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There's a mantra in investing that says, "Past performance doesn't guarantee future results." However, looking into the past returns of certain types of stocks can provide hints at what might drive

After a remarkable 2024 in which SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) stock surged in price by a stunning 836%, the new year has got off to a disastrous start as the voice artificial intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) companies saw revenue soar last year as data centers built out infrastructure and customers launched AI projects -- and as a result, investors piled into shares of

The stock market had another strong run in 2024, and there are still attractive opportunities to put some money to work at the start of the new year. Companies enabling the adoption of artificial

It's not the biggest publicly traded company in the world right now. That honor still belongs to Apple with a market cap if just under $3.5 trillion. That's followed closely by Nvidia, currently

For most retirees, Social Security represents an indispensable source of income. This is a program that pulled 22.7 million people above the federal poverty line in 2022, 16.5 million of which were

I'm at a stage of life when a lot of my friends are hitting the midway point of their careers. And while most of the people in my social circle aren't ready to start counting down to retirement

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the preferred gauge for the entire U.S. stock market because it includes 500 large-cap companies that cover 80% of domestic equities by market value. Meanwhile, the

The decision facing many seniors about when to claim Social Security can be daunting. Claiming at age 62, when most people first become eligible for benefits, is a popular choice. You'll get an

Steven Cohen runs Point72 Asset Management, a hedge fund that has earned $38 billion in profits since its inception in 1992. That makes him the 12th-most successful hedge fund manager in history

Why are you investing? For most of us the ultimate goal is funding a nice retirement -- and the sooner, the better. To this end, the Motley Fool's in-house research arm reports the average American

Explore the exciting world of Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and

Over the past few trading days, Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) stock ascended like a gravity-defying spacecraft. Shares of the satellite communications specialist ballooned in price, rising by 29% this week

According to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) stock lost more than 10% of its value in trading this week. The salad and healthy food restaurant chain operator

Electricity was once again a hot topic in the world of investing and nuclear energy and related stocks were the biggest beneficiaries this week. But it wasn't any executive orders or new subsidies

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HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA)Q4 2024 Earnings CallJan 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ET

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Shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) slipped this week. The firm's stock lost 10.1% as of market close, but was down as much as 12.2% earlier in the week, according to data from S&P Global

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) stock was the picture of health on Friday. Shares of the massive American pharmaceutical company rose by more than 2% on the day, thanks largely to news from a rival. That

Shares of Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) were trading higher this week. The company's stock gained 8.9% as of market close but was up as much as 13% earlier in the week. The leg up comes as the S&P 500

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the undisputed leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market these days. It has been generating fantastic growth in both its revenue and earnings, and the

This week was the culmination of a lot of promises years coming in the crypto industry. President Trump ended some of the crypto regulation by enforcement actions taken over the last few years, and

Shares of Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) flew higher this week. The firm's stock gained 14% as of 4:20 p.m. ET, but was up as much as 17.4% earlier in the week. The surge comes as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)

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Eastern Bankshares (NASDAQ: EBC)Q4 2024 Earnings CallJan 24, 2025, 9:00 a.m. ET

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On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced The Stargate Project, a private $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project in the United States, as I reported on Wednesday. He

Investing in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks can sometimes put investors on some wild rides. A great example of that is the highly volatile SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN). The voice AI company