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The market downdraft continues to pull down the tech sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 1,000 points the other day, a 1.4% drop, but it caused the tech-laden Nasdaq 100 to

Robinhood Markets' (NASDAQ: HOOD) earnings results for the first quarter of 2022 didn't exactly impress Wall Street. Not only did earnings and revenue miss analyst estimates for the quarter, but the

CO2 levels in the atmosphere hit an all-time high (since humans started taking measurements, at least) of 420 parts per million in April, as The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday -- and

In difficult markets, investors may want to look at idiosyncratic situations. After all, Warren Buffett is doing just that, playing merger arbitrage with Activision Blizzard, betting its merger goes

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) bulls have had a tough year. In the early days of the pandemic, the Canadian e-commerce company wowed Wall Street with phenomenal sales growth and GAAP profitability, but the

On Dec. 21, 2015, large-rocket maker SpaceX made history when it successfully landed a Falcon 9 first stage rocket on Earth, after first using it to launch a satellite to orbit. On May 2, 2022

Owners of Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) stock beat the market in April as shares rose 2% compared to a 9% dive in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have struggled to stay afloat recently owing to broader negative sentiment swaying the stock market and added pressure from CEO Elon Musk's recent proposal to acquire

McCormick (NYSE: MKC) shareholders trounced the market in April, with the stock rising 1% compared to a 9% dive in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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Shares of Canadian oil sands giant Suncor Energy (NYSE: SU) jumped 10.3% in April, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. What makes that gain stand out even more is that the 

The past year has been tough for high-growth tech companies as investors adjusted to the changing macro-economic environment, including higher interest rates. Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT), like

Social Security is an important source of retirement income for many. Unfortunately, the rules surrounding this benefits program can be very difficult to navigate. In fact, many future retirees find

If you're looking for growth despite the market's recent weakness, you're in luck. There are plenty of great long-term prospects out there, with many of them now available at deeply discounted

Last weekend, Berkshire Hathaway held its 2022 annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger gave their views on inflation, Bitcoin,

When Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) reported first-quarter results on April 26, investors had plenty to cheer about. Revenue jumped 16% year over year, while earnings per share soared 26%. The

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) posted its first-quarter report on May 5. The Latin American e-commerce leader's revenue rose 63% year over year (YOY) to $2.25 billion, which beat analysts' estimates by

When we look back on stock growth stories that tell of gargantuan returns, there are typically only a few people who had the foresight to invest at the beginning and reap the full benefits of a

Investors are dealing with a change in the mood of the market that many have never seen before. For years, the mentality on Wall Street has been that when share prices dip, it's a good time to buy

My "three stocks to avoid" column sometimes catches a break with one bad stock sinking the gains elsewhere. The three names I figured were going to move lower for the week -- iRobot, Rent-A-Center

Dividends are underrated by technology investors. If you buy into a stock that consistently raises its dividend per share, it can provide a growing stream of cash that you can take home as income or

Bias can be found in a variety of businesses, including the financial industry. In this video clip from a Motley Fool Live interview, recorded on April 21, TackleAI CEO Sergio Suarez answers a few

Digital optimization company Amplitude (NASDAQ: AMPL) recently reported its first-quarter 2022 earnings on May 4. Its software helps companies gather insights on their digital products, like data

Many investors get in on the stock market to accumulate enough capital for their golden years, and with good reason. With enough patience and discipline, investing in stocks can help the average

The wealthiest Social Security beneficiaries can expect $4,194 a month -- or over $50,000 this year -- from the program, but obtaining a benefit this size is no easy feat. Patience and a high income

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