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Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) and Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) haven't been the best performers in 2021, as shares of both companies have dipped despite terrific growth in their businesses.

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Over 50 million Americans currently rely on Social Security for at least a portion of their retirement income. When you also consider that around 180 million have paid into the system overall, it's

The housing market has strongly favored sellers in 2021. Limited inventory and low mortgage rates have fueled a surge in buyer demand that's driven home prices upward.

In November, the Federal

This year has been interesting for investors. Many of last year's winners -- including companies that helped keep us connected and engaged through the pandemic -- have proved mortal in 2021

It's been a rough few months for renewable energy stocks. Macroeconomic shifts have induced traders to sell off growth stocks in favor of value, and the green energy space specifically was hit

What does early retirement mean to you? Does it mean leaving your career behind in your mid-50s? Late 50s? Early 60s?

No matter what retirement age you're targeting, you should know that it is

This past year has been an excellent one for most stocks. While many high-growth companies saw some of the steam come out of their rally in recent weeks, barring a last-minute sell-off, the S&P 500

To say that it's a precarious time to invest in office buildings would be an understatement. Office buildings have largely sat vacant since the start of the pandemic as companies did the cautious

In this segment of Motley Fool Live, recorded on Dec. 7, Fool contributor Lou Whiteman explores some of the areas that Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) should focus on to increase business in the coming years.

EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) was one of the harder-hit real estate investment trusts (REITs) by the pandemic. Its focus on owning experiential properties like movie theaters and other attractions has

There's no denying that 2021 has been a rough year for many biotech stocks. The shares of quite a few big and small biotech companies alike are set to finish the year in negative territory. But

The oil industry hasn't been kind to dividend investors in recent years. Intense oil price volatility has impacted cash flow, forcing many producers to slash their dividends to stay afloat.

The

Much of the time, when investors build a portfolio of dividend stocks, they have to compromise on growth. But if investors look close enough, there are some growth stocks that are also great

There's a reason workers are warned to save diligently for retirement. Social Security often fails to cover seniors' living expenses in full. And those who retire on those benefits alone often

In this segment of Motley Fool Live, recorded on Dec. 7, Fool contributor Lou Whiteman discusses an obstacle for Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) as the company looks to expand sales.

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Investors seeking shelter from the growing inflationary storm might well consider including commercial real estate (CRE) in their asset allocation. This huge chunk of the economy -- which includes

By 2023 (or 2024, or 2025, or maybe 2030, depending on whom you ask) you may look up into the night sky and see no International Space Station (ISS) flying above you. Russia, you see, keeps

The S&P 500 currently trades at nearly 21 times its forward earnings, close to its highest level in 20 years. That's making it more challenging for investors to know where to put their hard-earned

You have many choices when constructing an investment portfolio, but is more really better? As it turns out, probably not. We'll briefly explain why a basic S&P 500 index fund is more than enough to

When looking for investment ideas for 2022, it pays to look at those stocks that have beaten the market in 2021. Savvy investors know that winners tend to keep on winning, so picking stocks that are

No doubt, China's regulatory crackdown hasn't been great for China-based tech stocks. The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF is down nearly 50% on the year.

Yet could there be a silver lining to the

December has been a tough month for most cryptocurrencies. With money generally moving out of investments with intimidating risk profiles, many top names in the crypto space now trade far below

2021 was a rough year for Disney (NYSE: DIS).

The entertainment giant's stock is down 15% year to date, badly trailing the S&P 500's gain of 26%. A slowdown in growth at Disney+ and the resurgence

It's been a wild year for technology stocks. Volatility has been the name of the game, but the tech sector remains one of the best starting points for investors seeking explosive long-term gains. 

Investing in cryptocurrencies can be a gut-wrenching endeavor. It's been just over a decade since Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) made its debut, and thousands of other blockchain, digital token, and coin