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Fintech is a high-growth industry that's evolving rapidly. Businesses and consumers are embracing innovative solutions to numerous problems and inefficiencies, and the companies that provide the

The arguments against buying Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) stock right now are certainly sound enough. Shares are up nearly 400% for the past year, for example, reaching yet another record high just

It's hardly a secret that retiring on Social Security is not an ideal situation. Those benefits will only replace about 40% of pre-retirement wages for average earners. And that doesn't account for

The stock market soared in the first half of the year, with the S&P 500 confirming a bull market as it reached a record high -- but the benchmark didn't stop there. Instead, it went on to reach

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates what the CEO's comments could mean for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 11, 2024. The

At first glance, it might appear that the impressive returns of the stock market this year would mean that most stocks in the index are enjoying similar performance. Unfortunately, the market

It's a rare time to be an investor on Wall Street. While it's perfectly normal for a next-big-thing innovation, technology, or trend to be captivating investors' attention, having two trends vying

In October 1974, Paul Samuleson, a Nobel laureate in economic sciences, published a paper in the The Journal of Portfolio Management calling for the creation of a portfolio that tracks the S&P 500

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian previews Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) quarterly earnings release.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 11, 2024. The video was

On an absolute basis, Agree Realty's (NYSE: ADC) 4.7% dividend yield is very attractive when you compare it to the broader market's miserly 1.3% or so. It's even a bit higher than the average real

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) investors should be quite pleased with its performance over the past year. The stock was trading around $115 last July, but it hit a high of $191.75 on July 10

Warren Buffett is one of the world's most closely followed billionaire investors because his investment-driven conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), outperformed the S&P 500

Palantir Technologies' (NYSE: PLTR) stock has rallied nearly 70% over the past 12 months. The data-mining and analytics company impressed investors with its accelerating sales growth, expanding

Although all eyes are seemingly on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the hottest trend on Wall Street just might be companies conducting stock splits.

A stock split is an event that permits

The most talked about stock in the markets in the first half of 2024 was no doubt Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). During the first half, Nvidia's stock delivered a total return of 149.5%, including

Stock splits have created a lot of excitement in the market in recent times, with big name players across industries announcing such operations -- from retail giant Walmart to artificial

Step aside, Wimbledon. Forget the summer Olympic games. Many retirees across the U.S. are much more interested in how much their Social Security benefits will increase next year.

They now have a

Billionaire hedge fund managers consider many variables when deciding which stocks to buy. Financial strength, growth prospects, management, and valuation definitely make the list.

But there's one

Maxing out your 401(k) is no easy task. In 2024, it means setting aside $23,000 in savings, or $30,500 if you're 50 or older. That kind of annual contribution could turn into a significant nest egg

Investors in Mercadolibre Inc (NASDAQ: MELI), a leading e-commerce company in Latin America, have had a great time as the stock appreciated by more than 160% in the last five years. Solid growth in

Shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) rose 27.8% in the first half of 2024, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Following the Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of

Stabucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) stock fell 19% in the first half of the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The coffee giant is struggling with growing its sales, and it looks to be

Investors in Boeing (NYSE: BA) are enduring another challenging year. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock fell 30.3% in the first half. The decline looks justified

It's been a challenging year for UPS (NYSE: UPS), and the stock declined 13% in the first half of the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The decline reflects the ongoing

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) recently became the world's most valuable company again with a market cap of $3.57 billion. Its stock rallied more than 60% over the past three years, even as iPhone sales