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Fast food companies have long relied on franchising (offloading the operation of stores to smaller independent business owners to collect royalty payments from those store owners) to maximize growth

The storied past of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and its continued relevance today to some segments of the market make it a go-to place for investors searching for industry-leading companies

2023 was an amazing year for growth stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index has gained 45% over the past year, more than double the S&P 500. One of the questions on investors' minds is whether 2024

The three major indexes gave investors a taste of the downs and ups of investing over the past couple of years, reaching into bear territory in 2022 and then rising in the double digits last year

Tech stocks have a reputation for delivering significant and consistent gains over the long term. The innovative nature of the market has created an ever-expanding environment and one of the best

No investor has a perfect track record, and I'm no exception. While my long-term investment returns have been ahead of the S&P 500, there have been several times along the way where I got it wrong.

To bake a pie, you need certain ingredients, including a filling, a crust, sugar, and spices. Using a recipe and some kitchen know-how, anyone can turn apple, flour, sugar, and cinnamon into

2023 was a great year to own stocks. The S&P 500 index of America's 500 biggest companies surged an above-average 17.5% last year, and after hitting a bit of a speed bump in the first week, has kept

When to claim Social Security is an important financial decision with life-long repercussions. Every scenario has pros and cons. Workers can maximize their benefit by claiming at age 70, but doing

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian conducts a basic financial statement analysis focusing on nonprofessional investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 18, 2024. The video

This year marked the end of an era for Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA). The pharmacy and retail giant slashed its dividend by 48% to start this year, ending a streak of 47 straight years of

The U.S. stock market is the largest stock market in the world, accounting for 43% of the $106 trillion global equity market last year. U.S. stocks have created substantial wealth over time

Wayne Gretzky probably had no idea just how often one statement he made would be quoted through the years. The legendary hockey player once said, "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where

What's in store for stocks in 2024? The best answer is: No one knows for sure. There are too many variables in play to do anything but make a guess.

But those guesses can at least be based on solid

The past couple of years have been a roller coaster ride for investors. On the heels of a stunning downturn, the stock market staged a remarkable comeback. After falling 35% in 2022, the Nasdaq

After a stellar performance in 2023 that saw shares rising 90%, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is off to an ominous start in the new year, losing more than 6% of its value as of this writing.

The drop in

One of the best ways to build wealth in stocks over the long term is to put your money to work in companies that are consistently reporting above-average growth.

Two stocks that have the makings of

Down by more than a third in the last 12 months, Etsy's (NASDAQ: ETSY) stock is getting mixed reviews from the bulls and bears.

The bulls think that Etsy's unique proposition positions the niche

Becoming a retirement millionaire isn't easy, but as costs continue to soar, it's a realistic goal for many people. While it can be daunting, you don't have to be wealthy to retire rich -- as long

Did you know that achieving a 10% return over a period of 25 years would turn a $5,000 investment into more than $54,000? And that's just if you average the S&P 500's long-run return of 10%. If you

One of the draws of taking a cruise is the all-inclusive nature of the trip. But if you take a closer look at the income statement of Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) or any cruise line, you'll see that

2023 has come and gone, leaving the stock market's tech sector buzzing with the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Some stocks have skyrocketed in response to the AI-based sea

Burlington (NYSE: BURL) posted strong financial results in the third quarter of 2023. That was nice enough, but it wasn't the most important story to come out of the company's earnings conference

Investing in the stock market can help generate wealth that lasts a lifetime, and the best part is that you don't need to be rich to get started. With the right investments, you can turn a few

Dividends offer people a great answer to the age-old question of how to get rewarded for the risks they take in investing without having to sell the shares they've purchased. Yet if there's a