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Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway have made it the gold standard when it comes to holding on to stocks. Berkshire Hathaway owns stakes in dozens of companies and has become a de

If you're newly retired in 2024, or if you're planning to leave the workforce for good this year, you'll want to be sure you're on a solid financial path so you won't have to spend the rest of your

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) was a big winner last year as the stock doubled as part of the broader boom in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. In 2024, however, Tesla stock has gotten off on the wrong

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) has been one of the fastest-growing healthcare companies in recent years. Its products have made it a leader in cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment and it has been

Artificial intelligence (AI) burst onto the scene last year, making headlines and sparking public interest. While the technology has been around in some form or another since the 1950s, recent

When you're planning for retirement, Social Security should be a key part of your strategy. Regardless of your age, it's never too early to begin thinking about Social Security's role in your

2023 was a year of change for Alibaba (NYSE: BABA). The company announced plans to split up its massive business empire, reshuffled its management team, and brought in a new CEO to lead the company.

When it comes to titans in the industrial sector, maybe you think of a defense contractor like RTX or Lockheed Martin, an industrial conglomerate like General Electric or Honeywell, a railroad like

January 1 brought several important changes to your 401(k), including higher annual contribution limits. This is great news for those who hope to stash large sums away for retirement this year, but

Retiring a millionaire isn't just a goal for some investors, it's a necessity. Being a millionaire isn't what it was 30 years ago -- thanks to the dollar's devaluation -- but it still requires

In 2023, shares of Carnival (NYSE: CCL) crushed the overall market, as they soared 130%. But this performance didn't do enough for long-term shareholders looking to claw back losses.

If you invested

Earnings season is here, and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shareholders are hoping that the premium streaming video leader isn't caught buffering. The shares hit a new 23-month high earlier this month. A

The stock market has remained an incredible tool for building wealth over the years, particularly for patient investors. While no one can predict what stocks will do in a given week, month, or year

Less than a year ago, turmoil at a few banks resulted in some of the largest bank failures on record. Failures at Silicon Valley Bank (a subsidiary of SVB Financial) and First Republic Bank called

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian conducts a financial statement analysis of Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 19, 2024. The video was

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses why this growth stock deserves a spot in growth stock investor portfolios.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 19, 2024. The video

Cathie Wood leads Ark Invest, an investment management firm that rose to prominence in the early days of the pandemic. Although the subsequent years were a bit harsher, Wood bounced back in 2023 --

How important was the so-called "Magnificent Seven" in 2023? Well, according to S&P Senior Index Analyst Howard Silverblatt, it was very important. Consider this: The Magnificent Seven -- Apple

Few stocks outperformed Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) in 2023, but one notable exception was Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI), often referred to as Supermicro. With the stock edging out Nvidia by gaining

Media-streaming pioneer and award-winning content producer Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) will report fourth-quarter results on Tuesday evening. These quarterly updates often have market-moving powers, and

While 2023 was a great year for stocks, remember that last year's gains came on the heels of a horrid 2022. So even after the past year's good news, with inflation coming down and unemployment

In 2023, the average retiree received a monthly benefit of $1,847 from the Social Security Administration. In 2024, the average monthly retirement income for the typical retiree is going up to

Dividend stocks are an excellent way for investors to generate passive income. However, not all dividend stocks are the same. Some companies have a modest but steady dividend payout that grows over

If you have access to a 401(k) plan, it means you actually have multiple options when it comes to saving for retirement. If you're eligible for a 401(k), it means you work for an employer and

One of the worst-hit industries last year was real estate. With skyrocketing interest rates, fewer people could afford to buy a home. Naturally, all sorts of companies that sell products related to