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While the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq 100 indices are still near all-time highs, a number of indicators suggest things aren't quite so positive at the moment.

I've discussed a number of

The Motley Fool's Best Places to Retire in the West in 2026 list may inspire you to make like a pioneer and head west. Its findings are based on survey results measuring seven important factors in a

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), now hovering just below $1.50, deserves credit for having genuine utility in a market filled with meme coins and outright frauds. Created by Ripple, the token was designed to

Following Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) fourth-quarter earnings report, the stock experienced a severe sell-off. Amazon stock now trades roughly 23% below its all-time highs at just 25.8 times this year's

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is posting strong growth these days. Revenue climbed 15.7% year over year in Q1 2026 (ended Dec. 27).

Credit goes to robust demand for the iPhone 17 lineup. However, delayed

As the S&P 500 struggles to take a clear direction in the early days of 2026, you might be thinking more and more about dividend stocks. No matter what the market is doing, these players offer you

As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) accelerate, investor sentiment toward certain types of companies is hitting a breaking point. A number of technology stocks have been selling off hard

Smart investors already know that the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has served as a generational bellwether for semiconductor stocks. Over the last few years, capital expenditure budgets

Social Security replaces only 40% of preretirement income, so you'll need something to supplement it. This could be money from your retirement plans if you have plenty invested. However, some people

Wall Street expected there to be a significant step-up in spending by the biggest hyperscalers this year. Computing needs for large language model training and inference are only growing larger as

When you're in the process of building retirement wealth, it's important to choose a home for your savings carefully. And that may mean choosing between a traditional retirement account versus a

For much of the last three years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest trend on Wall Street. Providing software and systems with the tools to make accurate, split-second decisions

Bank stocks as a group aren't typically known for high growth. However, when you add technology to the mix for serious fintech power, there are some top bank stocks that could drive your portfolio

It's hard to beat dividend-paying stocks for building long-term wealth. For one thing, a healthy and growing dividend payer will tend to keep paying you, no matter what the economy is doing. The

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are two of the largest companies in the world, and each is heavily investing in artificial intelligence (AI). However, each is also

Energy stocks are an exciting sector right now as AI's insatiable appetite for electricity grows by the day. The companies that can meet the moment and demand should see robust profits and returns

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has struggled in recent months, wiping out its 2025 gains and more. As I write (Feb. 12), it has fallen 40% in the past three months to $1,909.74 -- down over 60% from its

The immediate impact of President Trump's tariff announcements on the stock market last April was hard to miss. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) experienced one of its worst two-day declines in history

Like millions of Americans, my husband and I have experienced all kinds of money-sucking adventures, including job loss, two failed start-ups, serious illness, and multiple moves around the globe

Do billionaires get to collect Social Security benefits? You might not like the answer, which is yes. Yes, billionaires collect Social Security. But there's more to know about this topic. 

First

Krystal Biotech (NASDAQ: KRYS) and ARS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SPRY) have been gaining a lot of attention over the past year, thanks to the potential in their groundbreaking -- and for now, only --

Tailwinds for investments aren't guaranteed to last a long time. Sometimes, the breeze can change directions, and the drivers that used to be responsible for higher prices can become what's keeping

I'm glad there's no limit on how many stocks you can buy. My portfolio includes dozens of stocks. It would be hard for me to significantly whittle down the number.

What if I had to put all of my

Brian Aquilino, Chief Operating Officer of Gold.com (NYSE:GOLD), reported the exercise and immediate sale of 10,000 shares of common stock for a transaction value of approximately $595,000

For nearly two years, high-profile investors such as Cathie Wood of Ark Invest have been talking about the rapid convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto. Yet, to date, a single