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Despite a once-in-a-century pandemic standing in the way, investors enjoyed three straight years of strong stock market returns in 2019, 2020, and 2021. But 2022 has been an entirely different

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) stands out in the oil industry. It's the only oil stock in the Dow Industrial Average. Chevron is also one of only two oil companies that qualify as a Dividend Aristocrat, an S&P

Disney (NYSE: DIS) stock got pounded after its latest earnings report. The entertainment giant reported a loss of $4 billion in its streaming segment for the fiscal year, and missed estimates on its

As 2022 starts to close, it's only natural for investors to start peeking toward 2023. So far in 2022, the indexes have fared pretty miserably, with the Nasdaq-100 down 29% and the S&P 500 down 17%

Some seniors find that money gets tight once they stop working. Such is the challenge of being retired. But one thing that tends to really throw seniors off-course is the fact that many common

This year, some of the most talked-about companies completed stock splits. These operations offer existing shareholders more shares -- but the value of their investment and the market value of the

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) represent two very different ways to invest in the e-commerce sector. Shopify, which is based in Canada, provides self-serve e-commerce tools that

Black Friday shopping can be fun, but some of this year's best deals might be in the stock market. In this video, Fool.com contributors Jason Hall, Travis Hoium, and Matt Frankel, CFP®, discuss

They say good things come to those who wait.

And if you're able to wait before you claim Social Security, you can squeeze up to 24% extra out of the program. While you're eligible to claim Social

Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) incredible financial strength has allowed it to weather the current bear market better than many other tech stocks. Yet its shares are still down about 17% year to date. The

The stock market may be in the doldrums right now. But this isn't time to give up on investing. In fact, it's a great time to get into the market or add to positions. In some cases, we can pick up

Most stocks don't deliver explosive gains. That's obvious by simply looking at the performance of indexes that track the total stock market. 

There are a few that do, though. They're the kinds of

Imagine you could go back in time to November 2008. Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) share price has dropped like a brick and is down well over 50% year to date. Would you buy the stock? You'd be crazy not

If you call your investment advisor to ask them why the stocks they picked for your portfolio are down right now they're likely to remind you that a receding tide lowers all boats. In other words

High inflation and rising interest rates have dampened investor sentiment, setting in motion a sharp decline in the stock market. During that downturn, HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) and Global-e Online

You might not realize it, but two weeks ago marked one of the most important data releases of the quarter. November 14 was the last day for money managers and wealthy individuals with at least $100

Legendary investor Peter Lynch once said, "I think the secret is if you have a lot of stocks, some will do mediocre, some will do OK, and if one or two of 'em go up big time, you'll produce a

There's a very good reason everyone from Wall Street professionals to retail investors closely eye billionaire Warren Buffett's buying and selling activity. Since he took over as Berkshire Hathaway

If you'll be at least 62 years old in 2023, you'll have the option to sign up for Social Security. But even if you're not planning to file for benefits next year, it still pays to tackle these

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is one of the most recognizable brands in America. Every day you see the famous blue badge in your driveway or on the roads. The company's history and fame make it a

According to Grandview Research, the cannabis market in the United States could grow from $13.2 billion this year to $40 billion in 2030. Cannabis is steadily being legalized state by state, and

Medical real estate investment trusts (REITs) combine two relatively stable, recession-proof industries: healthcare and real estate. 

Spending on healthcare in the United States reached $4.1