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The stock market has been kind to growth-hunting investors recently. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) market index has gained more than 32% over the last 12 months, thanks to an

The biotech industry can be risky and volatile, but there are advantages to investing in companies in this field. Many of them develop lifesaving drugs, the kinds we'll need until we can completely

Shares of streaming standout Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) were cruising in 2024 but lost control and spun out when fourth-quarter earnings came out on Feb. 15. The stock price has fallen roughly 32% since

Regional banks were hammered in early 2023, thanks to troubles at a small number of banks. New York Community Bancorp (NYSE: NYCB) was actually one of the better performers through that difficult

After examining many stocks in today's market, I've concluded that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is one of the best buys available. Even though it's had a strong 2024, up 11%, I still think there is room

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock had a great run in 2023, more than doubling in price from $118 to 248.

But since the start of 2024, the stock price has slumped by around 20%. So is now a good time to

Last fiscal year (ended Jan. 28), Home Depot (NYSE: HD) posted revenue of $152.7 billion and net income of $15.1 billion. Both of these key figures were significantly higher than they were just five

Once a darling among growth investors, Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) has lost its past glory lately as growth has slowed to a historical low. To rekindle the momentum, Alibaba separated its empire into

Regional banks have been in the news once again following New York Community Bancorp's disappointing fourth-quarter results. One regional bank stock that has shaken off the news around bank stocks

On Feb. 19, Capital One (NYSE: COF) announced it would acquire Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) in an all-stock transaction valued at over $35 billion. The move could make Capital One the

There's a reason so many seniors aim to be mortgage-free by the time retirement rolls around. That way, there's one less debt payment hanging over their heads. And also, if you enter retirement

With shares up by over 700% in the past 12 months, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, even outpacing giants

Enterprise Product Partners (NYSE: EPD) has all the qualities investors should look for in a high-yield stock: a predictable business model; strong distribution coverage; solid balance sheet; and

One of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) biggest supporters over the past decade has been Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway. He originally purchased shares of Apple in 2016 and has continuously

We're two months into 2024, and the stock market has reached a fresh all-time high, signaling that we're officially in a bull market once again. However, not all stocks look expensive -- in this

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) has proven itself as a long-term winner for investors. The healthcare giant has grown earnings over time, and the shares have climbed too. In just the past year

The closer you get to retirement -- and once you're there -- what gets taxed from the retirement income you'll be depending on becomes ever more important, and where you live has a lot to do with

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is one of the pioneers of e-commerce, helping to revolutionize how money flows through digital channels. However, over the past several years a number of new services have

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) to answer which has the best prospects for artificial intelligence stock investors.

*Stock prices used were

The hunt for winning biotech stocks never truly ends, and it's easy to see why. Over the last five years, shares of the gene-editing company CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) are up by 146%, easily

Between now and 2027, more than 4.1 million Americans will turn 65 each year. You may be looking forward to your 65th birthday if it brings you one step closer to retirement. But if you're within a

Last August, Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) adjusted its quarterly dividend. It cut its payment from $0.29 to $0.15 per share each quarter to better align it with its cash flow profile. The

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Sentinel One (NYSE: S) stock and answers if it makes a good investment for 2024 and beyond.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 22

In its typical cyclical fashion, the crypto market is gearing up for another bull market run. While household names like Bitcoin and Ethereum remain safe bets to ride the waves of a bull market

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) shareholders are in for a treat. The home improvement retailer just announced its dividend increase for the 2024 fiscal year, and it was a significant hike. The higher payout