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Investing in the stock market often involves navigating selloffs and volatility, but exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI), Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), and Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) can help mitigate risks while providing passive income. JEPI focuses on low volatility and offers a nearly 7.5% dividend yield, while VPU, with a 2.9% SEC yield, benefits from consistent revenue in utility stocks, outperforming the S&P 500. VDE presents a buying opportunity...

Amid rising market volatility, Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio remains a strong investment option, showcasing Warren Buffett's knack for identifying resilient companies. Two standout growth stocks are Amazon, which has a dominant position in the cloud market through AWS and is currently attractively valued, and Mastercard, a highly profitable company with significant growth potential despite economic uncertainties. Both stocks are recommended as solid buys, with Amazon's diverse revenue streams and Mastercard's resilience in transaction processing positioning...

The stock market faces significant uncertainty following President Trump's tariff announcements and trade war escalation, leading the S&P 500 into a correction. Amid this volatility, long-term investors see opportunities in undervalued stocks like Target and Micron, both poised for potential growth. Target’s shares have dropped 65% due to weak consumer spending and internal issues, while Micron benefits from rising AI demand, suggesting both could double in value over the next two years if they navigate...

When changing jobs, deciding what to do with your 401(k) can be complex, with options to leave it, roll it into a new employer's plan, or transfer it to an IRA. Rolling over to an IRA offers advantages like a wider range of investment options, greater control over assets, and potentially lower fees, but it may also result in less creditor protection and the loss of tax benefits like Net Unrealized Appreciation for employer stock....

Intel's stock has declined 45% over the past year, largely due to its struggles in the AI chip market and foundry ambitions, compounded by unsuccessful past acquisitions. Recently appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan aims to revitalize the company by focusing on AI chips and improving its foundry operations, despite significant challenges, including competition from Nvidia. While Intel's physical assets and core products show some promise, the company faces an uphill battle to regain market share and...

In a recent podcast interview, Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum and Cardano, predicted Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by the end of 2025, a 194% increase from its current price of $85,000, citing growing global adoption with 659 million users and significant corporate investment, led by MicroStrategy. He also pointed to upcoming crypto legislation expected to create a clearer regulatory framework, potentially attracting major tech companies to crypto. Hoskinson believes a speculative rally could occur by...