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Got $500 to invest? The Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSEMKT: VPU) should be at the top of your buy list. Since 2004, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) has generated 8.9% annual returns. These returns have

The biotechnology industry is getting more attention than usual following a buyout offer for Alpine Immune Sciences (NASDAQ: ALPN) from Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX).

Vertex recently offered

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock and discusses whether it makes an excellent investment.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 9, 2024

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks are popular among investors right now. This group focuses on tech stocks that are cashing in on huge trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the shift toward

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) stock hit its lowest price in almost a decade last year, bottoming out at 60% off its all-time highs. However, things have been turning around, and Disney stock is up 30% so

The current bull market has lifted some businesses more than others. Uber (NYSE: UBER) has been a clear beneficiary, as its shares have tripled since the start of 2023. The enthusiasm surrounding

Generally speaking, the restaurant business isn't a great one to be in. It's not a cheap business to get into, the failure rate is relatively high, and running the ones that do survive is a

Daniel Loeb is a well-known hedge fund investor who often takes activist positions in companies to push for change. Last quarter, he was selling artificial intelligence (AI) stocks and took a

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian forecasts where SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) stock could be in 2026.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 9, 2024. The video was published on

There's no single, uniform age to sign up for Social Security. Rather, seniors get a choice in that regard.

You're entitled to your complete monthly benefit based on your personal income history

Two high-profile economists recently stirred up controversy by recommending that the IRS eliminate tax-deferred contributions to 401(k) accounts. Sweeping changes are unlikely to happen anytime

Carl Icahn is one of the most famous investors in history. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he became known as a corporate raider, buying up big stakes in companies in an attempt to force change

Many top technology stocks have completed stock splits in recent years, from Amazon to Alphabet, as their shares roared higher. The move involves a company issuing additional shares to current

Enterprise Product Partners (NYSE: EPD) has long been a favorite of income-oriented investors for its steady and consistently growing distribution. The company has been one of the best-run midstream

For an overwhelming majority of retired workers, their Social Security income is a necessity to make ends meet. Based on annual surveys conducted by national pollster Gallup that date back more than

A million dollars is a big amount, but if you have decades to go before retirement, it is within reach for most investors. The key is finding an investment approach and sticking to it through good

There's never any real shortage of stocks to consider buying. The only consideration is which stocks, or which kinds of stocks. Your job as an investor is to find the best risk-versus-reward

Investing in the stock market can seem like a daunting task when one is just starting out. One way for investors to ease their initial fears is to focus on the most dominant and well-known

Tech stocks have rallied in the past year, making it harder for growth investors to find good deals. Demand is high for many popular members of the Nasdaq Composite Index, which is up 10% so far in

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) appears to be throttling back its efforts to shift toward producing more fully electric vehicles (EVs), and one analyst thinks this strategy makes good sense. This week

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) hit record highs last month, with shares of the chipmaker jumping to $974 on March 8. But investors haven't had much reason to cheer since then, as this red-hot stock has been

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down three high-yield dividend stocks he recently bought more of: EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), Realty Income (NYSE: O), and Truist Financial

With its monumental initial public offering (IPO) in November 2021, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) arrived on the electric vehicle (EV) scene with a bang. As the largest IPO for an American company since

There are countless decisions to make as you inch closer to retirement, and choosing when to take Social Security is one of the most important. The age at which you file will directly affect your

Many stocks were wobbly over the past few trading days, but we can't say that about biotech AnaptysBio (NASDAQ: ANAB). The company's shares closed the week almost 8% higher in price, according to