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2023 was a comeback year for most growth stocks as they rebounded, led largely by big names in tech. Growth stocks can build you a fortune if chosen right, and a new year is a perfect time to

If you're worried that Social Security is in danger of disappearing completely, here's some reassuring news: The program is not on the verge of total collapse. In fact, Social Security gets the bulk

What does a gene therapy biotech like Bluebird Bio (NASDAQ: BLUE) have to do with a cryptocurrency like Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB), one of the hottest meme coins of yesteryear? If you said "they're

In stock investing, stock price growth or decline usually gets the most attention because it's fairly straightforward: You buy shares at A price, and now they're Z price. However, that doesn't paint

Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) has long held tremendous promise. The company is a leading player in renewable natural gas (RNG). That fuel has immense potential to help reduce emissions.

However,

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian considers Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and its prospects in 2024 to determine a stock price prediction.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 31

With 2024 here, many investors are trying to pinpoint which stocks will have strong years. With how great 2023 was, there is a bit of exuberance in the market, and some stocks are highly valued

The cryptocurrency market climbed about 110% in 2023, driving the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) up more than 150% during the year. But certain financial professionals see substantial upside for

Drugs associated with weight loss, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, have taken the world by storm. While these treatments have done wonders for the pharmaceutical industry, they've also taken a toll on

Big pharma is facing another round of major patent expirations. Before the decade's end, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) will lose exclusivity for the megablockbuster blood thinner Eliquis as well as its

Investing is a long game, and the earlier you start, the more likely it is that you'll come out with some great profits. And through the effects of compounding, you also don't need to have a fortune

For long-term investors, analyst ratings can usually be safely ignored. Analysts are playing a different game from investors. If your time horizon is measured in years or decades, what a stock does

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are income investments, so the rising interest rates over the past couple of years have been a big headwind. Why take on the risk of loss that comes with a

Social Security is a critical source of income for millions of retirees, and you generally only have one chance to claim benefits. Before you file, then, it's wise to ensure you're making the best

In the stock market, there are no guarantees. It's impossible to know what others are thinking and what future events may pop up that could derail an entire investment thesis. However, there are

Successful businesses disrupt entire industries. And in that process, they can make shareholders a ton of money.

Think about Netflix, which upended the home video rental market with its

With the coming of a new year, many people resolve to better themselves in one way or another. For many, that includes improving their families' financial situations. Some of them might be

Though Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) are bitter rivals, especially in their bread-and-butter full-size truck segment, the truth is they have much more in common than

When I read recently that the average 60-something has just $112,500 saved for retirement, I was disappointed but not completely shocked. The unfortunate reality is that a lot of people are grossly

Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) is an online-based financial institution with a focus on auto lending, but with a wide variety of banking products. The stock was initially beaten down in 2023, with

The cryptocurrency market declined more than 60% in 2022 amid a broader exodus from risky assets, but it rebounded 110% in 2023 as investor sentiment improved, in part because of excitement about

Last year was strong for the stock market, broadly speaking. The S&P 500 soared 24%, while the Nasdaq rocketed 43%. Some stocks enjoyed even better performances.

However, there were some notable

Don't listen to anyone telling you that you need lots of money to start investing. It's simply not true. While some stocks are admittedly priced at levels that the average retail investor would find

There has been a clear trend toward states eliminating taxation of Social Security benefits. In fact, two states -- Missouri and Nebraska -- have officially eliminated Social Security taxes now that

The benchmark S&P 500 index plunged into a bear market in 2022 when it fell more than 20% from its all-time high. But following a strong 2023, it recovered nearly all of that lost ground.

The index