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If you're someone who likes to pick individual stocks, your hope -- no doubt -- is for those companies to outperform a broad index. That's a difficult task with the Nasdaq Composite up 124%,

With $51.6 billion in trailing-12-month sales and an iconic, globally recognized brand, Nike (NYSE: NKE) is certainly familiar to most investors. Its dominance in the sports apparel and footwear

Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks can be risky. The yield is typically high for a reason, and it's usually not good. And the loftier the yield is, the more hesitant investors often are to

After a tumultuous 2022 that rattled the industry to its core, the cryptocurrency market is surging back. Its overall market cap of $2.7 trillion is slowly approaching its previous high-water mark

The S&P 500 roared higher over the past year or so from its bear market low to a new all-time high -- and this movement confirmed the market has indeed shifted into bull territory. The gains weren't

General Electric (NYSE: GE) remains a household name after generations as a mega-conglomerate that dabbled in many industries, from home appliances to healthcare. Even so, the financial crisis from

Stock markets are setting records, but Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) shareholders aren't benefiting from that rally. The coffee titan's stock is trading near its 52-week low of $89 per share even though

Over long periods of time -- I'm talking five to 10 years at least -- often it's the highest-quality businesses that perform the best for shareholders. There are numerous examples of companies that

Real estate can be a great spot to score a big-time income stream. Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer ultra-high dividend yields. That enables income-focused investors to generate a

Here's an interesting fact about Nov. 8, 2016, that you may already know: It was Election Day. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were locked in a race to become the 45th president.

But here's

There hasn't been a single topic that has attracted more attention over the past year than artificial intelligence (AI). Investors believe this revolutionary technology can have a profound impact on

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly permeating all aspects of our daily lives, changing the way we work and live. With AI-driven solutions helping businesses gain a competitive edge by improving

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is a restaurant chain specializing in burritos that now has over 3,400 locations. For its part, Mediterranean chain Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) is much smaller, with

Artificial intelligence (AI) could transform the economy by completing tasks humans can't, and by making existing workers more productive. Goldman Sachs believes the technology will add $7 trillion

Stock splits often happen when a stock's price gets high enough that management feels inclined to lower it to make it more accessible to a wider pool of investors. If a stock is trading at hundreds

You don't need billions of dollars to invest like Warren Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha started with a relatively modest amount to invest decades ago.

A few hundred dollars will allow you to invest in

David Tepper knows how to make money. His net worth of $20.6 billion could be Exhibit A.

The billionaire investor shrewdly initiated a big position in Nvidia in the first quarter of 2023. By the

Up to 85% of your Social Security is taxable at the federal level, depending on your income. But many retirees discover the unpleasant surprise that some states also tax part of their Social

Saving for retirement can feel like an uphill battle, especially when you're juggling day-to-day expenses and trying to keep your head above water.

But BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shares an action that

Cathie Wood is the head of Ark Investment Management, which operates 14 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on technological innovations. They include everything from artificial intelligence (AI)

For most stocks, a 25% cut in an analyst's target price following an earnings release would send investors scrambling for the exit door. That wasn't the case with Bluebird Bio (NASDAQ: BLUE)

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) isn't your average utility stock. Most utilities tend to be slower-growing companies known more for paying higher-yielding dividends. As a result, many struggle to beat

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the cybersecurity industry is growing at a nice clip. Last year, AI-focused cybersecurity spending stood at an estimated $24 billion, but this

Social Security is not on the verge of going bankrupt. You may have heard rumors to the contrary, but it's important not to buy into them.

That said, Social Security isn't in the best place

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall takes a close look at ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE: CHPT) and Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) to see which of these EV charging stocks is worth