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The Nasdaq-100 technology index plunged 33% in 2022. In uncertain times, investors often turn to historical data to help them forecast the market's next move. The Nasdaq-100 has only fallen in

It's no secret that Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) is a worthy candidate for income-seeking investors looking for exposure to the energy sector. Its trailing dividend yield is 6.3%, and if you annualize

Maxing out your Roth IRA (individual retirement account) every year can set you up for more tax-free income during retirement. For example, if you end up with a million-dollar Roth IRA, you'll be

Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) has big plans for the next three years that could, quite literally, make or break the company. The key date is January 2026, less than three years away, but that's much

Volatility is fully expected when putting your money to work on Wall Street. However, the past four years have been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for investors.

The COVID-19 crash of

Investing isn't easy at the best times, but it's fair to argue that we are approaching a particularly tricky period. It makes sense to be prepared. In that line of thought, here's how investors

Companies that consistently give strong financial performances often see steady share price appreciation, and that can eventually lead to a stock split. In that context, stock splits can help

As a dividend growth-focused investor, I actively look to buy shares in companies that have three features:

While dividends are never guaranteed, that strategy can lead to real opportunities for

While dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income, they're riskier than fixed-income investments, like bonds and bank CDs. Companies don't have to pay dividends. That's why they

Shareholders in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) have tolerated a volatile year. The stock has popped and then dropped. Even when CEO Elon Musk has made news unrelated to the company, investors -- rightly or

Today marks the final trading day for what's been a phenomenal year for the bulls. As of the closing bell on Dec. 22, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and growth

There's a big reason so many seniors rush to claim Social Security at age 62. That's the earliest age you're allowed to sign up for those monthly benefits.

You may be convinced that age 62 is the

Like King Arthur questing after the Holy Grail, many investors pursue something they'll never possess. The former sought a religious relic, while the latter search for a formula that guarantees

Shares of Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC: FNMA), also known as Fannie Mae, are up 11.6% this week as of Thursday's close, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence

Shares of Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) popped 18.7% on Thursday as investors assessed the fallout of a clinical hold placed on a cancer-therapy trial yesterday by the U.S. Food and Drug

Shares of Tellurian (NYSEMKT: TELL) climbed as much as 25% this week, then settled to trade up around 5% as of Thursday's close, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Nio (NYSE: NIO) and Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) to determine which is the better EV stock to buy for 2024.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of

Shares of JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) jumped as much as 5.2% early Thursday then settled to trade up 2.8% as of 3:45 p.m. ET after the Chinese e-commerce giant revealed it's planning sweeping raises for its

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock using the latest industry estimates to make his prediction for where the stock price could be by the end of 2024.

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Shares of Coherus BioSciences (NASDAQ: CHRS) are up 19.7% as of 3:20 p.m. ET Thursday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Udenyca OnBody, the company's on-body injection

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian has found one growth stock in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio that investors can load up on for 2024.

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The three most-watched stock market indexes for the U.S. markets soared in 2023. That's a refreshing rebound from the deep plunges these market trackers posted in 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial

If you want to diversify your portfolio, generate income, or grow your capital, dividend stocks may seem like a good option. But not all dividend stocks are worth your money.

Many of them lose value

Tellurian (NYSEMKT: TELL) stock is making big gains in Thursday's trading. The liquified natural gas specialist's share price was up 7.4% as of 12:15 p.m. ET, according to data from S&P Global

It's been a "love boat" for Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL) investors this year. The stock is up 130% in 2023, heading into the final two trading days of the year. The world's leading cruise line