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In this episode of the Motley Fool Scoreboard, expert analysts delve into the dynamic landscape of Karooooo (NASDAQ: KARO), offering valuable insights into market trends and investment opportunities. Viewers are encouraged to watch the accompanying video for a deeper understanding of the stock's potential. Please note that the stock prices referenced were from March 31, 2025, and the video was published on May 5, 2025. Full Article

Most dividend stocks make quarterly payments, which can complicate regular passive income for covering monthly expenses, necessitating staggered payment schedules. A more straightforward solution is to invest in monthly dividend stocks, particularly real estate investment trusts (REITs) like Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC), EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), and Stag Industrial (NYSE: STAG), which offer higher-yielding dividends. These stocks are recommended for purchase in May to facilitate consistent monthly passive income. Full Article

Lumen (NYSE: LUMN) stock surged 11% on Monday by 3:30 p.m. ET, contrasting with declines in both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which fell 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively. This increase in valuation is attributed to positive analyst coverage, despite Lumen's stock still being down approximately 21% for 2025's trading. However, it has shown remarkable growth of 219% over the past year. Full Article

Selecting stocks for long-term investment necessitates a focus on top-performing companies, particularly in light of current market uncertainties. Companies that offer mass-appealing services with recurring revenue models, like subscriptions, are often valued higher due to their predictable income. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) exemplify elite growth stocks that are likely to provide excellent returns in the years ahead. Full Article

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser and host Ricky Mulvey discuss key investment strategies during uncertain times. Additionally, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp joins the conversation to provide insights on how to diversify savings effectively. For more in-depth content, listeners can access full episodes of The Motley Fool's free podcasts and explore a recommended list of top stocks to buy. Full Article

Investing in stocks can be beneficial at any time, including May, despite some investors taking a break for summer. Three contributors from The Motley Fool recommend purchasing healthcare stocks, highlighting Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) as strong options. These selections are based on their potential for growth and stability in the market. Full Article