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The markets have gotten off to a roaring start in 2024. The S&P 500 has returned roughly 17% so far this year, while the Nasdaq Composite has surged by 20%. But one stock that hasn't fared so well

Generating consistent, safe, and reliable dividend income can be extremely valuable for retirees. Investing in the stock market comes with risk, which can make it an unappealing option for

According to recent reports, billionaire Paul Singer and his activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management have taken a large position in Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX). The coffee house operator has

After reviewing its quarterly financial update, Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian updated his buy recommendation for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock.

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Investing in growth stocks can be an easy way to increase your portfolio's value over time. While dividend stocks might seem safer and can offer recurring income, stocks focused on growth can

Earnings season is kind to some stocks, and merciless to others. Unfortunately for potato products supplier Lamb Weston (NYSE: LW), it fell into the latter category following the release of its

Over the last 18 months, the stock market has been incredibly generous to investors. Since January 2023, the S&P 500 has soared 45%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has rocketed by 72%.

The major stock-market indexes are at or near their all-time highs, but there are still some areas of the market that look undervalued. Small-cap stocks are one such area. They're trading at their

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), undeniably, has been the standout stock of the year. Its dominance in the stock market extends even further, with a staggering 800% surge in its stock price in less than two

After hiking its payout every year for nearly three decades, NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is clearly committed to rewarding shareholders. In addition to the lengthy dividend history, the stock's

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian updates his buy recommendation for Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock.

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the clear-cut winner in the artificial intelligence (AI) graphics processing unit (GPU) race. While AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) has competing products, it hasn't seen anywhere

I won't sugarcoat it. It's been a rough few years to be an investor in Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) stock. However, longtime Disney investor and Fool.com contributor Rick Munarriz believes better times

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates the latest developments at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM).

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Stock splits often ignite a new interest in some stocks, as a lower stock price makes the investment feel like investors are getting a better deal. While stock splits are mostly a cosmetic effect

The message isn't new: Saving for retirement is important. Yet most people still have a long way to prepare for their post-working years. The median person in their 50s has just $82,000 saved for

In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other semiconductor stocks. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock is sinking in this week's trading. The high-performance server specialist's share price was down 12.7% from last week's close heading into this Friday's

If you're a CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) investor like myself, you've had a rough few days. After approaching nearly $400 at the beginning of July, it tumbled significantly after an automatic update

Last year, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both experienced significant rebounds after dismal performances in 2022. One of the main tailwinds last year was a rising interesting in artificial

The past year has been an underwhelming one for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) investors, as shares of the technology giant have appreciated only 13% as compared to the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index's

The stock market got off to a great start this year. The S&P 500 rallied 14.5%, driven up by AI-related enthusiasm.

However, not all segments of the market participated in this rally. Most real

If you've been on the lookout for companies that dole out monthly dividends, chances are Realty Income (NYSE: O) has popped up on your radar. It's a premier real estate investment trust (REIT) with

If you want to be on track with your retirement savings and investments, it makes sense to wonder where other people are -- specifically, people in your age range.

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Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) is an interesting bank stock right now. Not only is it a highly profitable business that trades for a discount to its book value, but it's also set to acquire