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Warren Buffett has said he bought his first stock at 11 years old, which means he's been investing for 81 years. If that's not the definition of long-term investing, I don't know what is.

With those

Cathie Wood and ARK Invest haven't had a fantastic year. Year to date, shares of the staple ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) have dropped over 50%. Over five years, the Innovation ETF is now only

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) has emerged as the leader of the data cloud and likely has most of its growth ahead of it. Fortune Business Insights estimated the size of the cloud storage market at $70

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common illness, but it has proved quite challenging to treat. It remains one of the few major infectious diseases without a vaccine. U.K.-based

Software stocks led the market higher in 2020 and 2021 as software-as-a-service companies could seemingly do no wrong in the eyes of investors. However, after two years of incredible performance

When you get older, you get to decide when to claim Social Security retirement benefits. You can start your benefits anytime between ages 62 and 70. There's no requirement that you start collecting

Jim Simons and Josh Resnick might not be familiar names to many investors, but both hedge fund managers have beaten the S&P 500 over the past three years. During that time, Simons' Renaissance

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) may not be the biggest cloud player, but its business model may be one of the most defensive. Unlike many cloud stocks, most of the company's earnings are derived from recurring

There has been a lot of speculation about the future of Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), given that the bank is currently in the midst of a turnaround story that shareholders are starting to rally behind

There's no denying it -- the stock market got off to a harrowing start in the first half of 2022. In fact, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index's nearly 30% drop across the stretch marked its

It's hardly a secret that 2022 has not been a very good year for the typical investor. In fact, stocks just had their worst first half-year run in over 50 years, and there's a chance the market will

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has the most closely followed stock portfolio in the world, and for a few good reasons. For one thing, it's a massive collection of investments. Even

Stock splits are big news these days. That's because some of the most popular companies have announced or completed them this year. For example, Amazon split its stock in June. And Tesla

In a declining market, oftentimes the highest quality companies still command high multiples due to their competitive position in their respective markets. When a company has some sort of

While you should never buy a stock just because it's down a lot, with so many stocks down by so much this year, there are bound to be some huge bargains out there.

When investors are increasingly

Over the next few years, Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) has an aggressive growth strategy. In this video clip from "The Future of Fintech" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on June 30, Fool.com contributors

With the market currently in a volatile state, now might not seem like the best time to buy stocks. On the other hand, the fact that stocks have seen their worst start to a year in more than half a

Most people cut it too close with their retirement savings; according to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, the median nest egg for a person in their 60s is just $172,000. Such a low

Rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, and concerns about the economy all have hurt risky assets. That's because, when times are tough, investors tend to flock to the safest investments. As a result

Sorry, Bob Barker and Drew Carey: The price isn't right. Inflation is at its highest level in 40 years. Nearly everything is more expensive these days, including gas, groceries, and any product that

If you're approaching retirement age, you may be grappling with a big decision: Should you take a reduced Social Security benefit as early as age 62, wait until full retirement age, or hold out for

Satellites are delicate things.

Built with sensitive circuitry, powered by crack-able solar panels, and swathed in paper-thin sheets of gold foil, satellites built on Earth must somehow survive

Don't buy when the price is too high. Buy when the price is lower. That's what many buyers do. It's why retailers frequently run special sales. And it's also why publicly traded companies sometimes

The first half of 2022 has been a difficult time for crypto investors. Rising interest rates and inflation conspired to knock cryptocurrencies from the all-time highs many hit last winter. At the

Like many people, I am investing money for my future. But it may come as a surprise to know that I've intentionally chosen an investment strategy that limits the potential returns I can earn.

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