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2021 started off with a bang for cannabis stocks, as optimism for legalization under a Democratic Congress caused most names to surge. Yet as legalization got put on the back burner amid debate and

It's been a tough year for marijuana investors, especially those who own Jushi Holdings (OTC: JUSHF). The multistate operator's (MSO) stock has lost 41% of its value over the last 12 months, and

If you're thinking of buying cryptocurrency in the new year, you're probably in good company. A lot of investors have enjoyed success with cryptocurrency over the past year, and it's natural to want

Unlike much of the rest of the marijuana industry, Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR), a cannabis-focused real estate investment trust (REIT), has actually had a very good year. Shares of

When it comes to risks and mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs), many investors know that these investments are susceptible to interest rate fluctuations. But there's another risk factor

In the world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) tower above all others. The two digital tokens account for more than $1.3 trillion in market value today, or

In early 2021, dozens of new special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, were going public every single week. The SPAC boom certainly faded as the year went on, but what about 2022 and beyond

In this segment of "The Morning Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Dec. 13, Fool senior analyst Jim Gillies and advisor Jim Mueller examine the best months for market returns over the past 70

Today's video focuses on three side hustles you can start with a laptop, a phone, and $100 to buy the remaining equipment and tools. These side hustles have changed my life entirely and brought me a

Are you still on the hunt for some core long-term holdings to start the new year? Names you can have every confidence in no matter what might happen to the broad market? If so, keep reading. Below

When it comes to indoor shopping malls, there's Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), and then there's everyone else. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Dec. 13, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has a $350 billion stock portfolio with dozens of individual investments, many of which were hand-picked by Warren Buffett. Some have performed

Today we'll be closing the door on 2021, and on some very strong gains in the stock market. But they don't hold a candle to the fireworks we've seen in cryptocurrencies this year.

It was a

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) was one of the hottest stocks in 2020 after its scorching hot return of over 300%. The company specializes in cloud workload and endpoint security, assisting enterprises

In this day and age, a person can barely wake up without reaching for a smartphone. And in the U.S. it's highly likely that the device is an iPhone. According to Statista research conducted in March

Many stocks can beat the market in a given year. But to do it for five years in a row is something special, and that compounding growth can be incredibly meaningful for its shareholders. Here are

Success attracts attention. If you have any doubts about it, just look at the list of the 100 most popular stocks on Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) right now.

Many of them delivered market-beating returns

The last week of the year is turning out to be a rough one for many COVID-19 related stocks. Shares of Co-Diagnostics (NASDAQ: CODX) were sinking 12.4% for the week as of the market close on

You can't depend on history repeating itself. The raging bull market for cryptocurrencies we saw in 2021 won't necessarily continue into the new year. But it might.

Regardless of how strong the

Digital display manufacturer LG Display (NYSE: LPL) announced a new technology platform and branding message for its high-end TV sets on Wednesday. The stock jumped more than 5% as investors

Investors can only hope for growth with some stocks. But for others, strong growth is practically a slam dunk. 

You can't just look at how such stocks performed in a given year, though. Some

Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, this hasn't been the easiest year. Nevertheless, as we get ready to turn the page on 2021, the cryptocurrency space stands out, once again, for its

This past year has been a rollercoaster for a variety of reasons, but the stock market has had a phenomenal run recently. Since the market bottomed out in March 2020, the S&P 500 is up by around

Rising inflation can hurt businesses by raising costs on their inputs. If the company is not able to pass along those higher prices to its customers, then it could shrink its profit margins. 

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In less than 24 hours, we'll be ringing in a New Year. But while the official finish line for 2021 is within sight, it doesn't mean all avenues for investing in 2021 are now closed.

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