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Thinking of Buying Advance Auto Parts? Consider This Booming Stock Instead.
Advance Auto Parts' (NYSE: AAP) first-quarter financials crushed any remaining optimism investors might have had for this company's potential turnaround. Revenue barely increased, and net income
Alibaba Shakes Things Up
In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann and hosts Deidre Woollard and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
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More Than Half of Mutual Funds Underperform the Market. Here's Why You Can Beat Them.
Actively managed mutual funds have generally underperformed broader market benchmarks. In 2022, exactly 50% of all domestic funds underperformed the S&P 500 index. But in 2021, when the index gained
1 Green Flag and 1 Red Flag for Pfizer
Shares in Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) were falling recently after it discontinued clinical trials for a potential diabetes and weight-loss therapy. The drop was due to negative perceptions after lotiglipron
The AI Bull Market Is Coming: 2 Stocks That Could Skyrocket
2023 is the year of artificial intelligence (AI) in the stock market.
The launch of ChatGPT from OpenAI late last year set off a frenzy for generative AI and related tools, and some tech leaders
Walgreens Boots Alliance Surpised the Market, and Not in a Good Way
In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jim Gillies and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:
Plus, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp and senior analyst Matt Argersinger discuss the
Retiring Abroad Is More Affordable Than You Think: Here's Why
Retirement is an exciting time for many people. After decades of working, you can live life exactly on your own terms. For some people, an ideal retirement looks like doing absolutely nothing; for
Down 80% in 1 Day, Is There Any Hope for FibroGen Stock?
On June 26, FibroGen's (NASDAQ: FGEN) lead program, pamrevlumab, reported poor late-stage clinical trial results for the second time in a month, sending its stock barreling downward to the tune of
These 3 Dividend Stocks Have Drubbed the Dow for a Decade: Here's Why They Can Keep That Going
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an iconic stock market index comprised of the stocks of 30 of the country's largest companies. That makes it a good barometer for the broader stock market.
2 Retail Stocks That Turned $10,000 Into Nearly $59,000 in 10 Years
Retail stocks don't always get much love from growth investors as they aren't as exciting as tech companies. But that doesn't mean you can't earn some great returns from them. If you had bought
Carnival Sets Course for Debt Reduction
In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser and host Deidre Woollard discuss:
Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey and author Robert Glazer discuss why investors should look for businesses with
Better Buy: Costco vs. Ulta Beauty
It isn't easy to make it as a retailing business. Competition is fierce and consumer preferences are constantly changing. That's why few companies reach sufficient size to generate strong-enough
You Don't Have to Pick a Winner in Artificial Intelligence: Here's Why
If the 2000s were the decade of the internet, and the cloud dominated the 2010s, the 2020s could be the decade of artificial intelligence (AI). The idea of AI isn't new, but mainstream adoption and
Interest Rates, Housing, and Regulators Eyeing Big Acquisitions
In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analysts Emily Flippen and Matt Argersinger and host Dylan Lewis discuss:
Motley Fool host Deidre Woollard chats with Atif Qadir, the founder of property tech
Amazon vs. Walmart
In this podcast, Motley Fool host Mary Long catches up with Jason Del Rey, author of Winner Sells All: Amazon, Walmart, and the Battle for Our Wallets. They talk about:
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Want to Play the AI Revolution? Buy the Picks and Shovels.
"During a gold rush, sell shovels." - Unknown
There is currently an artificial intelligence (AI) gold rush happening in the technology sector. By now, you are probably aware of the revolutionary
Rent Is Going Up: 3 Ways to Keep Your Finances on Track
There's no doubt about it: Rent is going up across much of the country.
According to the Consumer Price Index, costs for shelter rose 8% over the past year, outpacing overall consumer prices and
Pfizer Just Canned One of Its Ozempic Killers. What's Next?
On June 26, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) gave investors an update that they probably didn't like. One of its two candidates for treating diabetes and obesity, called lotiglipron, will not be developed any
You'll Regret Not Buying the Dip on This Warren Buffett Stock
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett and his team own about 47 stocks in the holding company's portfolio, along with one exchange-traded fund (ETF). Out of
Is Colgate-Palmolive's Dividend Safe?
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) is seen as a very safe dividend stock, but the results over the last decade tell a different story. In this video, Travis Hoium covers why this may be a company in
Which Super-Regional Bank Performed the Best in the Fed's Stress Test?
All 23 banks required to participate easily passed the Federal Reserve's annual stress testing exercise, where the Federal Reserve puts the largest and most complex banks with a U.S. presence
Is BlackBerry Stock a Buy Now?
BlackBerry's (NYSE: BB) stock jumped 7% on June 29 after the enterprise software company posted its latest earnings report. For the first quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on May 31, its revenue
3 Pros and 3 Cons of Income-Driven Repayment for Student Loans
If you have federal student loans, you have several different repayment options. You can stick with the standard payoff plan, which would have you debt-free in a decade with fixed monthly payments
EVs Get Supercharged
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Dylan Lewis discuss:
NOTE: In the discussion, we accidentally refer to the combined charging standard as "CSS" instead of "CCS."
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Does This Dividend Growth Stock Deserve to Be on Your Radar?
The best consumer-oriented dividend growth stocks tend to have at least two things going their way: 1. Their brands are widely recognized; 2. Their products are frequently used by consumers. The


