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Earlier last week, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) gave somewhat conflicting pictures of the all-important cloud computing industry. While Microsoft posted an acceleration

There are often many ways to invest in a single theme on Wall Street, and the energy sector is a great example of this fact. To highlight the extremes, a comparison of industry giant Chevron (NYSE:

When seeking out the best stocks, investors should be keeping an eye on at least several key traits in a company. That includes track records of success, prominent positioning in an important

Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) third-quarter results disappointed investors -- its revenue, earnings per share, and car deliveries came in well below Wall Street's expectations. So it's no wonder that as of

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) earned an impressive $9.1 billion in the third quarter. That was up from $7.9 billion in the second quarter as the company feasted on higher oil prices. Meanwhile, cash flow

It's been a challenging year for bank stocks. The collapse of regional banks earlier in the year put the sector in the spotlight. Financial stocks have struggled as investors scrutinize the sector

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Snap (NYSE: SNAP) represent two different ways to invest in the massive social media market. Meta -- which owns Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp -- is

For millions of older adults, Social Security is a lifeline in retirement. But sometimes even small misunderstandings can be costly.

While you don't need to know every detail about how the program

The midstream sector of the energy industry has fallen out of favor on Wall Street, leaving both Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) with attractive yields. But as

Up until a few years ago, PCs almost exclusively ran on x86-based chips from Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) or AMD, not Arm-based chips using Arm Holdings' (NASDAQ: ARM) technology. In 2020, Apple officially

Just a few months ago, it looked like the Nasdaq Composite was heading for a new bull market.

Tech stocks soared through the first half of the year on enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) and

It's a dilemma many older workers face. You're finally old enough to apply for Social Security, but even with those monthly benefit checks, you wouldn't have enough money to quit your job just yet

If you're searching for growth at a reasonable price, Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) has likely landed on a few of your stock screens in recent months. The former Wall Street darling has been crushed lately

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) moved in opposite directions as investors digested earnings reports from the two big tech companies.

Microsoft moved higher

Stock splits have become more common with tech stocks in recent years, even though such actions change little on the surface. After all, 100 shares at $100 per share is worth the same as 200 shares

Like many other REITs, Realty Income (NYSE: O) has seen its stock price fall sharply over the past year. In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall explains why it's one of the safest

Things are getting a bit dicey out there. Stubbornly persistent inflation continues to take a toll on the economy, and stomach-turning volatility has reappeared in the financial markets.

Against

Banks have had a tough year so far in 2023, with the SPDR S&P Bank ETF (NYSEMKT: KBE) down more than 20% versus a roughly 7% gain for the broader S&P 500 index. Even if you've never bought shares of

Student loan payments have officially restarted after three-and-a-half years, as the COVID-19 payment and interest pause has come to an end. In an effort to make resuming payments a little easier

Millions of seniors today get a monthly benefit from Social Security. And you may be counting on the program to help fund your retirement, too.

But it's important to know what to expect from Social

Dividend stocks have not performed particularly well in 2023, and for good reason. With many financial institutions offering safer alternatives, such as money market accounts and certificates of

By most accounts it was another rough quarter for Boeing (NYSE: BA). Third-quarter earnings fell short of analysts' estimates and the aircraft maker dialed back full-year delivery expectations for

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) owns dozens of stocks in its portfolio, many of which were hand-picked by legendary investor Warren Buffett himself. And while we obviously have no idea

At first glance, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) reported rather ho-hum third-quarter results. The oil giant's adjusted earnings fell compared to the second quarter and the year-ago period. They also fell short

After losing 64% of its value in 2022, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been on an absolute tear this year. As of this writing, the leading digital asset has soared 107% in 2023. And after the past couple