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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian explains the extra layer of diversification added to investor portfolios when they own Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) stock.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon

There are plenty of benefits to saving for retirement in a Roth IRA. For one thing, investment gains in a Roth IRA are yours to enjoy tax-free. So if you contribute $100,000 to your Roth IRA over

Wall Street analysts upgrade and downgrade stocks all the time. You don't need to do anything at all with your portfolio just because one of them adjusts their view about a stock you own or have on

For the last couple of weeks investors have gotten their quarterly downloads for portfolio companies as earnings season is on full display. As usual, big tech garnered a fair amount of scrutiny

Given the events of the past few years, it's a wonder Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors don't have whiplash. As the result of record sales generated in 2021, the stock price surged to an all-time

When it comes to investing in companies driven by the latest technological advances, investors quite often face a conundrum: Will the secular growth drivers of the said business be strong enough to

To build wealth in stocks, Investors have to stomach the occasional bouts of market volatility, but the longer you invest, the more you view huge declines in the stock as an opportunity to score a

Most Americans approaching their retirement years probably know the main downside to receiving Social Security benefits at age 62. It's the steep financial penalty. Your benefits could be slashed by

The S&P 500 has been making a run at a new bull market this year, and after pausing for a breather, the rising trajectory continues. The index -- which tracks the performance of 500 of the largest

Look up the word "revolutionary." Regardless of which dictionary you consult, you're probably going to find a definition along the lines of "causing a major change."

As is the case with other bold

As market dynamics evolve, the possibility of a new bull market looms on the horizon, presenting a unique set of opportunities for the discerning investor. The inflation-based downturn of the past

You might have missed it, but we've just witnessed the end of an era for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) -- and in the very best way.

But first, some perspective: Shares of the online banking and

Almost like clockwork, Halloween ended, stores started setting up for the all-important holiday shopping season, and the stock market started what could potentially end up as one heck of an early

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has consistently proven itself the best solar panel maker and a winning investment over the long term. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe

When you find a great company with great management executing extremely well, it makes sense to keep buying shares of its stock over time.

Over the last five years, I've purchased the shares of one

Over the past few years, Ark Investment Management's claim to fame has been making big bets on disruptive and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous

Over long periods, Wall Street is an undisputed wealth creator. On an annualized basis, stocks have outpaced the returns for oil, gold, housing, and even Treasury bonds. But broader market returns

Rising interest rates (and a plummeting stock price) have put NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) subsidiary NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) in a pickle. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason

How bad has it been for renewable investors this year? Very. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEMKT: TAN), which tracks the MAC Global Solar Energy Index, has lost almost half its value from its 2023 peak

Social Security's funding needs to come from somewhere. And the program's primary revenue source is the money it collects in the form of payroll taxes.

If you've ever seen Social Security taxes

A bull market isn't here yet, but it may be on the way. History shows us difficult markets always lead to better market times. And bull markets definitely are worth waiting for. The average bull

As of December 2022, the average Social Security benefit for the -- at the time -- more than 48 million retired workers was $1,825.14 per month, or about $21,902 on an annual run-rate basis. Though

For the past few months, Wall Street has been divided on whether the year 2023 will end with a bull rally or a potential recession. However, popular opinion has slightly tipped in favor of the

Stock splits may not have a significant impact on a company's valuation, but they can help shares become more affordable for retail investors. Furthermore, a stock split can symbolize a company's

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey and analyst Jim Gillies discuss:

Plus, Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp celebrate Halloween and discuss