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Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) and PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) initially seem like very different companies. Robinhood is an online brokerage which popularized commission-free trades. PayPal is one of

Oil prices have cooled off considerably over the past year. That has put downward pressure on most energy stocks, especially on companies that produce oil.

However, not all energy stocks have fallen

While generative artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be taking the world by storm, there's more to AI than generating text, images, and other content. Yes, it's cool that ChatGPT can answer

One of the best ways to figure out what works in the stock market is to study the companies that have delivered the best long-term performance. But we'll save you the heavy lifting. In this video, I

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) makes exercise equipment designed for the home, and operates a digital application filled with relevant content including virtual fitness classes. But for the last

CBRE (a commercial real estate investment and services company) reports that commercial property values have fallen 15% in the past 12 months, led by a 25% decline in office value. But with interest

It has long been known that Bitcoin lacks functionality more commonly available in newer blockchains. Some of the primary limitations are a lack of smart contract capabilities and the inability to

Like many other technology companies, Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM) sold off in 2022 due to rising interest rates, slowing growth, and uncertainty about the future, leading some investors to become more

It can be easy to get caught up in trying to pick winners and losers when it comes to buying individual stocks. The thrill of the chase, the satisfaction of making a good call, it's all part of the

Shares of packaged-food giant Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) have gone almost nowhere in the past four years. What's more, the stock is well below its all-time high. Trading around $36 per share, Kraft

Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate headed by Warren Buffett, has its hands in numerous industries. But it also has a huge public equities portfolio, valued at roughly $350 billion. By looking at

Cannabis stocks have been underperforming for the last two years due to a lack of progress toward federal legalization in the U.S. Given the high risk involved, cannabis investing is not for the

As estimated 43.5 million Americans owe money in student loan form. If you're one of them, those monthly payments no doubt monopolize a good chunk of your income. And that, clearly, is apt to make

Looking at Wall Street analysts' one-year price target can be a good exercise when investing in a stock. While it shouldn't be the end-all decision on establishing a position, it's nice to

IBM (NYSE: IBM) acquires a lot of companies. Many of these acquisitions are small enough that the details are never disclosed. Occasionally, IBM splurges on a major deal meant to drive its hybrid

The market can be unpredictable in the near term, as investors were reminded in 2022. But the longer you participate, the more you begin to look at downturns as opportunities. No matter what is

There's obviously no such thing as a perfect stock for all investors. But in this clip, Fool.com contributors Tyler Crowe and Matt Frankel, CFP®, discuss why payments giant Visa (NYSE: V) checks a

StoneCo (NASDAQ: STNE) is a high-growth fintech that's been struggling in several ways over the past few years. It has made important progress recently, and its stock trades at a cheap valuation

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) are considered among the streaming industry leaders, but there are important differences between the two companies. The former offers a library of

There may not be a company that is loved so much by consumers but disliked by the investment community more than Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY). Fans of Mario, Zelda, and other characters eagerly anticipate

It's no secret that your retirement location can significantly affect your retirement costs. Somebody retiring in Santa Monica, California, will likely need more money than someone retiring in

It's tough to be a bank stock these days. Banks are particularly sensitive to economic trends and policy, and those are changing frequently, and not necessarily in banks' favor. Already in 2023, has

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has skyrocketed over 120% year to date after being down 65% in 2022. Is Tesla stock a buy now, or does the stock need to cool off a bit more? The below video shares Tesla stock

The performance of the stock market so far in 2023 caused a collective sigh of relief on Wall Street. After turning in the worst performance in more than a decade last year, the major market indexes

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are flying high. The share price of each company has skyrocketed by more than 50% and 180%, respectively.

Those massive gains have also pushed the