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During periods of uncertainty like we're facing right now, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) stock can act as a powerful counterbalance to high-growth stocks that are experiencing a lot

American Express (NYSE: AXP) has outperformed its peers so far this year, as the stock price is up about 12% year to date and 27% over the past 12 months as of April 25. The credit card company just

You don't need a fortune to get started in crypto. And a $500 starting investment could help set the foundation for enormous returns over the long term. Let's explore why Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and 

Since Snap (NYSE: SNAP) launched its IPO, the stock has experienced many challenges. Initially, it did not meet the projection for growth in the number of users.

However, its performance eventually

Recently, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has seen a lot of downgrades from analysts due to short-term consumer spending worries. In this Motley Fool Live segment from "Ask Us Anything," recorded on April 12

It isn't easy to transform a company. It's why so many books and articles have been written about how Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been able to do it again and again. A mere $100 invested in its 1980

The fact that you get a choice on when to claim Social Security can be a good thing as well as a bad one. On a positive note, you have the power to score a higher monthly benefit for life. The

Investment banks enjoyed a record year in 2021. According to Renaissance Capital, initial public offering (IPO) activity was at the highest level ever, with 397 companies going public. This year has

More and more investors may be thinking about Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) these days. Not because of anything the company has actually done differently in recent times. But instead, because of the

Long-term investors may want to seriously consider adding commodities to their portfolio, as these materials are continually being moved to the grid for electrification and demand is only expected

This week is a big earnings week for the tech industry, and today's video focuses on three companies reporting this week and what investors should watch. The three companies are Amazon (NASDAQ:

It is not uncommon for large companies to create an investment arm in an effort to gain exposure to adjacent technologies and services in the start-up ecosystem. Salesforce.com has invested in

The Federal Reserve aims for an annual inflation rate of 2%, but the consumer price index has come in above that target for 13 consecutive months. The problem started long before the Russia-Ukraine

While the tech industry in general is continuing to experience volatility, there could still be many opportunities for investors over the long term. In this Motley Fool Live segment from "Ask Us

It is said that the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has proved that it can deliver consistent performance, quarter after quarter. Less than a decade ago, several

Saving enough to live comfortably in retirement should be everyone's goal. And for most people, one of the ways to ensure that happens is to take advantage of the various retirement accounts and let

Picking high-quality stocks is the blueprint for success as a long-term investor. If an investor is able to pick leading stocks in growing industries, it's possible that they may never have to sell

Last week's shock that Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is losing subscribers is worth a bit of inspection by investors. This is one of the most popular products of all time, with over 200 million streaming

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an interesting time for investment banks. Heightened volatility in the market has meant higher trading volumes and more deal-making, as well as helping companies raise

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) is leading the coronavirus vaccine market today -- but this isn't a short-term story. This biotech aims to make itself a leader in the next stages of the coronavirus situation

Investors have an array of choices when it comes to strong companies in the logistics industry right now. In this Motley Fool Live segment from "Ask Us Anything," recorded on April 11, Fool.com

A big story over the past two years has been the rise in home prices. There are many variables at play. Tight supply is one. An influx of people moving to more desirable locations is another. But

From high-flyer to deep-diver. That's the story for Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) over the past two-and-a-half years.

In 2020, the stock skyrocketed 2,700% thanks to investors' excitement over the

Many people dream of retiring early for various reasons. And in the wake of the pandemic, early retirement has become many people's reality.

Now the upside of early retirement is clear -- getting to

This hasn't been a great year for high-growth tech stocks, but many famous investors have gotten rich by acting greedy when everyone else is too scared to buy. ARK Invest CEO and founder Cathie Wood