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If you had bought Novavax's (NASDAQ: NVAX) shares at the beginning of 2020, you'd be sitting on solid gains. The stock skyrocketed soon after the pandemic started as Novavax raced to develop a

It is possible to earn excellent returns in the stock market without taking big risks. It's often the best -- and, therefore, lowest-risk -- businesses that generate the highest long-term returns

Reaching millionaire status by investing in the stock market is an attainable goal, but you'll need the right investments.

If you're looking for a low-maintenance investment that does most of the

For the past couple of years, the U.S. has been dealing with high inflation issues. To combat this, the Federal Reserve (Fed) has been increasing interest rates. The thought is that higher interest

The stock market has been driven by narratives this year. At the start of the year, companies that aggressively cut costs in advance of what could have been a deep recession were seen as the

Warren Buffett has invested in numerous companies throughout his illustrious career. His unbelievable track record has made him a widely followed investor for many market participants.

But of the

Even though many software stocks are still well below their 2021 highs, the software sector is an attractive one -- assuming you pick the right stocks.

Software companies generally have

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has always been home to the country's biggest companies across industries, from consumer goods to healthcare and financials. These are players with staying power and

The S&P 500 is down by about 5% since the beginning of August, and this has created some compelling investment opportunities. In this clip, Matt Frankel, CFP®, and Fool.com contributor Tyler Crowe

Social Security forms the backbone of many seniors' retirement plans, but alone it's not enough for a luxurious -- or even a comfortable -- existence. The average retired worker only receives about

In today's video, I compare Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer

Every boom eventually loses steam. There are signs this is already happening with the surge that has lifted many artificial intelligence (AI) stocks this year.

However, don't automatically jump to

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) finds itself increasingly popular with IT professionals. As a package that serves as a "dashboard" for cloud management, administrators increasingly take advantage of its

Does the high interest rate environment we're living in have you feeling down? Here's something to remember that can help you turn that frown upside down.

When the Federal Reserve pushes one door

You can't be everywhere all at once -- it just isn't humanly possible. So, you have to allocate time and energy where it is most needed. Sometimes, that might mean paying less attention to your

Cathie Wood is known for buying tomorrow's potential success stories today, when their share prices may be in the doldrums and their products haven't yet reached the market -- or haven't reached

Many successful investors will tell you that their biggest mistake involved selling a great company too soon. Indeed, no less of an investor than Warren Buffett has said that his favorite holding

It's been a wild ride for Wall Street over the past couple of years. Since the start of 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have wavered between bull and bear

Millions of seniors get health coverage through Medicare. And while there are certainly aspects of the program that make it less affordable than it could be, the reality is that the cost of private

During the pandemic's height, demand for homes hit levels not seen in years. In 2020, home sales were the highest on record since 2006. This surge in demand and home prices was welcomed by those in

When considering stocks to hold forever, focusing on growth is important, but it's equally important to understand the strengths of a company that will keep it around for decades.

The following two

Many tech investors likely recognize Coherent (NYSE: COHR) as the maker of lasers, optical equipment, and chips and it was acquired by II-VI last July. They also probably know II-VI rebranded itself

Many retirees are heavily reliant on Social Security to fund their retirement. Nearly six in 10 say it's a major source of income, according to a Gallup poll from April. So losing some of that

For nearly 60 years, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been running circles around Wall Street's most prominent stock indexes. Since ascending to the helm of

The numbers are in. To be specific, one number that matters tremendously to retirees is in. On Thursday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the amount of the "raise" that Social