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ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is one of the world's largest independent exploration and production (E&P) companies. That global scale gives it significant competitive advantages over many of its

If you want to see how the world changes over the years, just follow the companies that soar to the top of the stock market.

The Motley Fool listed the world's largest companies by market cap. As

After dropping more than 50% from its mid-October highs, The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) hit a critical rebound at the end of November. While not quite at its 52-week high, the stock has gained 16%

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be incredibly powerful investments for building long-term wealth. The right ETF can diversify your portfolio, limit risk, and even generate a source of passive

When assessing leaders and laggards among global exchange-traded funds (ETFs), it pays to know what constitutes "global" in the ETF landscape. It's a fund that holds both domestic and foreign

There are pockets of the market that have soared over the past several years, and quantum computing stocks are some of the most high-flying. Investors are excited about the possibility of computers

Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) is one of the world's premier retailers, with over 10,000 locations in 19 countries. It has also been a staple on the stock market since its initial public offering in October

Power Solutions International (NASDAQ: PSIX) caught the artificial intelligence (AI) tailwinds in early 2024 and rode them to stock price gains exceeding 5,950% by mid-September 2025. Since hitting

The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLP) stands out for its low cost and larger assets under management (AUM), while the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples

Heading into 2026, it looks as though the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) will be coming off a third consecutive year of outperforming its long-run average of 10%. As of Monday's close, the index was up

The price of silver broke a record this week, exceeding $60 an ounce. The white metal has more than doubled in value this year, from about $30 an ounce to over $63 today.

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BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) stock has attracted attention as a potentially explosive play in the defense artificial intelligence (AI) space. With the stock trading at under $7 per share as of this

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is one of North America's largest energy infrastructure companies. It transports about 30% of the crude oil produced on the continent and almost 20% of the natural gas consumed

Shares of Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) surged 65% this past week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors are hopeful that the Trump administration will move to

Tech giant International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has been investing in artificial intelligence (AI) for decades, and now, these efforts are paying off. Its stock has soared over 40% year to

A big part of enjoying retirement to the fullest is knowing how to plan for it financially. To do that, you need to keep tabs on changes related to retirement savings, healthcare, and other issues

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), one of the world's largest producers of beers, wines, and spirits, was considered a stable blue chip stock. But over the past three years, Constellation's stock

Jonathan C. Klein, a member of the Board of Directors at Belden (NYSE:BDC), executed an open-market sale of 3,000 shares on Dec. 11, 2025, with a reported transaction value of $372,570 according to

The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:MGK) and Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ) both target large-cap U.S. growth stocks, but QQQ stands out for its deeper liquidity, broader sector

Both Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) continue to grow as they solidify their positions in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Amid a recent surge

As of Sept. 30, Berkshire Hathaway owned 37% of the outstanding shares in satellite radio provider Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI). The Warren Buffett-led conglomerate is selective about the businesses it

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:BSV) and iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (NASDAQ:ISTB) both target the 1–5 year U.S. bond market, but BSV stands out for its lower costs and more

Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are designed to ensure Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation. While they may not always feel like enough, COLAs can help ease the sting

Shares of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: TEVA) rallied after it reported earnings on Nov. 5. The stock is now higher by a whopping 45% in roughly a month. The company reported strong results

You don't need a lot of money to start investing. With $1,000, you can start dipping your toe into the stock market and buy some great tech stocks.

Let's look at three stocks to buy right now for