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Do you want to know a secret? Many Dividend Aristocrats are overrated by investors. 

Sure, it's impressive that these companies have delivered 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases

Stocks ended flat by the end of a volatile trading week last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) are still both down 4% so far in 2022 after

After brutal sell-offs in recent months, growth-dependent tech stocks have recently been regaining some ground. However, many companies in the category still trade down dramatically from their

A slowdown in economic growth is almost certain, and maybe, just maybe, even a recession is on the way. Why? Inflation is running hot, and the U.S. Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been one of the best-performing companies in the last two decades. The excellent performance has translated into its market capitalization nearing an astounding $3

There was a time when most investors might have dismissed the collective wisdom of the crowd using the online brokerage app Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) to trade stocks. The platform attracts many

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) is one of the leading audio streamers in the world. Spotify's extensive catalog of music and podcasts reaches hundreds of millions of users every month through both a paid

While banks tend to perform well in a rising-rate environment, some odd movements in the bond market have hurt bank stocks this year and sent shares of many down from the record highs they reached

The earliest age you can get your first Social Security check is 62. Filing for benefits ASAP comes at a cost, though, as each month you delay beyond 62 results in a small increase in your monthly

The U.S. stock market has been on a wild ride so far in 2022. Despite an up month in March, the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average had their worst quarter in the first

Many may have thought that Warren Buffett is, at age 91, a bit past his investing prime. And for a while, the numbers suggested that perhaps he was.

Since the 2008-2009 financial crisis, technology

The bull market that began on the heels of the Great Recession helped fuel surging stock prices for the most successful companies, putting shares out of reach of smaller investors. To address this

Recently, a new NFT hit the crypto market, but this one came with a twist. In this video clip from "The Crypto Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on March 23, Fool.com contributors Travis Hoium

Cryptocurrency prices may have taken a beating over the last few months, but that just means that the best investments are now on sale.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is one of the most popular

E-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently announced its first stock split since 1999, and shares are up 18% since the news. But while investors always seem to love stock splits, they aren't

Biotech stocks, in general, again performed dismally in the first quarter of 2022. However, there are some signs of improvement. The lower valuations could present a great buying opportunity once

During a time of high market volatility and uncertainty, many people are looking for an investment they can count on to provide ballast for their portfolio when things are choppy.

The iShares MSCI

Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) dividend yield, an afterthought for most investors, is currently sitting at 0.06%. That is partly due to a stock price that has climbed faster than the company's dividend

It's been a rough few months for the crypto market. After reaching record highs late last year, cryptocurrency prices have plummeted.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), for example, fell more than 44% between

A blockbuster drug is one that brings in $1 billion or more in annual sales. Every pharmaceutical company aims for that level of sales. That's because these drugs often are the main drivers of the

Recessions often have warning signs before they occur. And one such warning flashed last week. The curve for five-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yields inverted with the longer-term yield

What's something that Warren Buffett likes to take but doesn't dish out? The answer: dividends.

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) owns plenty of stocks that pay dividends

It's fair to say that 2022 has been a wild year for stock investors. The market spent much of the first quarter in correction territory before regaining ground in late March. But we don't know what

Around here, we like to say that stock markets fall faster than they rise but they rise more than they fall. Cathie Wood, the CEO of Ark Invest, has had to take some lumps as many of her favorite

A good rule of thumb to follow is to assume you'll need at least 80% of your pre-retirement income to maintain your current lifestyle in retirement. If you're currently making $80,000, you'll need