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It is customary to say that past success isn't a guarantee that a company will continue down that path -- a true statement. However, a corporation's track record provides vital information about its

Crypto investors continue to hold out hope that popular meme coin Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) will somehow turn things around and skyrocket higher. But Shiba Inu is now down 90% from its all-time high

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down a little-known way to find the best dividend stocks, using long-term winners Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) along

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have become popular in recent months. The gains in some AI names have become eye-popping as investors and consumers become increasingly aware of the possible

Over the last few years, the stock market has been on a roller-coaster ride. Equities have swung from a bear market in 2022 to a booming recovery in 2023. Thankfully, the bull run looks set to

Even the largest companies on the planet face risks, and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is no exception. The consumer tech giant is currently grappling with difficulties on multiple fronts.

When examining

Over the past six months, the S&P 500 index has risen a touch over 12%. That's not bad for such a short period of time. Shares of United States Steel (NYSE: X) have advanced 103% over the same span

It's easy to zoom out on a price chart for a winning stock and see how it's created life-changing wealth for those who held it over the years. Take Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) for example. The stock has

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) reported fourth-quarter 2023 revenue of $8 billion (up 9% year over year) and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.48 (up 19%), both headline figures that beat Wall Street

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The transportation and trucking industry isn't getting a lot of attention from investors these days. That's not surprising.

There's an artificial intelligence (AI) boom going on in the tech sector

The cryptocurrency commonly known as Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) is trading just above $0.50 per token. It was briefly worth more than $1 in the summer of 2021, and its all-time peak value comes from an

While some growth stocks are soaring, boosted by the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, others are being left behind. Human capital management software provider Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC)

Saving for retirement is pretty much essential. If you don't contribute to a retirement plan during your working years, you'll risk ending up with a financial shortfall on your hands once your

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) are two of the most successful technology companies in the world. However, these tech titans have historically had very different approaches

Retail is one of the best markets for long-term investment, known for its consistent growth. The industry ranges from grocery to e-commerce, consumer tech, and much more, allowing stockholders to

The consolidation wave in the oil patch has washed over another producer. Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) has struck a deal to acquire privately held rival Endeavor Energy Resources for $26

On the short-list for best-performing stocks in 2024 is undoubtedly Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI). Known as Supermicro, this maker of high-performance computer servers has seen its shares rise

There's arguably no better time to buy a stock than when it's been beaten down. Doing so provides a reasonable entry point for investors willing to hold the stock for a while, which can translate to

Volatile market conditions create winners and losers, and Owens Corning's (NYSE: OC) latest move will put it in one of those two camps. Does it make sense to take on debt to buy a company in a

Sometimes, the market has an extreme reaction to news about a company. This occurs because investors have new information about how a business might perform in the future, causing owners to change

If you want to snag a higher Social Security benefit in retirement, there are different ways to go about that. You could try to chase promotions during your career that lead to a higher wage. The

The semiconductor industry has been red-hot over the last few years, and it isn't just Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices delivering substantial gains for investors. The digital economy is forever

Investors looking to create a seven-figure portfolio should probably own a diversified list of stocks. While capital growth should be a key focus, there's also a place for high-yield investments in

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) currently pays a monster dividend. The mortgage-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) yields nearly 14%. That's about 10 times the S&P 500's dividend