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Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is one of the leading cybersecurity businesses in the world. In this video, I will answer if investors should buy the stock now.

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Wayfair (NYSE: W) thrived in the early stages of the pandemic when people were shopping online more often. As economies reopened, Wayfair has struggled. Is that an opportunity to buy the stock ahead

Typically, investors will do well following Warren Buffett. The legendary investor has accumulated incredible gains on his investments over the decades. However, there is one strategy I would not

Most people may not think much about cybersecurity until their identity is stolen or their computer is hacked. But large companies and governments know just how crucial it is to have the right

Digital marketplace bank LendingClub (NYSE: LC) has been hit hard this year, with its stock down more than 64% in 2022. LendingClub got caught up in the tech wave last year, resulting in elevated

Social Security is a primary source of income for millions of retirees, and delaying benefits can be a smart option. The earliest you can file for Social Security is age 62. But the longer you wait

Wall Street took a step back this week. The "three stocks to avoid" in my column that I thought were going to lose to the market last week -- Lennar, Baozun, and Scholastic -- rose 4%, tumbled 11%

A decade ago, most investors wouldn't have mentioned Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) in the same breath. Atlassian, which is based in Australia, provides software which helps

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and BigCommerce (NASDAQ: BIGC) both help merchants set up online stores, process payments, and fulfill orders. Their cloud-based services are attractive options for smaller

Many companies make very predictable fixed dividend payments each quarter. When they do, their investors have a pretty good idea of how much dividend income they'll collect each year.

However,

Many investors are focused on the stresses in the U.S. market today -- a combination of rising interest rates and an increasingly challenged consumer. Yet, the U.S. is not the only place where

The Federal Reserve has had the stock market in the palm of its hand all year, and that was abundantly clear this past Wednesday, Dec. 14.

The central bank raised the benchmark federal funds rate by

Rapidly rising interest rates in 2022 have undoubtedly dampened the economic outlook, and it has caused a massive sell-off in earlier-stage growth companies in favor of more stable and profitable

Social Security's maximum benefit will reach its highest level ever beginning in January, with some seniors taking home $4,555 per month. That's nearly $55,000 per year just in Social Security

This year has been tough for technology companies. Tech giants like Meta Platforms, Shopify, and Amazon all reported materially weaker performances in recent quarters (compared to last year) due

From 1965 to 2021, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) delivered its investors a 3,641,613% return, or over 20% annually. You may believe its success is due to Warren Buffett's investing

Since the latter part of 2021, consumers have been buckling under the weight of inflation. And higher living costs have especially taken a toll on retirees who are limited to a fixed income.

As

It has been a difficult year for stocks generally, and especially growth stocks. As inflation spiked and interest rates followed, the hit to growth stocks, with the bulk of their profits well out in

The stock market was a scary place for much of 2022, but it was also full of opportunities for long-term investors to put money to work. In this video, Matt Frankel, CFP, and Fool.com contributor

The stock market's performance in 2022 was awful all around. While the initial plunge in early 2022 was led by speculative growth stocks, few areas of the stock market have been spared.

With that in

Warren Buffett is doing in 2022 what he's frequently done throughout his career -- beating the market. However, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) still hasn't been much of a winner

Investors didn't have to wait until the holiday season in December to see a lot of red. They've seen plenty of the color throughout 2022 on the charts of the stocks they own. This year is on track

It isn't easy watching your investments plunge in value, but that's what Wall Street and everyday investors have endured throughout 2022. It's been particularly difficult for those of us with a lot

If you made it through 2022 with $200 in cash available to invest, congratulations. By investing in the right companies, you can plant the seeds of a large cash pile down the road.

With all the

Investors love bull markets for obvious reasons. The market is filled with optimism. Portfolios often soar. And it's easy to chase after the market's biggest winners with the hope of catching some