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Managing your own stock portfolio has never been easier. Thanks to the advent of low-cost and tax-efficient exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investors can instantly gain exposure to a basket of

We're only a few months away from 2024, and I promise you're not the only one feeling a little discouraged by the number of unchecked items on your to-do list. A lot of people made plans at the

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) once seemed like a promising play on the artificial intelligence (AI) market. Its Houndify developer platform enabled companies to add speech recognition tools to their

Hunting for dividend stocks that will pay you for the rest of your life may initially seem overwhelming. However, by using the investing snap test -- where you snap your fingers and imagine an

It's not uncommon for companies to announce mergers and acquisitions on Monday morning. That gives corporate legal teams time to finish up their due diligence over the weekend, and investor

Cathie Woods, through her various ARK funds, has been scooping up shares of Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NTLA), Block (NYSE: SQ), and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA) lately. All three stocks have

When investing, the focus should be on the future and what a company can provide going forward. However, it doesn't hurt to look at a company's historical performance to get an idea of its ability

Many consider Warren Buffett to be the greatest investor ever. His track record leading Berkshire Hathaway certainly makes a strong case. Today, there are dozens of stocks among the company's public

If you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck, know that you're far from alone. In fact, you're in the majority in America. A recent survey found that fully 61% of U.S. consumers report living

Social Security is often called the Third Rail of American Politics. It earned that nickname because it acts to politicians somewhat like the power-carrying third rail of an electrified train: touch

Nikola's (NASDAQ: NKLA) stock has plunged about 97% since its public debut on June 3, 2020. The electric semi-truck maker went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and

Lowe's Companies (NYSE: LOW), a major player in the home improvement world, has a knack for turning home projects into profits. With a sprawling network of stores, Lowe's makes money by selling

Wall Street moved lower last week. I thought my three stocks to avoid for that week -- Carnival, Cohen & Steers, and American Airlines -- were going to lose to the market. They fell 10%, 7%, and

Peter Lynch is widely regarded as one of the greatest investors of the modern era. As the manager of Fidelity Investment's Magellan Fund from 1977 to 1990, he averaged an astonishing 29.2%

It's hard to believe, but the holiday season is nearly upon us again. You might already be gearing up to buy gifts, book travel accommodations, and plan feasts. But it's important not to lose sight

Oftentimes, stable and boring businesses can be great dividend stocks, especially during times of market volatility. After all, going with a company that has a track record of distributing cash to

Finding stocks under $10 isn't easy anymore. In the days of fractional share brokerages, companies care less and less about the actual dollar figure of the stock, only that it goes up. This can make

After nearly two years, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has finally closed its deal to buy Activision Blizzard. While Microsoft had to make multiple concessions and jump through many regulatory hoops to

Warren Buffett isn't a riverboat gambler. The legendary investor didn't amass a fortune of over $113 billion by taking ill-advised risks. 

It makes sense, therefore, that many of the stocks in

A lot of investors shy away from financials. Companies that make money lending to others, whether consumers or businesses, are inherently risky, as you can never be certain how the loans will

Many seniors get the bulk of their income from their monthly Social Security benefits. So naturally, Social Security recipients tend to hope for a large cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, from one

Dividend stocks are tried and true wealth creators. Dividend payers in the S&P 500 have vastly outperformed their non-paying peers over the past 50 years, with a 9.2% average annual total return,

Times of market turmoil can be some of the best times to pick up high-quality stocks for the long-term. That's in retrospect, of course! Often, the best time to pick stocks is when one feels the

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights the most recent shocking statements from Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk. The comments could have significant implications for Tesla stock

Tech investing can sometimes feel like trying to catch a falling knife -- exciting but risky, especially for the long haul. Keep grabbing exciting but uncertain opportunities long enough, and you'll