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Last week, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced it would be purchasing Roomba maker iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) for $1.7 billion, or $61 per share.

Some may have taken the acquisition news as a mere value

July was a big month for U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) stocks. While the S&P 500 jumped more than 9%, shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Ford (NYSE: F) trounced that with returns of

When many investors think of electric vehicle (EV) stocks, they likely think of the industry's pioneer, Tesla, leading Chinese players like Nio or perhaps U.S. upstarts like Lucid Group. But guess

Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) and Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM) were two of the market's hottest fintech stocks last year. Upstart went public at $20 per share in December 2020, started trading

Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) stock has been a safe place for investors in 2022, at least compared to the broader market. It has declined by 6% this year, which is far less than the 19% drop in the

Today's video focuses on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and its automotive solutions. During its most recent analyst day, the company informed investors that it could have a total addressable

Inflation is currently at a 40-year high, which has sent the U.S. Federal Reserve on one of its most aggressive campaigns to increase interest rates in its history. It has driven consumers to

It appears consumers may be returning to their pre-pandemic restaurant habits. That includes grabbing a bite to eat for breakfast on the road. The morning part of the day was hit especially hard

Last week, lithium giant Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) released second-quarter 2022 earnings that exceeded Wall Street's consensus estimate. But the even better news for investors was that management

Things didn't work out for my "three stocks to avoid" column last week. The three stocks I thought were going to lose to the market for the week -- Wayfair, TrueCar, and Tesla Motors -- rose 16%

If you've ever stumbled into financial TikTok, you've likely come across all sorts of unsubstantiated investment advice (among the occasional informative video). These videos are usually

Tilray Brands' (NASDAQ: TLRY) management is very clear about where it plans to take the company over the next few years. It plans to become the world's leading cannabis business and make at least $4

It's not unusual to come up with a magic savings number in the course of your retirement planning -- a number you think will lend to long-term financial security and the ability to enjoy your senior

If there is one sector that has been out of favor for the past few years, it has been the mortgage real estate investment trusts (REIT). Between the COVID-19 pandemic, a massive refinancing wave

Whether the stock market is near an all-time high or in a bear market, no one wants to pay more for a share of a company than it is worth. But that's easier said than done, given companies have

Social Security benefits are an integral source of income for millions of retirees, so it pays to understand as much as possible about how the program works.

There are some misconceptions about

While "Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) investors" burst onto the scene during the meme-stock frenzy that propelled names like Gamestop to astronomical heights, many of these investors seem to be refining

Warren Buffett became one of the wealthiest people in the world by investing in a small number of big winners. Quite a few of his investments through the years ended up being total duds.

If you

Ever since Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) launched Disney+ in late 2019, there's been lots of speculation about if and when it will overtake Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) as the world's most popular streamer. At

Warren Buffett once said that his "favorite holding period is forever." However, there are plenty of stocks that he doesn't even hold for five years. Why doesn't the legendary investor always live

In the crypto world, a single tweet from a famous billionaire investor can send a crypto up or down in a matter of seconds. An influential billionaire like Warren Buffett can stir up Fear

Investing always carries risk. You know this when you first place your money into the stock market, but sometimes, it doesn't really hit home until you watch your portfolio balance drop day after

Crypto has had a rough year, and with a potential recession on the horizon, it's easy to feel discouraged as an investor.

However, the right strategy can help make investing in crypto more bearable

It's been an eventful year on Wall Street. Inflation hit a four-decade high of 9.1% in June 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and further disrupted crude oil and natural gas supply chains, and both the

Inflation is roiling the economy, with consumer prices up nearly 10% since a year ago in both the U.S. and Europe. The stock market had its worst first half in more than 50 years, and retail giants