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Nearly two years ago, Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) launched a big initiative to improve its efficiency ratio, which looks at a bank's expenses expressed as a percentage of its revenue. The lower the

When you start collecting Social Security benefits, the amount you receive will be dependent on how many years you work, how much income you earn during those years, and the age at which you start

At first glance, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) might seem like a reliable long-term investment. It's the world's largest producer of x86 CPUs for PCs and servers, it's firmly profitable, and it pays

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) anticipates the world will face a shortfall of liquified natural gas (LNG) over the next few years. While there are adequate natural gas resources, especially in the U.S.,

Let's face it -- most investors wish they'd done at least one or two things differently in 2022. And even the most experienced investors make mistakes in their portfolios. In this short video

Astra Space may be falling apart.

One of a slew of new space companies that went public during the pandemic, Astra introduced itself to investors via SPAC IPO in 2021 at the usual SPAC valuation of

It's been a tough year for Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) as rising interest rates and slowing consumer demand for automotive loans hit its business. Ally is down nearly 48% since the start of the year

It wasn't just Disney+ subscription rates moving higher on Thursday. Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) also boosted prices on its annual passes and single-day admissions for its Florida resort. If you thought

If you're confused about what artificial intelligence does or how powerful it is, just read this:

Artificial intelligence, or AI, refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Asit Sharma discusses:

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Recession fears have scared investors out of the market this year, and many excellent growth stocks have fallen sharply as a result. For example, cloud computing specialist Cloudflare (NYSE: NET)

Chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) made a critical error as it prepared its Arc graphics cards for launch earlier this year. The company tried to use the software drivers from its integrated graphics

In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Deidre Woollard and Jim Gillies discuss:

Plus, Motley Fool contributor Brian Withers joins Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and Motley Fool personal finance

There's a reason workers are often encouraged to sock money away for retirement in a tax-advantaged savings plan, like an IRA or 401(k). If you're going to make the effort to build yourself a nest

For the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) novice, the beatdown that has been 2022 serves as a humbling reminder that the digital coin's price can fall just as fast as it rose.

But what if I told you Bitcoin is

To say that 2022 has been a rough year in the stock market would be a drastic understatement for many people. All major indexes and many blue chip stocks have seen their stock price plummet this

Cathie Wood is the head of Ark Invest, an investment company managing several exchange-traded funds. By focusing on "big ideas" like artificial intelligence, gene editing, and outer space, Wood has

Momentum: In physics, it's a measure of mass and velocity. For stocks, it's the velocity of price changes. But in both realms, momentum can be sustained or it can be lost.

Investors obviously prefer

The huge Social Security increase that's on the way within a matter of weeks is old news now. If you already receive Social Security benefits or aren't too far off from doing so, you almost

Billionaire Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors in history, so when he gives advice, it often pays to listen.

While Buffett's portfolio primarily contains individual stocks, he

This year hasn't been the easiest for investors. The three major indexes headed into bear territory. Many of even the strongest stocks suffered. And as a result, investors' portfolios suffered, too

Warren Buffett once said, "When it's raining gold, reach for a bucket, not a thimble." That's easy advice to follow when you know the gold is pouring down. The problem is that often, investors don't

How many companies in the S&P 500 pay dividends? Answer: Nearly four out of five. 

Not all of them pay dividends that are especially attractive, though. After all, the average yield for companies in

Investors who want to put their money to work for them in the stock market are justifiably nervous about buying shares of anything lately. The benchmark S&P 500 index that tracks the largest

In a bear market, it's easy to feel like nothing in your portfolio is working for you. 2022 has been particularly tough for investors, because both stocks and bonds have fallen sharply, causing