Elon Musk’s agreement to purchase Twitter ( TWTR -0.18%) for an estimated $44 billion could bring stockholders a significant cash infusion. Assuming the deal goes through, shareholders will receive $54.20 for each share. This provides an opportunity for them to look for another news-oriented social media site, and Meta Platforms ( FB -2.56%) and Snap…
Month: April 2022
3 Growth Stocks Down Over 70% to Buy Right Now
Market downturns are opportunities to make money. The recent market dip has created some great buying opportunities. Solid businesses with great brands are trading at deeply discounted valuations. As Warren Buffett has proven throughout his career, buying great companies on sale can truly make you rich. To give you some ideas, three Motley Fool contributors…
4 Reasons Pinterest Won’t Attract a Buyout Like Twitter
Pinterest might look cheap, but it doesn’t look like a great takeover target. Elon Musk’s planned takeover of Twitter ( TWTR -0.18%) for $44 billion recently stunned investors. It’s unclear whether Musk can actually close that audacious deal, but some investors have already started speculating about other social media buyouts. At first glance, Pinterest (…
5 Stocks That Keep Beating the S&P 500
Safe and stable companies are getting investors’ attention. Over the past year, a sizable group of stocks in the S&P 500 has been getting hammered with many trading at historically low valuations. However, in this video clip from “Ask Us Anything” on Motley Fool Live , recorded on April 22 , Fool.com contributors Jon Quast…
Here’s the Silver Lining in Teladoc’s Dark Cloud
How long will the company’s woes last? It may be hard to see past the gloomy cloud around Teladoc Health ‘s ( TDOC 0.75%) first-quarter earnings report, which it delivered after the bell Wednesday. There was bad news aplenty. A massive impairment charge widened the telehealth company’s loss. Headwinds hurt the growth of two key…
Why a Roth IRA Conversion Makes Sense Right Now
Moving money to Roth IRAs can be a winning move for your portfolio. As the broad market indices have declined by double digits since the start of the year, it makes sense to think about how you can make the most of the situation. Market downturns can present tax-planning opportunities, and it’s worthwhile to at…
Is Meta Platforms Stock a Buy Now?
The Facebook parent still faces plenty of near-term challenges. Meta Platforms ‘ ( FB -2.56%) stock surged 18% on April 28 after the tech giant posted its first-quarter earnings report. Its revenue rose 7% year-over-year to $27.91 billion, which missed analysts’ estimates by $310 million but matched its prior forecast for 3% to 11% growth….
Down Over 70%, 2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold
These businesses should benefit as the e-commerce industry continues to expand. Many growth stocks have fallen sharply in recent months, pulled down by concerns about the strength of the economy. But macroeconomic headwinds like high inflation won’t change the long-term growth trajectory of the e-commerce industry. According to eMarketer, online retail sales will continue to…
2 Red-Hot Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy for 2022 and Beyond
These two stocks are primed to make it big in the renewable energy space, whether it’s wind, solar, or green hydrogen. After a dud of a 2021, renewable energy stocks are back on investors’ radar. The Russia-Ukraine conflict had had a major role to play in this, as it drove prices of fossil fuels to…
This Mid-Cap Stock Could Deliver Blockbuster Growth This Earnings Season
This chipmaker is sitting on a huge tailwind. Fabless semiconductor company Cirrus Logic ( CRUS -1.57%) will release its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 after the market closes on May 3, and investors can expect a terrific performance from the chipmaker based on the guidance that it issued earlier this year, as…