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Pyramid schemes are nothing new. For example, in the 1920s, Charles Ponzi promised investors high returns on postal reply coupons, using the money from new investors to pay returns to earlier

In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts David Meier, Rick Munarriz, and Tim Beyers discuss:

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Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just a buzzword. It's a top priority for companies of all sizes and in all industries. The most successful businesses in the future will be those that can harness

In case you haven't heard, President Donald Trump just gave his "strongest signal yet that movement on cannabis policy may be imminent" and that the federal government may be ready to finally

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has a reputation that most companies would envy. Loyal members, steady traffic, and a culture of value have made it one of the most reliable compounders in the retail

Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) is a leading designer and builder of data centers that has seen its stock rocket around 250% year to date at the time of writing. It's normal to look at a monster run

Some of the largest index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the world track the S&P 500. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) has a staggering $1.37 trillion in net assets. Other popular

It's important to do your best to save and invest diligently for retirement so you don't end up too heavily reliant on Social Security once your career comes to an end. But even if you manage to

Equity markets are said to be forward looking. However, sometimes they fail to look far enough into the future by reacting too harshly to the challenges some companies face in the present. The good

After sliding sharply on Thursday and Friday, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is back in focus ahead of its next earnings report, scheduled for Oct. 22. With a combination of record quarterly deliveries, a

Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) rallied 37.8% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Intel had already experienced a momentous month in August after the U.S. government

When investors think about disruptive transportation, electric cars are often the first to come to mind. But another technology is starting to capture headlines: flying taxis. Archer Aviation (NYSE:

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) were two start-up electric vehicle (EV) companies with plenty of potential several years ago. The world was in the midst of an EV

The stock market is richly valued. Warren Buffett knows it. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell knows it. You and I know it, too.

Does that mean there aren't any good stocks to buy right now? Nope

Shares of the rare metal miner MP Materials (NYSE: MP) have slipped about 15% since peaking above $80 a share last Thursday, Sept. 25.

The mining stock has been on a tear in 2025, with a 309% gain

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has turned out to be a stunning investment in the past year. The stock has shot up a remarkable 385% during this period, which means that it has multiplied by

It's safe to say that a year ago, few investors had Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) on their bingo card as being a major 2025 stock market success. The company, which develops next-generation nuclear reactors

Warren Buffett is best known for being the chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), but Wall Street's focus is often on the stock portfolio inside the conglomerate

It's a little hard to imagine now, but not so long ago, Target (NYSE: TGT) was a much-loved stock. The ubiquitous retailer seemed to be making all the right moves, with improving fundamentals

Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) has emerged as a potential superstar in one of the world's biggest growth industries: artificial intelligence (AI). The AI market has grown into the billions of dollars

If you're looking for the best growth stocks of 2025, it would be wise to consider the technology sector. According to Yahoo! Finance, the tech sector has been one of the best performers on Wall

Centrus Energy (NYSEMKT: LEU) offers investors something rare: A pure play on the supply side of U.S. nuclear power.

As one of two U.S. suppliers licensed to produce low-enriched uranium (LEU), and

At a time when many automakers are pulling back from electric vehicles (EVs), Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) is embracing its branding as an EV-only company. It just broke ground on a new factory

Shares of Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEMKT: UEC) increased 24.8% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock moved higher as the U.S. government signalled

I primarily invest in individual stocks. However, I've started to add more exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to my portfolio. They enable me to easily invest broadly across a specific asset class or