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In the current environment, it seems antithetical to say anything positive about Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). The semiconductor stock has lost more than 60% of its value over the last 13

It's been a tough start to 2025 for investors amid concerns regarding the strength of the U.S. economy and uncertainties over the effect of sweeping changes in trade policy under the Trump

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the star of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom over the last two-and-a-half years. Its GPUs are the cornerstone of every big data center project from the hyperscale

Holding shares of strong companies that pay consistent dividends can help you preserve and grow your savings. Three Motley Fool contributors recently selected their favorite high-yield dividend

Need income? Maybe an extra thousand bucks a year will do the trick? Dividend stocks are your best bet. Although they're at least a bit riskier than bonds, these payments -- along with their

In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent updates affecting the semiconductor market. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer

Amidst the market volatility due to tariffs and trade tensions, many top tech companies are now selling at much more attractive valuations than just a few months ago.

Let's look at four leading tech

I don't add new stocks to my portfolio too often -- two to three new positions in a year is typical -- but there are some excellent long-term investment opportunities after the recent stock market

One of my favorite ways to invest is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) because they offer you to exposure to many companies with a single investment. That can take much of the guesswork out of

If you're retired and have a tax-deferred retirement account -- like a traditional IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other employer-sponsored plan -- you're undoubtedly aware that you

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) hired a new CEO, Brian Niccol, who started last September. He was brought on board to reinvigorate sales growth, particularly in the U.S. and China, its two largest markets

I know a lot of people who aren't exactly thrilled with the way the stock market has been swinging in April. And I get it -- it's been a wild ride, to say the least.

But while it can definitely be

Cathie Wood leads wealth management firm Ark Invest as its CEO and chief investment officer. Financial news programs and podcasts frequently feature Wood, who often promotes her long-term investment

While choosing individual stocks is a hobby for certain people, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great choice for those who prioritize convenience and simplicity with their investments. Even

C3.ai (NYSE: AI) stock has been in a tailspin this year as fears related to a recession have been on the rise. A slowdown in spending could result in companies slashing budgets for investments

Many investors are anxious these days, with the stock market going topsy-turvy. I doubt Warren Buffett is one of them, though. The legendary investor is worth billions more now than he was at the

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has turned in a disappointing performance so far in 2025, dropping 26% since hitting a 52-week high in the first week of the year, and the broader market sentiment

If you're saving and investing for retirement and you want to do well -- without having to become a stock market expert and top-notch analyst -- look to simple index funds. These track a particular

Many businesses saw their share prices collapse in early 2025. But not Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR). Palantir stock has risen by nearly 30% this year, with analysts very bullish on the

The chances are that anyone who bought Amazon in its early years, even a few shares, is probably rich today. Life-changing stocks are rare, but they do come along now and then. Amazon has been

Let's face facts here: The crypto market is a sea of red right now. It's almost impossible to find any coin that's up for the year. And it's not just meme coins and risky altcoins -- even top

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has been one of the more disappointing stocks in modern market history. Shares of the veteran chipmaker, which helped pioneer the digital age, are down almost 15% over the last

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has a big date coming up. The electric vehicle (EV), energy storage, robotics, and artificial intelligence company will release its first-quarter 2025 earnings report after the

The best Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to own in 2023 and 2024 were loaded with artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. That's not the case in 2025. Vanguard's tech-heavy funds, including the

It's not exactly a secret that many older Americans rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet. And without those benefits, a good number of retirees would not have the means to cover even