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There aren't too many stocks on the market that have gained 230,000% since their initial public offerings, especially without dividends and in less than 30 years. But the stocks that have done it

One of the most important lessons you can learn as a long-term investor is to know what's driving the market. In 2023 and 2024, megacap growth stocks have been primarily responsible for taking the

Buying growth stocks into a potential stock market sell-off may seem counterintuitive. After all, who wants to load up on stocks only to see them fall? But long-term investing isn't about timing the

The healthcare sector has long been a sanctuary for income investors seeking stability and growth. Within this realm, Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) and Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) stand out for their

In today's video, Motley Fool contributor Jose Najarro interviews Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma to try to understand how investors can incorporate AI tools into their own investing framework.

The pharmaceutical industry can be a tough business. Companies must innovate constantly to stay relevant because patents protecting their proprietary drugs expire. Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), a longtime

Finding a stock that can outright make you a millionaire isn't easy. However, they're out there. A $10,000 investment in Nvidia a decade ago is now worth $2.72 million. And $10,000 invested 12 years

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks were the gift that kept on giving throughout 2024. While Nvidia and Tesla were scorching hot, there's one company that outperformed all of its peers in

Bank stocks, as a category, usually provide certain benefits for investors that are different from other kinds of stocks. They're usually cash-rich, established companies that provide protection in

There's always something new and shiny catching the attention of investors in crypto. Technology evolves, narratives shift seemingly overnight, but one thing remains constant: Great products and

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a growing industry worth your investment dollars. One way to invest in this sector is to buy shares in businesses playing an essential role in the AI market. Two such

The early winners from artificial intelligence (AI) are largely companies involved in AI infrastructure, but software companies have also begun to benefit. Two of the top AI software companies

After years of underperformance, 3M (NYSE: MMM) stock delivered a respectable performance to investors in 2024 -- gaining some 17%. But what will 2025 bring? And more importantly, what is the best

There's no doubt that President-elect Donald Trump's victory on election night was a major catalyst for crypto in the year's final months. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency

The year 2024 was a breakout for enterprise software company Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR). Some of the more notable highlights include gaining inclusion into the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100

Most of us are not independently wealthy, so if we're on the ball, we're busy saving and investing in order to build nest eggs to support us in retirement. Many people are shooting to retire with $1

The stock market wasn't as bargain-packed in 2024 as it was in 2022 and 2023, but there were still some interesting opportunities. This was especially true in rate-sensitive sectors such as

Innovative growth stocks can deliver life-changing returns for patient investors who identify transformative companies early. The challenge lies in finding these opportunities before the broader

Semiconductor-giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had a terrific 2024, but a closer look at its recent stock-price chart shows that it's entering the new year on shaky ground, thanks to doubts about the

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

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) had a big year in 2024 and shareholders enjoyed a 70% gain (as of Dec. 30).

A series of positive factors, such as solid sales volume and the election of Donald Trump as

For many pot stocks, their share prices can often rise or fall rapidly depending on the outlook for marijuana legalization in the U.S. That's because there is significant growth potential in the

The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is based on third-quarter inflation data, so it was officially announced in October when the last of the official CPI data from the

Many investors turn to dividend stocks as their primary wealth-building strategy. This approach can be problematic when investors focus solely on high yields while overlooking the importance of

Watching companies set individual records on revenue or earnings is always a great sign for investors, as it indicates the company is reaching new heights. However, there are also some metrics you