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In late May, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) released positive phase-three clinical trial results for etrasimod in treating patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

What data

Competition in the streaming industry is fierce, leading companies to prioritize subscriber retention and satisfaction. A recent survey found that Warner Bros. Discovery's (NASDAQ: WBD) streamer

Biotechnology company Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) carved a name for itself in cystic fibrosis but has been slow to diversify into other diseases. That finally looks about to change as the

Oil prices are booming this year. While crude prices have cooled off recently by falling below $100 a barrel for the first time since early May, oil is still up more than 30% this year. All this

Earning passive income can be a great way to generate wealth over time. Money coming in while you spend time in your career can be an energizing boost to your portfolio. 

Investors looking to boost

If you are planning to work during your retirement while collecting Social Security, you may be faced with an unpleasant surprise. Depending on your age and how much you earn, it's possible your

The modern world doesn't exist without energy, so no portfolio is complete without at least a little exposure to the broad energy sector. If you're nearing retirement and trying to build a solid

There hasn't been a topic that has garnered more attention lately than inflation. Everything from used cars and groceries to gas and rent are much more expensive than just a year ago. This difficult

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Dylan Lewis and Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi discuss:

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For investors in high-growth companies, the first half of 2022 has felt like a roller coaster than only goes down.

In fact, the Nasdaq Composite Index recorded its worst first half of any year on

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) investors had high hopes heading into its latest earnings update. The alcoholic-beverage giant has been winning market share despite huge demand swings around niches

Just a few months ago, the stock of Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) was riding high, as a slew of bidders were offering as much as $70 per share to buy the retailer. However, following a disappointing

Big names in finance are increasingly sounding the alarm on the possibility of a recession; the investment chief of Morgan Stanley's wealth management business, for instance, recently put the risk

Social Security is a crucial income source for millions of seniors. But these retirement benefits cannot be the only funds you rely on once you've stopped working. Nonetheless, many people

About 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in April 2022. This unprecedented shakeup to the job market has been dubbed the Great Resignation, and over a year in it's still going strong. New jobs

Inflation has been the story of 2022, hitting a 40-year high in the latest report. To combat it, interest rates are being driven higher as well, which increases the risk that the U.S. economy will

A great way to build a significant retirement nest egg is to invest in companies focused on capitalizing on a major trend. They should be able to grow their revenue and earnings at above-average

As one of the marijuana industry's biggest multinational operators, Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) is a complicated company. It's engaged in multiple lines of business from cannabis to beer, and its

Tens of millions of U.S. seniors depend on Social Security, and as inflation continues to surge, it's growing more challenging for many retirees to make ends meet.

Early this year, Social Security

Share prices of video game retailer GameStop (NYSE: GME) surged 15% on July 7 after management announced a 4-for-1 stock split of the company's Class A common stock.

In simpler words, GameStop

Discussions on some Reddit boards are often associated with "meme stocks" like GameStop and AMC, which skyrocketed to all-time highs last year as retail investors promoted them as short-squeeze

Warren Buffett may be best known as a value investor, but the Berkshire Hathaway CEO has actually warmed to growth stocks over the last decade. The Nasdaq Composite index now trades down roughly 26%

Wall Street is full of smart people who are paid extremely well to analyze a handful of companies and the industries in which they operate. Professional investment firms have whole teams dedicated

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) was one of the hardest-hit stocks in the last major bear market, triggered by a near-collapse of the financial system in the United States. But in the years since, it has

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) is on its way to becoming a pharmaceutical giant. It's set to hold the biggest share of the prescription drug market by 2026, according to Evaluate Pharma. It's in the No. 7