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Take-Two Interactive's (NASDAQ: TTWO) move to acquire leading mobile game developer Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) for $12.7 billion didn't receive a round of applause. The stock price fell sharply on the

Over the past three decades, the average life expectancy in the U.S. has risen from 74.9 years in 1990 to 78.8 years in 2020. One of the biggest factors in this significant uptick in lifespan is

It's a new year, and investors are looking at today's hot investment themes: New industries that offer rapid growth and compelling returns for the investors who pick the next big winner. But there

Companies coming public through mergers with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) became quite trendy in early 2021, but interest (and investments) in them fizzled quite a bit in the latter

I know plenty of people who want nothing more than to retire early. But I feel the opposite way.

The idea of retirement in general sounds a little scary to me because I'm the sort of person who

Broadly speaking, technology companies had one of their best years ever in 2021. But historical stock market returns suggest 2022 is unlikely to be as strong as last year, and that means investors

In this segment of Motley Fool Live, recorded on Jan. 6, Fool contributor Trevor Jennewine explores how DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) has been able to gain some significant traction in the crowded cloud

Social Security is undoubtedly one of the most important programs in U.S. history, since it helps to provide crucial support for seniors. Unfortunately, many people have misconceptions about what

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming more prevalent in today's society, reaching into industries that many investors never would have thought. Deere & Company, for example, is bringing

You don't need deep pockets to get started in investing or add to your current positions. Many brokerages now offer fractional-share investing, making it easier than ever to put small sums of money

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently confirmed that the central bank will be raising interest rates this year, and previous comments suggest that multiple rate hikes could be in the

Like any other evolving industry, the marijuana sector also consistently experiences some highs and lows. The prospects of legalization helped the sector soar last year, but legislation delays then

The market ended 2021 with well-above-average gains despite the pandemic's continued ravaging of the world. The S&P 500 gained 26.9% last year, but it's starting the year on a downtrend. Are stocks

Sometimes, the stocks most investors have never heard of offer the greatest upside potential. In this Motley Fool Live video, recorded on Jan. 5, Motley Fool contributors Keith Speights and Brian

Passive income is a beautiful thing. You can live off it, letting it pay your bills, or reinvest it to compound your income stream over time. But knowing that you will get paid is key to stress-free

It's likely rental property isn't the first investment to come to mind when you think of retirement. After all, there is a lot of active management and responsibility tied to being a landlord -- the

At this point, there's one thing we can probably all agree on when it comes to inflation: it's not transitory.

So then the question is, can long-term investors protect their portfolios against

Just when you thought momentum-stock mania was last year's news, along comes Hour Loop (NASDAQ: HOUR), which had a rocket ride on its first day of trading. On Jan. 6, Hour Loop priced its initial

Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) investors recently received an unwelcome surprise from an important government agency. The phrase "coverage with evidence development" (CED) might not sound too serious, but

Some television shows offer contestants the possibility of becoming a millionaire within a couple of hours, days, or weeks. That's a tough thing to do in the stock market. But investing in great

If saving for retirement were an easier thing, more people would no doubt do it. But for people on a limited income, it can be tough.

Even if you're a higher earner, you may find that your bills

Many investors hesitate to buy cryptocurrencies directly, because of their unpredictable price swings. But if you think of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a paragon of massive volatility, you haven't seen

The new year is still fresh, but the stock market is off to a bumpy start to 2022. The S&P 500 index, which is followed for its diverse array of sectors, has already fallen by 2.4% since Jan. 1. 

While COVID-19 cases have been soaring in recent weeks, the stocks of several COVID-19 vaccine makers have dropped. In this Motley Fool Live video recorded on Jan. 5, Motley Fool contributors Keith

The financial technology space has been the source of some of the biggest breakout stocks in recent years. One fintech that's ready to take a big step forward in 2022 is Alliance Data Systems (NYSE: