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The rivalry between Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has persisted for decades. For most of that history, Intel was the world's largest semiconductor company, dominating

One of the biggest misconceptions about investing is that you need a ton of money. That's not true at all. You can start with a fraction of a share and add to it when you can. Even $500 is more than

You've no doubt heard a lot about the "Magnificent Seven" stocks. Each stock in this group -- Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla -- delivered gains of 48% or more

It's hard for me to pick my top favorite in many categories. Whether talking about actors, athletes, songs, singers, movies, or TV shows, I find it difficult to single one out as the best.

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Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in autonomous driving. The company has also made significant advances in robotics, both in its factories and with its

Retiring comfortably is a dream many have, but studies show most people don't feel prepared. Relying solely on Social Security isn't a great plan considering the program only replaces about 40% of

Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) is often overlooked in the universe of e-commerce conglomerates. Although it is a much younger, smaller company than Amazon, its Shopee e-commerce arm holds a market lead in

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) made headlines recently when Microsoft leapfrogged over it as the world's most valuable company by market cap.

The iPhone company has had a challenging year, with macroeconomic

It can't be said enough times: A high yield isn't sufficient to make a stock a buy. A perfect case in point is Annaly Capital (NYSE: NLY), which has a massive 13.2% dividend yield.

If you're trying

Investing on Wall Street has been quite the adventure since this decade began, with all three major indexes alternating between bear and bull markets in successive years. Although the broad-based

While most people know Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) for its software and its services, the tech giant also manufactures various hardware products, including its own branded keyboards. Recently, the

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) was a top performer on the stock market in 2023 with eye-popping gains of 246%. The market rewarded the company handsomely for its impressive growth and

Managing your finances can be intimidating, particularly when you're first getting started. Only about half of U.S. states mandate personal financial literacy courses before graduating from high

When looking for stocks to buy for the long haul, it can be good to start by looking at historical returns. Stocks that have outperformed the S&P 500 over long periods are usually indicative of a

The element lithium has had a resurgence in public awareness -- and investment popularity. Originally, it was an ingredient in pharmaceuticals and later an additive used in all sorts of

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) earns about 16 billion Canadian dollars ($11.9 billion) each year. More than half of that income (57% in 2023) comes from its liquids pipelines business.

The energy

For more than 127 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as one of Wall Street's most-watched "health" barometers. What was once an index comprised of a dozen

Maybe you've been collecting Social Security for a good number of months now, or even a couple of years. Or maybe you're thinking of enrolling in the program in 2024, either in conjunction with

Last year was a great one for a lot of stocks, with growth players leading the way. The three major indexes, after wandering into bear territory in 2022, climbed -- offering investors reason to

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian has hand-selected 10 cheaply valued stocks for value-minded investors.                       

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 14, 2024

FINRA has seen a recent significant spike in investor complaints resulting from recommendations made by fraudulent "investment groups" promoted through social media channels. Complaints received by

The artificial intelligence (AI) industry exploded last year, with hype over the technology unlikely to dissipate anytime soon.

According to Grand View Research, the AI market hit $197 billion in

A boom in artificial intelligence (AI) last year highlighted Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) business, as its graphics processing units (GPUs) became the preferred hardware for developers worldwide

After plunging in 2022, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) got its mojo back, more than doubling in 2023. The end of the crypto winter came in large part because of anticipation that the Securities and Exchange

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey and analyst Bill Barker discuss:

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