Blog
Nothing Is More Reliable Than This Safety Stock's Industry
The continued growth of the cellular communications industry, especially with 5G deployment, will help American Tower (NYSE: AMT) gain a bigger presence in the U.S. and around the world. In this
3 Reasons to Buy Shopify, and 1 Reason to Sell
Some investors have gotten nervous about Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) in recent months. Shares of the e-commerce and payments platform are down 50% so far in 2022 after management said growth would be
With Stocks Down 70% and 76%, Are Nio and Rivian Buys?
Despite last week's broader market rebound, many electric vehicle (EV) stocks remain down substantially from their all-time highs. Chinese automaker Nio (NYSE: NIO) and American EV newcomer Rivian
5 Business Stages Every Investor Should Know
A stock's "valuation" is a term investors use to describe the current or projected worth of the asset. In other words, it's the process of determining if the stock price is cheap or expensive.
But
The Case for Buying Rivian Stock
This may be an unpopular opinion at the moment, but I think Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) could be an attractive buy-and-hold stock for the long term. The company has been absolutely crushed on
Will This Bold Decision Backfire on Etsy?
Esty (NASDAQ: ETSY), an online marketplace, really irked its sellers a few weeks ago when it announced that it is increasing sellers' its fees by a whopping 30%. Investors also raised serious
Skillz Highlights Plans to Counter Its Biggest Challenge
Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ) stock was up over 20% following its investor day on March 15. The rise was a welcome sign to shareholders. Even after the rise of more than 20%, Skillz stock is still down 61%
Dollar General Earnings: What Investors Should Know
Investors had modest expectations heading into Dollar General's (NYSE: DG) fourth-quarter earnings release. The value-focused retailer's sales trends have been negative in late 2021 after soaring in
Social Security at 62: 2 Pros and Cons
Age 62 is the earliest you can sign up for Social Security. It's also been a very popular age to file for benefits.
But 62 is not the only age you can claim benefits at. In fact, you can file for
The Famous Warren Buffett Quote About Monkeys Winning in the Stock Market
Famed investor Warren Buffett has a sense of humor -- and a way with words. The chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is known for sharing complex investing topics simply and artfully. He uses that
2 Tech Stocks That Wall Street Billionaires Are Buying
Each quarter, institutional investors with over $100 million in assets under management must disclose their equity holdings in a Form 13F filed with the SEC. That not only creates an element of
1 Electric Vehicle Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid Right Now
Once a darling of the stock market, electric vehicle (EV) stocks have recently come under significant pressure. In addition to worries about higher-than-anticipated inflation levels and subsequent
1 Top Pot Stock Ready for a Bull Run
Cannabis companies are experiencing record revenue growth, but the stock prices for these companies aren't following in the same path. There's a dark force keeping share prices down, and it's not
2 Unstoppable Growth Stocks That Could Outperform the Market Over the Next Decade
Growth stocks need plenty of fuel to continue expanding. That means having access to ample capital to fund a steady supply of high-return investments.
Few sectors offer the growth potential of
Here's Why I Just Invested All of My Retirement Cash in the Stock Market
The S&P 500 has dropped 10% or more 28 times since 1922, according to Yardeni Research. The market eventually recovered from 27 of these drops and went on to new highs. That last one is happening
Beyond Stock Splits and Interest Rates: 3 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now
Amazon's planned 20-for-1 stock split and the Federal Reserve's recently announced quarter-point interest rate hike have been some of the biggest stories in the investing world lately. While the
3 Red Flags for Tencent's Future
Tencent (OTC: TCEHY) was once considered a promising play on China's booming tech sector. The tech giant owned China's largest mobile messaging platform, WeChat, and it locked in those users with
3 Explosive Stocks to Buy Right Now
2022 has ushered in significant volatility among technology stocks. Investors are staying away from them (and other sectors too) thanks to economic turmoil brought on by rising interest rate hikes
Like Growing Dividends? Consider This Stock
Nearly three weeks removed from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there's no denying the effect on global equity markets. The S&P 500 index has dropped 3% over the past month, with many stocks falling
What the Test to Treat Program Could Mean for Pfizer
As President Joe Biden announced in his 2022 State of the Union address, the U.S. government is pioneering a new treatment program for members of the public who are sick with the coronavirus. Dubbed
Will Darden Restaurants Disappoint Investors on Thursday?
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) shareholders have trailed the broader market over the past year as Wall Street soured on its rebound prospects following COVID-19-related closures. The owner of
You Won't Believe How Much It Will Cost for America to Return to the Moon
When Sir Richard Branson announced last year that his company, Virgin Galactic, would begin charging $450,000 a ticket for tourist flights to space and back, minds boggled at the price tag. But if
How to Beat the Average $1,661 Monthly Social Security Benefit
Storyteller and entertainer Garrison Keillor is famous for his tales of Lake Wobegon "where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average." Most of
This Stock Delivers Reliable Returns Without the Volatility of the S&P 500
Do monthly dividends and positive earnings growth for several consecutive years sound like a good investment? In this segment of "The Rank" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on March 7, Fool
Why This Could Be a Great Stock for Income Investors
In the midst of volatile equity markets, growth stocks tend to underperform the broader market. For example, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has slumped 14% year to date.
The steadier counterpart


