The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

The stock market has been in fine form in 2025 despite witnessing a tentative start to the year, when the tariff-induced trade war and recessionary fears sent investors into panic mode. As it turns out, the S&P 500 index is now up by almost 15% this year, with the index jumping by 25% in the last six months alone.Technology stocks played a central role in driving this impressive rally in the broader stock market in the past six months. This is evident from the 42% gains clocked by the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index during this period, which is well above the S&P 500's gains. That's why it would be a good idea to put some money into technology stocks right now. This sector is winning big from a major catalyst in the form of artificial intelligence (AI).If you have $1,000 in investible cash right now after paying your bills, clearing high-interest debt, and saving enough for difficult times, you can consider putting that money into the following names (either individually or combined).Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool