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As we round into the new year, a lot of investors are looking for new stocks to bolster their portfolios. If you're tired of looking at the same old large and mega-cap technology stocks, it may pay

The average home value in the United States increased by nearly 20% in 2021, and while there were several factors that fueled this gain, it's fair to say that mortgage rates hovering near all-time

Shareholders of Carnival (NYSE: CCL) beat the market last month, with the stock rising 14%, compared to a 4% spike in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The

Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) makes it easier for folks worldwide to find the accommodations they are looking for when they travel. Of course, the company suffered a downturn at the pandemic onset when

The metaverse is a hot investing topic of late, partially driven by Mark Zuckerberg's decision to rename Facebook as Meta Platforms. Zuckerberg's move is a bet that the metaverse becomes a major

While looking for stocks to quadruple over the next eight years may sound overwhelming, the 19% annualized growth rate that this equates to makes it seem much more reasonable. Furthermore, by

New Year's Eve 2021 was going to be a lonely affair, but I didn't know how lonely until I tested positive for COVID-19.

With CVS and Walgreens tests booked out for weeks in Houston, I drove to

Web 3.0 -- or a third generation of the internet -- is a concept popularized by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz to encompass the next wave of internet innovations. The idea starts with a

ContextLogic (NASDAQ: WISH), the parent company of the e-commerce platform Wish, has been a tough stock to own. It went public just over a year ago at $24 per share, but it's now only trading at

Investing enough for retirement is a challenge. Unfortunately some people end up making it harder by making a costly error. 

It's helpful to understand the risks of this common mistake so you can

Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) has generated massive returns since its IPO in Oct. 2017. The Singapore-based gaming and e-commerce company went public at $15 per share, and its stock hit an all-time high of

Last year was a banner year for real estate investment trusts (REITs). The average REIT returned more than 35%, which crushed the S&P 500's 28% gain. 

Despite that big year, several REITs still look

In this segment of "Industry Focus" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Dec. 15, Tech Host Dylan Lewis and Analyst Yasser El-Shimy discuss some encouraging signs for BICO (OM: BICO) stock.

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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) had an excellent year in 2021. The company makes most of its revenue from businesses advertising products and services. 

And after pulling back on ad spending

It's very likely that your retirement will be the largest single financial commitment you'll ever have. Once you're done working, you'll be relying on Social Security, any pension you might have

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) accelerated 19% overall in 2021, closing out the year near its all-time high. The strong performance by this group of 30 stocks raises an important

There's a reason 62 is a popular age for people to leave the workforce for good. Age 62 is the earliest age to sign up for Social Security. And it also happens to be the most popular age to claim

Usually, most young, high-growth stocks tend to be far away from profitability as they focus solely on boosting sales and adding customers. However, at least one company seems to offer the best of

National Retail Properties (NYSE: NNN) has increased its dividend annually for 32 consecutive years, making it a Dividend Aristocrat. That streak is longer than larger peer Realty Income, which is

As gut-wrenching as the tech sell-off in 2021 has felt for many (including myself), it is essential to stay grounded and carry on as best as possible. Volatility is ultimately the price we pay for

Shares of Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) rose 12.7% in December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The December rise followed closely on the heels of a 10.6% gain in November

The start of a new year is a good time to search for underperforming stocks that could be on the verge of a rebound. One cheap tech stock that stands out is Intel (NASDAQ: INTC).

Intel has lost

Social Security benefits make up a significant portion of income for many retirees, so it pays to make sure you're earning as much as possible.

The average retiree collects around $1,657 per month

In this episode of "The Morning Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Dec. 21, Fool Senior Analyst John Rotonti explains that while it's extremely difficult to model optionality in a discounted

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has had an incredible year, with its price soaring by more than 415% over the past 12 months. Despite all this growth, 2022 could be even more promising for the