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Retail investors likely wish they had more time to research and find new stocks for their portfolios. But with work, family, children, and other obligations there is only so much time in the day.

A dividend is only as good as the strength of the business that's paying it. If a company isn't in strong financial shape, investors shouldn't expect the dividend to last.

Two stocks that income

When investors take a high-level view of Dollar Tree's (NASDAQ: DLTR) third-quarter 2022 earnings results, it's hard to complain about what was there to see. However, a closer look at some of the

Clean energy investment, which focuses on companies building things like wind and solar farms, is a favorite of the ESG crowd. For this investing group, companies that operate in the dirty carbon

When investors are looking for guidance on stock picks, it can help to follow the lead of successful investors. Warren Buffett has a long history of market success and his investing strategies can

Last year was a tough one for investors. All three major indexes slid into bear territory. And most of our portfolios finished the year in the doldrums. The good news is down markets don't last

Very few stocks that fall 90% ever recover losses for investors. Through the effects of competition a lot of companies see their advantages erode, leading to weaker financial performance over time

As bad as the 2022 sell-off on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite has been, there are plenty of companies that are down far worse than the broader indices. Even industry-leading companies like

Although 2022 was the most challenging year for Wall Street in more than a decade, it was the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) that ultimately shone brightest. Despite all

Consumers and retail investors have more power than ever before to move companies' share prices. Viral videos and chatter on internet forums can quickly generate excitement (or derision) around a

You'll often hear that it's wise to contribute money to a 401(k) plan if your employer offers one. First of all, many companies match 401(k) contributions to some degree. But even if you're not

Wall Street walked away from both Wayfair (NYSE: W) and Target (NYSE: TGT) stocks in 2022. The two retailers were hit hard by a surprise stampede away from consumer spending, and they are suffering

Tech giant Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) had a rough 2022. Brands cut advertising budgets as consumer spending slowed in response to scorching inflation, putting pressure on the company's

Sometimes investing in the companies that supply the tools necessary to make a product is a better bet than investing in the company making the product. For the chip world, ASML Holdings (NASDAQ:

The start of a new year is the perfect time to make investment goals and reflect on how your portfolio has grown over the last 12 months. A sell-off in 2022 might have yielded disappointing results

Would you like to know the worst-kept secret on Wall Street? Stocks with dividends that grow outperform stocks that don't pay dividends by a mile.

It stands to reason that companies committed to

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have been volatile over the past year and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) is no exception. The company's share price is down 82% over the past 12 months.

The EV

2022 was a brutal year for the stock market, and especially for the technology sector, with the Nasdaq-100 index plunging 33%. But consecutive down years are incredibly rare -- in fact, it has only

Dividends can be an underrated source of income for investors. With so much volatility in the stock market right now, it can be comforting to invest in companies that'll reward you in dividends

Last year served as an unpleasant, yet important, reminder that the stock market doesn't move up in a straight line -- even if 2021 made everyone believe it did. When the closing bell tolled, the

The past year was a rough one for the stock market, with the S&P 500 falling 19.4% in 2022. But the result of this downturn is that investors now have some attractive stock-buying opportunities.

For

Investors faced more than their fair share of calamities in 2022. From raging inflation to lingering pandemic-related challenges to the outbreak of war in Europe, last year was seriously

Warren Buffett has arguably the most successful investing career of all time, so people pay attention when the Oracle of Omaha makes a move. Buffett began buying shares of integrated oil major

Surviving on $21,924 a year is tough, but that's the reality if Social Security is your only source of income. In January 2023, the average benefit is $1,827 per month -- and that's after you

There are several mistakes investors can make during a downturn. One is trying to time the market. While it'd be nice to know in advance precisely when stocks will bottom out, reliably predicting