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We're barreling through earnings season, and soon we'll be learning how Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) performed in its most recently completed quarter.

In an instance of interesting timing, one analyst got

The stocks of leading fintech companies Block (NYSE: SQ) and Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL) have been on rollercoaster rides the past few years. However, both stocks are set up to have strong years in 2024

It's hard to find a stock that's performed better than Nvidia over the last five years. Since 2019, its stock has turned in a mind-boggling 79% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). That means that

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are two of the biggest names in healthcare thanks in large part to some promising weight-loss drugs in their respective portfolios. In the past 12 months, Eli Lilly has

There's a bit more uncertainty in the markets these days. Inflation has remained stubbornly persistent, calling into question when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Add in rising tensions

The secret to building wealth for retirement is a simple truth --some may even call it a "hack." You need your money to work for you, not against you. Carrying a balance on your credit card destroys

Many investors like to own stocks that pay passive income to their shareholders. The amount of dividend income can be insignificant at first, but after a few decades of growth, those dividend

The April 15 tax-filing deadline has already come and gone, so at this point, hopefully, you have sent in your 2023 return and are awaiting your refund. As of April 5, the average tax refund issued

Nvidia has enjoyed being at the top of the artificial intelligence (AI) world for some time. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) are best-in-class for handling AI workloads, and many companies have

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian updates his recommendation of ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) stock following the company's earnings release.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 17

If you're looking to ramp up your retirement savings in 2024, an employer-sponsored retirement plan like a 401(k) might be your golden ticket.

Essentially, a 401(k) is a retirement savings plan that

Demand for natural gas is strong and growing. Natural gas pipeline giant Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) expects natural gas demand in the country to grow substantially between now and 2030. Exports are a

If you haven't done so already, start the countdown now: In 2030, NASA intends to pull the plug on the International Space Station (ISS), deorbit the ISS, and allow it to first burn up in the

Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian has carefully selected one excellent growth stock selling for less than $100 that investors can buy.

*Stock prices used were the

Determining what age to begin taking Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you'll make -- and also one of the toughest.

You can file for benefits as early as age 62, but

In this video, I will explain why semiconductor stocks like Nvidia, Intel, ARM Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM), and Advanced Micro Devices all crashed on Friday and whether or not this presents a buying

Those who have already owned shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) for years are familiar with the stock's potential -- it's generated stellar investment returns and life-changing wealth. A

No risk, no reward. That's a fundamental part of investing. However, some stocks are less risky than others and still offer strong growth prospects.

Three Motley Fool contributors think they've

Although retirement is a period of life that many workers look forward to, it can also be a period that many people worry about. After all, you're going from holding down a job to living off

Prologis (NYSE: PLD) is the largest real estate investment trust in the market, but the logistics real estate giant could still have lots of upside potential. Not only that, but the stock is down by

One type of business that income-focused investors might have come across is the business development company (BDC), which invests in the debt and equity of middle-market companies. However, BDCs

If you regularly invest in the stock market, you've probably come across the phrase "sell in May and go away." The adage came about when investors realized the six-month period between May and

If you're looking for dividend-paying stocks among members of the S&P 500, finding a yield high enough to inspire a purchase can be extra challenging these days. The average dividend-paying stock in

They don't compete in the same industry, but Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) share many similarities as investment candidates. The companies own two of the most valuable brands on the

As you work throughout your career, a good portion of the taxes you pay go toward Social Security. For decades, Social Security has been one of America's most important social programs, especially