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It's always a good idea to consider the downsides when buying stocks. That's not to say you shouldn't buy them -- just that when weighing those investments, you need to be aware of each one's

In March 2019, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched service to Hawaii with great fanfare. Since then, the low-fare airline giant has built up a sizable business flying customers to, from, and

The bulls and bears are locked in a tussle over HP (NYSE: HPQ). The two views take opposing tones and cite vastly different explanations for their stances. But one camp includes Warren Buffett

While using Wall Street analysts' projections to blindly buy and sell point for stocks probably isn't the greatest strategy, it's never a bad idea to double-check with a few of them to ensure you're

It's common knowledge that getting started saving for retirement early will make the journey much easier. You can get by with saving much less per month if you have decades before you retire.

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Long-term investors don't typically stress analyst price targets, since these targets forecast just the next 12 months. That said, investigating what could move companies up or down to hit this goal

Over the last two years, Johnson Controls International (NYSE: JCI) has seen a substantial increase in its backlog. The backlog represents revenue the company has booked through new orders and

Shares of Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) have been under a lot of pressure this year. The real estate investment trust's (REIT) stock has lost a third of its value due in part to rising

Today, I discuss 12 stocks to buy now as the 2022 NFL season kicks off. Each company benefits from the NFL through partnerships, advertising, and increased sales throughout the season. One of my

eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) is grappling with the headwinds from reopening economies. However, it has one green flag that could propel revenue and profits amid the challenging macroeconomic backdrop. This

You don't have to look hard to find trouble in the cloud software sector these days. Nearly every software-as-a-service (SaaS) stock is down substantially from its peak last year, and many industry

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analysts Jason Moser and Emily Flippen discuss:

Emily and Jason dip into the Fool Mailbag to talk about blue chip stocks, as well as:

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Despite the rapid adoption of its healthcare-oriented software and data analysis services, Wall Street has clearly soured on Veeva Systems' (NYSE: VEEV) shares this year. Over the course of 2022

Cheniere Energy (NYSEMKT: LNG) sees a bright future for its investors. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer recently unveiled its "20/20 vision" for returning capital to shareholders, fueled by

Over the past year, rampant inflation has called into question the strength of the economy, and that has triggered a sharp decline in the stock market. In fact, the broad-based S&P 500 had its worst

Cybersecurity is a hot-button topic in the business world today. In 2015, Cybercrime cost businesses $3 trillion, but that's projected to rise to $10.5 trillion in 2025. There likely will be more

If you bought shares of Snap (NYSE: SNAP), the parent company of social media app Snapchat, when it went public in 2017, you know it's been a bad investment so far. The initial public offering (IPO)

When you're looking to build wealth through the stock market, one of the best investors you could emulate is Warren Buffett, chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway. Since 1965, Buffett's

Series I savings bonds have recently come back into mainstream investor consideration after a long hiatus. Throughout much of the 2010s, inflation was barely a concern, with rates ranging anywhere

Motley Fool contributor Nick Rossolillo joins us to discuss why he owns Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT). He breaks down how Fortinet can capture a valuable piece of the evolving cybersecurity market.

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Today's video focuses on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), why some investors might be fearful for the upcoming

In this podcast, Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey and Motley Fool contributor Brian Stoffel serve up an introduction to stoicism, and why philosophers from a few thousand years ago have practical

If you're married, you might be able to claim a higher retirement benefit based on your spouse's work record than on your own. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel gives a

September has historically been one of the most difficult months in markets, and the market is already down significantly on the year. Moreover, the tech-heavy Nasdaq has been hit even harder, as

The Toro Company's (NYSE: TTC) stock is up over 10% since it reported earnings on Sept. 1. In this video, find out why investors are so excited!

*Stock prices used were the midday prices of Sept. 8