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Investing Canva Published: May 11, 2025 9:32 am The stock market had a 20% reset in April, which lasted only a few days, if even that. Recently, it has traded down only 7% for the year.  It has only been a quarter of a century since the last market wipeout. The Nasdaq dropped 75% from March 2000 to October 2002. Most of the reason was the .com companies had raised too much money as their losses mounted, and the value of their business models was viewed as unsustainable. The most...

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. Here, three Motley Fool contributors will review how three high-profile stocks have performed since their most recent splits: Broadcom (AVGO 0.22%),...

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Indian stock market: After a phase of consolidation, Indian stock markets saw a significant downturn as rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan heightened market volatility and prompted a move toward safer assets.The Nifty 50 ended the week at 24,008.00, falling by 1.39%, while the BSE Sensex closed at 79,454.47, down 1.30%.“The Nifty opened with a gap-down amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to a weak start and persistent pressure throughout the session. The index ended 1.1% lower at 24,008. Broader markets also slipped, with the Nifty Midcap100...

All of its segments are in growth mode. Is Disney (DIS 0.76%) finally finished with its struggles? The entertainment king has been having on and off troubles for years, and its stock is still 50% off its previous highs. But it's been making steady progress since the return of iconic CEO Bob Iger, and it reported solid results for the 2025 fiscal second quarter (ended March 29). Management is confident about the future, and in addition to the strong performance, it's expecting more good news. The most recent results were...

Image source: Getty Images When it comes to dividend stocks, the London Stock Exchange is filled with opportunities. But few income-producing businesses match the track record of Halma (LSE:HLMA). The safety products conglomerate has enjoyed fairly consistent demand even through volatile economic conditions. And this consistency has ultimately paved the way for almost 46 years of consecutive dividend hikes. Even in the last 20 years, investors who bought and held onto their shares since 2005 have gone from earning a 4.3% yield to over 15% today on an original cost...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, ... More California on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images At about $117 a share, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is still trading about 15% below its all-time highs seen in January 2025. Revenues grew more than 110% over the last year, while net profit margins exceeded 50%. With artificial intelligence tunes playing everywhere, do you think Nvidia stock is a good long-term bet...

Corporate spreads have narrowed, and Treasury yields are less volatile, soothed by positive talk on tariffs. Stocks have recovered from their April 2 “Liberation Day" losses, but the dollar remains under pressure. Gold is the safe haven of choice. But worries that tariffs and trade disruptions will impact the economy remain, and any sign that hard data is weakening or inflation is picking up could unleash another round of searing volatility. That is most visible in assets other than stocks. Financial markets convulsed after Trump’s “Liberation Day" tariffs on dozens...

Amazon (AMZN 0.55%) is one of the least understood big tech companies. Everyone is familiar with its e-commerce platform and most probably use it weekly. However, its e-commerce business isn't a primary profit driver. This is why worrying about what China tariffs will do to Amazon's business isn't productive. There are other parts of Amazon's business that make the majority of the profits, and these will do just fine. Image source: Getty Images. AWS generates the majority of Amazon's operating profits First, let's break down where Amazon's revenue comes from....

Donald Trump’s trade war has already sparked a crisis of confidence in the US - Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Donald Trump has branded it the “big beautiful bill” that will save millions of jobs and boost Americans’ take-home pay by up to $5,000 (£3,700) a year. However, while recent focus has been on the market ructions caused by the trade war, the US president’s package of sweeping tax cuts will arguably be a bigger test of investors’ faith in the world’s biggest economy. Congress remains deeply divided over not only the...