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Carnival Stock Slips Despite Another Record Quarter and Raised Guidance. Should Investors Buy the Dip?
Cruise ship operators were some of the worst-hit companies during the pandemic, being forced to shut down. But passengers have been coming back in droves in the years since cruises resumed. That was
Up 25%, Is Altria Group Still a Great Dividend Stock?
Dividends can be a savings grace through all market environments. But that doesn't mean you should buy dividend stocks for your portfolio just because they have a high dividend yield. Altria Group
Social Security's 2026 COLA News May Be Delayed. Here's What Retirees Need to Know.
The federal government has officially shut down for the first time since December 2018. Congress failed to approve a spending bill before fiscal 2026, which began on Oct. 1. How the funding lapse
Is BNB a Millionaire-Maker Cryptocurrency?
Lottery tickets might make headlines when someone wins, but owning increasingly valuable systems often makes millionaires. The investments that truly change a household's net worth tend to pair
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 792%, According to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
A number of high-profile investors -- including Cathie Wood of Ark Invest and Michael Saylor of Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) -- have already predicted big things ahead for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The
3 Valuation Metrics Investors Should Consider Before Buying S&P 500 Stocks at All-Time Highs
At the time of this writing, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is less than 1% off its all-time high and up 73% since the start of 2023. Artificial intelligence (AI) and investor appetite for risk have
1 Magnificent Stock-Split Stock to Pile Into in October, and the High-Profile Reverse Split of the Year to Avoid
For much of the last three years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been the primary catalyst lifting the tide on Wall Street. But it's not the only trend responsible for lifting the benchmark S&P
Vail Stock Boasts a 6% Dividend Yield: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) recently reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results (for the period ended July 31) and provided an initial outlook for fiscal 2026, giving investors several important
There's an Easy Way to Boost Your Social Security Checks -- but Can You Pull It Off?
Whether you kick off retirement with $500,000, $1 million, or $5 million, you may have a nagging fear of your money eventually running out. And that's understandable.
To prevent that from happening
CoreWeave Stock Soars on $14 Billion Meta Deal -- Wall Street Says the Nvidia-Backed AI Stock Is Still a Buy
A regulatory filing made September 30 shows neocloud CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) signed a deal to provide Meta Platforms with $14.2 billion in computing power through 2031, with an option to extend
2 High-Yield Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in October and Hold for a Decade or Longer
There are a million and one ways to put your money to work on Wall Street. It might surprise you to learn that investing in dividend growth stocks isn't just one of the easiest; it's also one of the
Shutdown Adds Market Uncertainty. Here's Why Staying Calm Pays Off.
The U.S. federal government officially shut down on Oct. 1 after President Trump and Congress failed to come to an agreement on funding.
While government shutdowns aren't unheard of (the most recent
Warren Buffett Is One of the World's Most Successful Investors but These 3 Berkshire Stocks Have Vastly Underperformed the Market in the Past 5 Years
Warren Buffett is one of the wealthiest and most popular investors in the world, so mimicking his moves is a strategy that many of his fans deploy. If his company, Berkshire Hathaway, invests in a
If I Could Buy Only 1 High-Yield Dividend Stock in October for Passive Income, This Would Be It
I have a fairly simple financial goal. I want to become financially independent. In my mind, I'll achieve financial independence once I start generating enough income from passive sources to cover
History Suggests 1 Trillion-Dollar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Makes for a No-Brainer Buy, While Another Is Treading in Dangerous Territory
History can be an amazing teacher on Wall Street for those willing to listen. Although what happened in the past doesn't often repeat to a "t" in the future, things do have a way of rhyming for the
Up Over 260% in the Past Year, Is It Too Late to Buy Reddit Stock?
Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) is one of the most visited websites in the world. And its focused subreddits can make it incredibly easy for advertisers to target specific types of users, without having to
6 Stock Market Sector Metrics Investors Should Consider Before Buying S&P 500 Stocks at All-Time Highs
2025 has been an encore year for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). The index is up 13% year to date (YTD) at the time of this writing after gaining 24.2% in 2023 and 23.3% in 2024.
Some investors may
Quantum Computing Can Generate $1 Trillion Economic Value by 2035: 2 Quantum Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Now
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly transforming industries and reshaping our daily lives, positioning itself as one of the most profound technological revolutions in modern history. But
SoundHound AI Stock Jumped 23.5% in September -- for All the Wrong Reasons
Shares of SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) rose 23.5% in September 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. It wasn't a smooth ride for the artificial intelligence (AI) expert, with
Ferrari: A Strong Contender in the Stock Market?
Explore the exciting world of Ferrari (NYSE: RACE) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market
Why AbbVie Stock Cruised to an Almost 6% Gain Today
The announcement of a new buildout, as well as developments on the political front, were the factors driving up AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) stock on Wednesday. The pharmaceutical company's shares rose by
Why BioNTech Stock Jumped by Nearly 4% on Wednesday
Germany-based BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) saw its U.S. listed stock enjoy a mini-pop on Wednesday, and for once this wasn't largely based on the Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine it developed with Pfizer
Why Conagra Brands Stock Crushed It Today
Food industry mainstay Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) reported its fiscal first quarter of 2026 results early Wednesday morning, and the market found them tasty indeed. Investors rewarded the company
Why Arm Holdings Stock Popped on Wednesday
On reports that it has secured a new deal with a major company in the chip sector, Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) saw a leap in share price Wednesday. The U.K.-based semiconductor specialist's equity
Here's Why Coinbase Global Is Poised to Benefit From the Government Shutdown
Wednesday's shutdown of the federal government didn't come as a surprise. Republicans and Democrats had their heels dug in, and investors had braced for several days that Congress and President