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The healthcare industry has long been touted as recession-proof, and for good reason: People get sick, regardless of what the economy might be doing around them. 

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The home improvement industry is slowing after the burst during the pandemic's onset. Does that mean it's too late to buy Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) stock? I answer that question in this video using my

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Tim Beyers discusses:

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Part of being an intelligent investor is knowing which questions to ask to guide your research process. Sometimes, that could mean asking basic things, like what's the plan to reach profitability

Shares of Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) rallied 12.4% in August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Fueling the oil producer's gain was its second-quarter results and news it's

This has been a challenging year for investors. The 40-year high inflation has led to greater economic uncertainty, pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite down 26% year to date. But smart investors

The rise of online dating has been undeniable over the past decade. Applications like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge have become massively popular around the globe and are now the main way young people

Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) was a big winner during the pandemic when COVID-19 lockdowns had the world communicating through video. These days, Zoom is no longer beloved; investors have

Inflation has exceeded the 2% target set by the Federal Reserve for 17 consecutive months, and it actually hit a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022. A number of factors have contributed to that

State-level cannabis markets are changing rapidly, and new rules are to credit for the fresh opportunities that are emerging as a result. On June 28, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board announced

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been the king of e-commerce for many years. The industry has been changing in unpredictable ways recently, fueled by unforeseen events. It took a huge leap forward at the

If you're reading this, you likely already know that computer company HP (NYSE: HPQ) struggled last quarter. All told, the company reported a 25% year-over-year tumble in the number of computers it

Few emerging industries seem more inspired by science fiction than battery-powered personal aircraft. So perhaps it is no surprise that in a market where investors are fleeing from pre-revenue

Shares of Global-e Online (NASDAQ: GLBE) gained 38.8% in August 2022, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Israel-based provider of international e-commerce shopping and

Space companies forced to compete with fast-moving rocket start-up SpaceX are fond of complaining about the company.

Before exiting the international launch market as a consequence of its Ukrainian

A company that conducts a stock split typically does so to reduce its high share price so it's more attractive to smaller investors. Therefore, what do most stock-splitters have in common? They've

The multiyear journey of Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE: SPCE) to try to launch a space tourism service took another setback in August, and a growing number of investors and analysts appear to be

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) hasn't exactly been a strong performer, with shares down by about 40% over the past year.

To be sure, there are some valid reasons why Disney's stock is down right now

The drama continues between Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) and Elon Musk over the buyout deal that the billionaire is trying to walk away from. The social media company is suing Musk in an effort to force him

You may not be overly eager to get into the cryptocurrency market right now. Market value has declined by more than $1 trillion since the start of the year. And even the biggest players like Bitcoin

Stocks have seen some wild price swings over the past couple of years; sometimes it feels more like a casino than a market. Emotions can play a big role in how stocks behave day to day, even though

Warren Buffett is clearly a fan of bank stocks, but there's one that has been his obvious favorite in recent years. After acquiring a position in Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) as a result of a

The most popular blockchain for NFTs is Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), so it makes sense that anyone investing in Ethereum should be paying attention to the collapse of the NFT market. By some estimates

Given that there are nearly 20,000 different cryptocurrencies in existence, it makes sense that establishing a strong crypto brand would be one way to stand out from the crowd and build a loyal

Sure, the stock market remains volatile. But dividend stocks often provide more stability than most other stocks. They also pay you to wait for the market choppiness to end.

We asked three Motley