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No investor likes to see a portfolio decline, but with the S&P 500 down 20% year to date, the stock market is on track to have its worst year since 2008.

But there's a silver lining to the 2022

The Nasdaq Composite has plummeted 33% this year, but there are signs that for at least some stocks, brighter days could be on the horizon. Entering this week, three Nasdaq stocks were up 25% in

The investor stampede away from e-commerce stocks has brought valuations down across the industry. Part of that decline makes sense given that sales growth is slowing and a recession could be on the

It has been a tough year for vacation rental giant Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB). The general bear market and growing pessimism about the future of travel spending have pushed the stock down 49% year to

Investors haven't been too pleased with the way the end of 2022 has shaped up so far, with major stock market benchmarks having fallen sharply on Thursday. News of a slowing of inflation as shown by

If you've ever seen an old-timey cartoon, you're doubtlessly familiar with the sight of dollar signs forming in a greedy character's eyes when they spot a lucrative (and often ill-advised)

Investing can require a lot of time researching stocks and monitoring the performance of the businesses they represent. Some people who don't want to put that time in might find index funds

With freight demand robust this year, American railroad companies are taking advantage of greater volumes combined with higher rates. Although steady demand for freight transportation is expected to

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) is a top healthcare company that's worth nearly $290 billion. It has a diverse business that generates revenue from many different therapeutic areas. Its bread and butter is the

Some investors may be skeptical of a bear market. Yet, savvy investors recognize this as an excellent investment opportunity. Despite having strong fundamentals, the majority of growth stocks have

Just in time for the dividend-stock lover on your holiday list, numerous companies have declared payout raises in recent days. All three are regular dividend payers, strong cash generators, and book

Investors all over are scratching their heads, trying to figure out where the market will head in 2023. Inflation has finally started to cool, but now the question is, how much of a hit will the

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) launched its ad-supported tier last month, and investors are eager to see how it fared.

After a report surfaced indicating the streaming service was falling short of

Oil and gas prices can be volatile. Because of that, energy companies have had a difficult time maintaining their dividend payments over the years. Many have had to cut their payouts during pricing

The National Football League has found a new home for the NFL Sunday Ticket content package. After almost three decades as an exclusive offering on DirecTV, including six years of the satellite

Picking market-beating stocks in a volatile economic environment is no easy feat, especially as some economists are calling for a deep recession next year. In an uncertain environment, though, it's

I've been writing for The Motley Fool since the '90s, and I have offered the following advice countless times: Don't keep money that you expect to need in the next five years (if not more years, to

Investing in the stock market can be a great way to grow your wealth over the long term, but the past year has presented challenges for investors. Major indices, such as the S&P 500, posted

The Federal Reserve went on a rampage this year, hiking its benchmark federal funds rate from practically zero to now inside a range of 4.25% and 4.5%, as the agency has moved quickly to try to get

Rivian's (NASDAQ: RIVN) most recent conference call with analysts could provide clues about what's happening inside the company.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 20, 2022. The

If recent reports are to be believed, Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) new ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) plan is not doing well. The streamer rolled out its $6.99 Basic with Ads tier on Nov. 3, 2022

Next-generation industrial technology company Oceaneering International (NYSE: OII) was riding the waves of investor affection this week. According to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence

Niche telecom company ATN International (NASDAQ: ATNI) attracted much interest this week. As a result, its share price was up by nearly 16% week to date as of Thursday evening, according to data

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) thrived at the pandemic's onset when hundreds of millions of consumers were shopping more online. That trend is reversing as economies have reopened. Amazon stock investors are

After a challenging year in 2022, stock market investors are interested in adding shares of excellent companies like Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) at lower prices.

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