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Oracle's Killing It in the Cloud, but Free Cash Flow Is Suffering
Despite a tough macroeconomic backdrop, software giant Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) produced solid quarterly results when it reported on Monday. Excluding the acquisition of Cerner, revenue grew by 9% year
Wells Fargo's Crippling Asset Cap Has Cost the Bank Billions in Profits. But It Might Be a Tailwind in 2023
In 2016, it came to light that employees from the large U.S. bank Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) had been opening bank and credit card accounts without the consent of the bank's customers.
The scandal
Don't Let 2022 End Without Making These 2 Social Security Moves
There are only a couple weeks left of 2022, and you may already be making plans for 2023. But before you delve too deeply into that, it's a good idea to conduct a year-end financial review. This
This Stock Could Be a Surprise Growth Pick in 2023
Growth stocks are down and out these days. For example, Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation ETF is down 63% this year, far underperforming the S&P 500's 15% loss. Investors who have been enjoying years of
5% Mortgage Rates in 2023? Here's Why It Could Happen
Interest rates have rocketed higher in 2022, and at a faster pace than virtually anyone anticipated. But what's in store for 2023? In this short video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel
These 2 Stocks Throttled Up on Fed Day
Stock market investors were on edge Wednesday morning, seeming increasingly impatient as they waited for the latest decision on interest rates from the Federal Reserve. The central bank's two-day
Want to Get Richer? 3 Top Stocks to Buy Before 2023
The new year will be here before we know it, making now an excellent time to start figuring out your investment goals for 2023. A stock market sell-off has brought down the share prices of some of
The Stock That Is Down 77% but Has an Ocean of Opportunity
Motley Fool contributor Nick Rossolillo breaks down Digital Ocean (NYSE: DOCN) stock. Check out the full video to hear about this cloud services company's strategy, financials, and risks in six
3 Things About Microsoft That Smart Investors Know
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is one of the world's most diverse tech companies, with market-leading brands in multiple industries. Windows, Office, LinkedIn, Xbox, and Azure -- among others -- have
Is Now the Right Time to Buy Electric Vehicle Stocks?
There's no denying that the automotive industry is in the midst of a huge transition toward electric vehicles right now.
But investors are right to wonder if the move from combustion engines to
Rising Interest Rates Have Put Bank Stocks in a Bind
Prior to this year, bank management teams had been waiting well over a decade to experience a real rising interest rate environment. They caught a glimpse of it between 2015 to 2019 but rates were
2 Stocks That Could Look Like Steals in 2023
The bear market has instilled fear in many investors, leading them to second-guess even quality companies with solid growth potential. As a result, there are some undervalued stocks out there that
Canada Goose Stock: Time to Buy on the Dip?
Shares of Canada Goose (NYSE: GOOS) are down 55% from their 52-week high due to a combination of rising inflation worldwide (which reduces consumers' spending power) and the stop-and-go economic
2 Stocks That Could Be Red-Hot Buys in 2023
Heading into next year, there are some businesses that look like they should perform better than they have in 2022. Two of them are Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV). Since
Why Is Everyone Talking About Lululemon Stock?
Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) reported third-quarter earnings results that spooked investors. Specifically, it was the rising inventory that looked troubling.
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Will 2023 Be a Better Year for SNDL?
SNDL (NASDAQ: SNDL) wants to be a top growth stock and the company has been making moves to bolster its financials, mainly through acquisitions. However, investors have remained hesitant to buy the
Can the Row Save Peloton?
Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON), the well-known maker of connected fitness equipment, has been struggling recently, with new CEO Barry McCarthy trying to turn the business around. With revenue
3 Cannabis Stocks to Buy Before Pennsylvania Approves Adult-Use Sales
Pennsylvania, with its 13 million residents, is the fifth-largest state and it could be the next big state to approve adult-use cannabis sales. The state's governor-elect, Josh Shapiro, said he
This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Has Up to 59% Upside, According to Wall Street
Shares of Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) have rocketed nearly 40% this year, pushing the stock price up above $60 a share. However, many Wall Street analysts believe the oil stock has more room to run.
2 Top Dividend Kings to Buy for the Long Haul
Healthcare is an evergreen industry, meaning people will always need it, and the companies selling healthcare products and services will probably always have an opportunity. For some of the top
Semiconductor Stock Showdown: Nvidia vs. TSMC
Today's video compares Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) by looking at growth opportunities, risks, and more. Check out the short video to learn more, consider
Is Maxing Out Your IRA in 2022 Actually Worth It?
Maxing out your IRA is generally seen as a wise financial move -- and a huge accomplishment if you're able to pull it off. But that doesn't make it the best decision for everyone.
Believe it or not
Should You Ring the Register on This Bargain-Bin Retail Stock?
Rising interest rates and the prospects of a slowing economy have pounded growth stocks in 2022. This explains how the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite crashed 30% so far this year.
But not all Nasdaq
Down 61% to 71%, These Colossal Growth Stocks Could Be Ready for a Surge
It's no secret that growth stocks have taken it on the chin this year. Decades-high inflation has prompted the U.S. Federal Reserve to aggressively raise interest rates, bringing the current
Is Moderna Stock a Buy After Its Impressive Cancer Vaccine Results?
Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) delivered its biggest one-day gain in a long time on Tuesday. Its shares skyrocketed more than 20% after the company and its partner, Merck (NYSE: MRK), announced great


