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There are personal reasons to sell a stock. And there are investing-related reasons to sell a stock.

Most often, personal finance drives the decision to sell a stock because you need the money. You

In a surprising move earlier this month, the real estate investment trust (REIT) STORE Capital (NYSE: STOR) announced that it had agreed to be acquired by the large real estate company GIC and Oak

I've had my eye on Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) for a little while now. It's a global leader in cybersecurity, a sector I believe is growing increasingly important as digital transformation

Coming off a robust fiscal first quarter, General Mills (NYSE: GIS) just raised its full-year outlook for organic net sales, earnings-per-share growth, and operating profit. And investors seem to

With shares down substantially in 2022, Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is looking more appealing to own now. In this video, Jamie explains how Datadog has continued to succeed during this challenging

Between rising interest rates, a potential recession on the horizon, and a bear market in full swing, it's a fraught time to be an investor. And that's especially true for those who prefer to buy

Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) has the clear lead in robotic-assisted surgery. The company got approval for its da Vinci surgery system back in 2000. With more than two decades of research

Stocks have taken a bumpy ride this year. The S&P 500 was in a free fall for the first six months of 2022, tumbling about 24% from peak to trough on fears that rising interest rates to combat

After years of rapid expansion, the jury is now out on Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) stock. The e-commerce software giant is making a push into new areas to advance digital commerce for small businesses and

You couldn't be faulted for swiping left on dating app company Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) in 2022. Down over 60% this year, the owner of Tinder, Hinge, and Match.com is one of the worst performers

Three Motley Fool contributors have joined this roundtable to scour the market for some exciting initial public offerings (IPOs) in the healthcare field. The trio likes Amylyx Pharmaceuticals

Over the last three years, United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) has produced a higher total return than the S&P 500 and the industrial sector. And even after its 4.5% decline on Friday in response to a

Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) and Unity (NYSE: U) might initially seem like two very different types of software companies. Adobe develops a wide range of cloud-based design, document, and enterprise

A big question for Americans nearing retirement is when to file for Social Security benefits. While the U.S. government has set full retirement age at 67 for people born in 1960 or later, Americans

Next year, retirees will likely receive one of the largest cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in history.

While the official COLA for 2023 won't be announced until October, experts at The Senior

On Sept. 20, connected-fitness company Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) announced a new product: a rowing machine simply called Peloton Row. Some analysts and observers believe it will be a "key

When most people think about dividend stocks, they see them as a source of passive income. However, that's not the only thing they bring to the table. They can also deliver price appreciation as

On Sept. 21, Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) and Yum! Brands' (NYSE: YUM) Taco Bell announced they were finally releasing their first menu-item collaboration. This comes after months of media speculation

Consumers have diverse preferences for just about everything you can imagine: electronics, apparel, and food, to name just a few items. But if there's one thing every consumer can appreciate, it's a

Last week, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) unveiled its new RTX graphics chips based on its "Lovelace" architecture. The chips have some impressive performance metrics, making an exciting leap forward in

Some investors may have soured on tech growth stocks following the worst market declines since the 2008-2009 financial crisis. Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation ETF, which focuses on such stocks, has

The tech bear market is in full swing with the Nasdaq Composite index down more than 31% year to date. Many tech stocks are down even more, including Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG), which has declined 51%

Social Security can go a long way toward making retirement more affordable, but with inflation continuing to surge, it's getting harder for retirees on a fixed income to make ends meet.

Fortunately

Countless factors affect stock prices on a daily basis. Some are very broad like global events and macroeconomic trends. Others are more narrow: company-specific news or changes to analyst price

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) takes a broad approach to investing in renewable energy. It has a global reach and diversified platform across several technologies. That comprehensive