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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares have been in a slump. The artificial intelligence (AI) leader had a strong fiscal 2026 second quarter, but the stock had already moved meaningfully higher in 2025

Carnival (NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) is the leading global cruise operator, and if you haven't been paying attention until recently, you might not realize that it was in serious danger just a few years

Target (NYSE: TGT) has been in a challenging stretch. This is reflected in its share price, which has dropped more than 31% since the start of the year through Sept. 5. That's a severe

For years, database giant Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) struggled to make a dent in the cloud computing market. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and even Alphabet's Google Cloud ran circles around the

When investors think about artificial intelligence (AI) and the chips powering this technology, one company tends to dominate the conversation: Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). It has become an undisputed

A handful of companies -- from Nvidia to Microsoft -- have seen their market value soar from the billions of dollars in recent years into the trillions. In fact, Nvidia reached a major milestone

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro break down why Brookfield Corp (NYSE: BN) for Jason, and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B)(NYSE: BRK.A) for Jeff, were their picks

Shares of Figma (NYSE: FIG) saw a hot start out of the gate following their initial public offering in July, but they've recently been in a free fall as investors worry about the company's high

O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY) continues to be a big winner for investors. Its shares trade up about 33% so far in 2025 (as of Sept. 10), and since the company reported second-quarter 2025

Chip designer Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has clocked sizzling returns in the past year, turning an investment of $1,000 into more than $2,400 as of this writing. The stock's remarkable jump of 144%

In recent years, tech companies have experienced significant growth fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). And while the growth may be slowing down for some businesses, there are some that are

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is going strong, representing a huge growth opportunity for investors. Many players have already seen their share prices surge in the triple and quadruple

Long-time investors in Amazon have gained generational wealth. A company that may be following in its footsteps is Coupang (NYSE: CPNG). The South Korean technology giant has built an Amazon-like e-

Figma (NYSE: FIG) -- a recent initial public offering (IPO) stock -- was hot when it debuted on July 31. Its share price more than tripled that day from an initial $33 per share. After reaching a

Artificial intelligence investments are fueling a historic boom in tech, boosting both revenues and share prices to astronomical levels. Over the past several years, hundreds of billions of dollars

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares are down about 14% so far in 2025, despite recent excitement around autonomy and energy storage. The electric-vehicle maker is trying to pivot investors' focus from a

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares dipped slightly on Tuesday as the tech giant unveiled its latest iPhones. The company behind the world's most popular premium smartphone now has fresh hardware headed to

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the hottest story in markets today, but its most powerful effects are only beginning to spill over into robotics. Over the next five to 10 years, AI-driven

Almost all retirees in the United States collect Social Security retirement benefits, and these are an important income source. However, the benefits may not be as big as many seniors wish they

Dividend stocks are highly desirable for their ability to generate regular income, building investors' portfolio wealth through the power of compounding, and they can also provide a buffer to market

Shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) have fallen 12% over the past year. That has significantly underperformed the S&P 500, which has rallied 20% during that period. The decline in NextEra's share

Since the Great Recession, bank stocks have woefully underperformed the broader benchmark S&P 500 index. But in August, banks caught a bid as the market began to price in a higher likelihood of an

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is an asset that's engineered to be scarce, easy to hold for the long haul, and, increasingly, simple to access in a handful of different types of accounts.

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When you put money into an IRA, that money is earmarked for your retirement. The government provides tax incentives to make this account a powerful savings tool. The idea is invest the funds in your

Retirees have a lot to think about right now with recent changes to Social Security, including the impending end of paper checks on Sept. 30, as well as changes to the customer service processes and