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There's little doubt that stock in building products company Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) looks like a good value. But can investors have confidence in a management that disappointed investors in

The U.S. is in the throes of an economic slowdown as inflation soars and interest rates tick higher, squeezing the spending power of consumers. It's a challenging time for the corporate sector, but

Good news from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can send biotech stocks into the stratosphere. And bad news can bring their share prices crashing down. Our Foolish trio is optimistic about

A healthy investment portfolio should hold many different stocks for a long time. Here at the Motley Fool, we recommend selecting 25-30 high-quality stocks and letting them grow for at least five

Years ago, one of my coworkers quipped to me that the automotive industry was where capital went to die. To some degree, that's fair, as the industry is extremely competitive and capital intensive

Inflation has been soaring this year. And while that's definitely had an impact on working families, it's perhaps had an even more drastic impact on retirees.

Many retirees live on a fixed income

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) exploded onto the scene when it began development of its coronavirus vaccine. The company had been around for a decade -- but this new mission attracted all eyes. Success of

Volkswagen AG (OTC: VWAGY) recently said that it's moving forward with its plans to take its Porsche brand public through an initial public offering (IPO). 

It's not every day that a car company

We've all heard that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but income-seeking investors sometimes forget this lesson when it comes to picking stocks. Dividend Aristocrats are stocks in the S&P

As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and semiconductors soars, many investors are focused on lithium mining stocks to help meet the needs of the tech industry. But lithium isn't the only elemental

Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) experienced its very worst time when the pandemic forced its ships to shore. This period crushed revenue and pushed costs and debt higher. The world's biggest cruise

Nio (NYSE: NIO) recently reported its second-quarter results, and there were a couple of things the company should be proud of. Mainly, the company's revenue and vehicle sales saw significant

I'm not sure if President Biden is a Rolling Stones fan. I suspect, though, that the president has heard the 1969 hit song, "You Can't Always Get What You Want." The premise of the song is one that

Billionaires buy dividend stocks for the same reasons other people do. They like the assurance of money flowing in regularly. Of course, they also prefer that their stocks grow as well as pay

After years of outperformance, growth stocks have hit a wall in 2022. Growth stocks with high price-to-earnings multiples or with no earnings have been punished by the market as rising interest

The average annual salary in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is $58,260. While that number has been steadily climbing over recent years, depending on where you live in the

The crypto market is no stranger to volatility, but the past year has been particularly rough. Despite a slight rally over the past several weeks, the biggest cryptocurrencies are still down

Looking to get rich in the stock market? One of the best ways to do so is by investing in sound businesses that can thrive no matter what the market throws their way. A well-run business is one that

When building out a stock portfolio, it can help to start out by focusing on companies that dominate their respective industries. You can make that search a bit easier by focusing on industries

Regardless of whether you're a Wall Street professional or everyday investor, it's been a difficult year. The broad-based S&P 500, which is often viewed as the best barometer of stock market health

Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) is ready to shift its focus away from just growth. The identity-management specialist made the announcement of this pivot after telling investors it might not achieve some of its

For more than 57 years, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has put on a moneymaking clinic for Wall Street. Through the end of 2021, the Oracle of Omaha oversaw an

The monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to in retirement will hinge on your personal earnings history, and also, the age at which you sign up. If you wait until full retirement age to

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann discusses topics including:

Motley Fool analyst Nick Sciple joins Motley Fool host Alison Southwick for an overview of the energy industry.

To

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) is one of the pioneers of the metaverse. The company is expanding how it monetizes its user base by adding advertising to the mix. This video discusses the implications of that