.
The Largest Consumer Staples Companies by Market Cap in April 2025

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is the largest consumer staples company, with Costco Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) ranking second and Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) coming in third. The top of this market sector also includes popular household brands and some of the biggest tobacco companies. Largest consumer staples companiesLargest companies by market cap in the consumer staples sector Data as of Apr 23, 2025.
Best Tax-Free Municipal Bonds

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

Tax-free municipal bonds are a useful type of security, especially if you're in a high tax bracket. State and local governments issue municipal bonds, or "munis" for short, to fund public projects. Since these bonds are government debt, they're a low-risk (but not risk-free) investment. As the name suggests, they also save you money on taxes. There are no federal taxes on interest earned from tax-free municipal bonds.
5 Wide-Moat Stocks for 2025

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

Wide-moat stocks are companies with strong and sustainable advantages that protect them from competition. Their competitive advantages ensure long-term profitability and make these companies sound investments. There are many ways for a business to build a wide moat. Some wide-moat companies have recognizable brands that attract customers or allow them to charge premium prices. A company can build an economic moat if it's able to reduce its fixed costs lower than its competitors.
The Largest Communications Services Companies by Market Cap in April 2025

3 weeks ago | fool.com | Lyle Daly

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is the top communications company, followed by Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Tencent (OTC:TCEHY). This is a valuable market sector, mainly due to a few of the largest communications companies at the very top. (Editor's note: Rankings are as of April 2, 2025.) Image source: Getty Images. Largest by market capLargest companies by market cap in the communications sector1.