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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has been one of the best-performing restaurant stocks over the last 15 years. While early investors have made a lot of money even off a small investment, newer

Retirement would be impossible for many without monthly Social Security checks, but living off these benefits alone isn't especially comfortable. The average monthly check as of May 2024 is just

Retirees have complained for decades about Social Security's declining buying power, even in the face of above-average cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) the last few years. So many were undoubtedly

One of the main reasons I work hard and try to generate wealth is to be able to pass it on to my loved ones when I'm no longer with them. I know I'm not alone in this sentiment, either. Countless

Developing brand-new drugs is a long and expensive process that doesn't always deliver a positive return on investment. Occasionally, some pharmaceutical companies hit the jackpot and launch

Tech sector analysts have Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) circled on their calendar every year. That's because the tech giant often takes advantage of that event to

Don't look now, but General Motors (NYSE: GM) has quietly had a strong start to 2024 with its stock price jumping over 35% year to date. That compares favorably to its closest competitors Ford Motor

New nicotine products have taken the United States by storm in the last decade. These include e-vapor devices (vapes) and nicotine pouches. Traditional tobacco companies have invested and acquired

Capital One (NYSE: COF) made huge news earlier this year when it announced plans to acquire Discover Financial Services. The deal would make Capital One the largest credit card lender in the U.S

Sometimes you should invest in skyrocketing stocks before they truly go stratospheric. In other cases, you want to buy shares of great companies when they're way too cheap.

It's easy to find both

From its spinoff from eBay in 2015 to April of this year, I was a boring buy-and-hold investor of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) -- I acquired my position in 2015 and then I never bought or sold a

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) stock is down almost 14% from its all-time high, presenting a potential entry point for long-term investors. The question remains: Is now the right time to seize this

On June 7, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that cybersecurity company CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) will be entering its famous S&P 500 index on June 24. It's an announcement that's captured

Following the stock picks of billionaire investors can be a good way to find winners in the stock market. After all, these investors achieved their wealth through a successful career of earning

Retirement is an exciting achievement, but it's also incredibly expensive. While Social Security and other sources of income can help cover costs, most retirees will need to lean heavily on their

If you are looking for stocks that appear to be on sale while the market is trading near all-time highs, you'll probably have to buy companies facing some kind of headwind. That's not unusual

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has been the hottest stock in the solar industry, and for good reason. The company has expanded margins and revenue is growing, but have shares gotten ahead of the

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: MDGL) is in a position that most other biotechs envy. Its first medicine just hit the market, sales are due to start rolling in, and there aren't any other

The S&P 500 remains near record levels as the markets have been strong this year. Finding good stocks to buy in such a hot market can be challenging. But a couple of growth stocks with lots of

Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) recently made its final flight before a two-year break, after which it will launch its Delta-class spacecraft. In this video, Travis Hoium shows what investors need to

Unless you've been hiding from the news, you've likely heard that electric vehicle (EVs) sales have slowed to a crawl in the U.S. market. Among the concerns are the lack of affordable options and

Stock splits have been a hot topic for the market, but a split in share price doesn't do anything to change your ownership stake in a company. Buybacks are a different animal, reducing the number of

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving event took place in April, as expected. Bitcoin miners now get half the rewards for the same amount of work. Are mining specialists like Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian describes the link between Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and cryptocurrencies.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 12, 2024. The video was published

Amazon is one of the best-performing stocks of all time. The e-commerce and technology giant is up over 1,000x since going public by taking advantage of the huge consumer shift from in-person to