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While there is much more to Warren Buffett's conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) than mere stock-picking, Berkshire's public equity portfolio does get a lot of attention

Rising prices have hammered the U.S. economy this year, as pandemic-era stimulus checks, supply chain problems, and geopolitical conflict have triggered the worst bout of inflation in four decades

You don't have to be in a hurry when it comes to buying stocks. At least that's true most of the time. Whether you invest sooner or later usually doesn't matter all that much over the long run.

This year, the S&P 500 dropped into its 22nd bear market of the last century, and the broad-based index is currently 18% off its high. That downturn has erased trillions of dollars, but it has also

It's been a difficult year for Wall Street and cyclical businesses. A historic shift in Federal Reserve monetary policy has sent interest rates rocketing higher at their fastest pace in decades. As

Some people equate age 65 with retirement age, even though it's common to retire before or after 65. But age 65 is significant regardless of your retirement plans. And if that's the age you'll be

If you've ever wondered why Wall Street professionals pay close attention to billionaire Warren Buffett's investment activity, just take a closer look at his track record.

Since becoming CEO of

As of this writing, 65 companies form an elite group of dividend stocks known as Dividend Aristocrats. The rules for inclusion in this club are simple: Companies have to pay a dividend every year

For most Americans, $20,118 won't be nearly enough per year to enjoy a comfortable retirement. But the average Social Security monthly benefit for retired workers in October 2022 was $1,676.53. On

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Sometimes, high-yield stocks can be risky, but there are also gems to be found if you dig deep enough. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why mining giant

Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) is generally seen as a high-octane growth stock. In many ways, this is a value investor's worst nightmare.

The media-streaming technology expert's stock skyrocketed as much as

Pet e-commerce company Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) reported financial results for the third quarter of 2022 on Dec. 8 and the market loved it. The stock immediately rallied about 6% and has now doubled from

With the Federal Reserve aggressively raising interest rates, many economists predict the U.S. economy will fall into a recession at some point in the near future. No wonder the S&P 500 has dropped

Most electric vehicle (EV) stocks corrected steeply in 2022. Fears of a recession impacted the markets, and investors were concerned about the near- to medium-term prospects of early-stage growth

There is no strict definition of blue chip stocks, but they are generally recognized as long-standing, reliably profitable, large-cap businesses.

These are the companies that are seen as the pillars

After growing like wildfire during the pandemic-induced lockdowns, DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) suddenly hit a wall. Many investors expected demand for digital signatures to transcend remote work and

Worried about a recession in 2023? No wonder. The "R" word has been pumped on media outlets as 2022 draws to a close. With inflation still running hot, there's worry that what has been a resilient

Although recent inflation has severely reduced its real-world purchasing power, $1,000 is still a lot of money for most people. And for investors looking to put that money to work, the stock market

In recent weeks there have been numerous warnings from analysts and economists that the U.S. economy is headed toward a recession in 2023 or maybe 2024.

The yield curve is now the most inverted it's

In early November, Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) broke some encouraging news to shareholders. Phase 2 clinical trial results revealed that the company's drug candidate, known as olpasiran, is very effective

Investors should always remain aware of their risk tolerance, which becomes increasingly important as your position sizes grow and the stakes become larger. You might invest $500 differently than

There are 500 stocks in the S&P 500 at any given point -- hence the name. Many of them pay a dividend, and several have steadily grown their payouts over the years. However, only 65 S&P 500 members