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Palantir's (NYSE: PLTR) stock was recently rocked by two major developments. First, the data-mining firm's stock dipped amid reports that it could lose its contract with Immigration and Customs

Snap's (NYSE: SNAP) mobile app, Snapchat, has seen strong adoption by younger generations, and the pandemic only accelerated user engagement. Not surprisingly, the company has delivered impressive

The start of October was quite challenging for the U.S. stock market. Major indexes, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, fell mainly because of a sell-off in

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) has attracted a lot of attention as the global chip shortage has worsened over the past two years. As the world's largest and most advanced contract

It wasn't too long ago when urban office markets like New York and San Francisco were among the hottest in the U.S., but times have certainly changed. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Sept

On July 21, Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) finally completed its acquisition of Slack, which investors had been waiting for since last December. As major as that deal was and continues to be for the

Last week, mega-cap Merck (NYSE: MRK) and privately-held partner Ridgeback Biotherapeutics gave the world a sigh of relief. In a press release about molnupiravir, the first-ever potential oral

There is no shortage of companies operating in the smart-home technology industry, but Latch (NASDAQ: LTCH) is different. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Sept. 27, Fool.com contributors

Social Security is one of the most important entitlement programs in the United States since it provides a crucial source of retirement income for seniors. Unfortunately, there are many confusing

While Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) blowout third-quarter deliveries grabbed headlines because of their record levels and significant year-over-year growth, one particular item from the report is worth a

In September, the stock market ramped up on volatility, making it a tough month for investors, and many are looking for some traction heading into the next earnings season. When the market

Buying dividend stocks that have fallen near their 52-week lows can help maximize the returns you earn on them, while also allowing you to collect a higher yield in the process. And with many stocks

Cryptocurrencies have been the talk of the investment world in 2021, boasting returns that have crushed the S&P 500. But some seasoned investors remain perplexed, as even the most popular tokens

Labor shortages abound as economies reopen. Folks are hesitant to return to work as wages remain relatively stagnant, while on-the-job risks are higher during a pandemic. 

In this segment from "The

Commercial real estate got hit hard by the pandemic, but several companies are poised to do well in this "new normal" for retail shopping. In response to a viewer question, Fool.com contributor

Buying a stock after reaching an all-time high is a conundrum. Oftentimes, a stock will reach a new high due to a catalyst, and that catalyst usually isn't going away just because a new record is

When Lisa Su became Advanced Micro Devices' (NASDAQ: AMD) CEO on Oct. 8, 2014, the chipmaker's stock traded at about $3 per share. Today, AMD trades at just over $100 per share -- so a $1,000

Oil prices have staged an epic comeback. They've rallied nearly 100% over the past 12 months and are approaching $80 a barrel. They're even higher off their bottom when crude crashed into negative

A steady flow of negative news in recent weeks has disrupted the stock market's latest bullish run. The U.S. debt ceiling debate and concerns about China created volatility that has sent the S&P 500

Disney (NYSE: DIS) hasn't been having a great 2021. The stock has severely underperformed the S&P due to a host of delta variant-related issues, which have delayed travel recovery and media

During the third-quarter earnings call for Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG), CEO Jim Hagedorn not-so-subtly gave his opinion on the stock's price, saying, "I'm a big fan of buying our shares at these

Whether you realize it or not, you probably interact with artificial intelligence (AI) on a daily basis. This includes search engines, social media sites, and product recommendation systems, as well

Indoor malls got crushed during the 2020 pandemic shutdown and subsequent stock market slump. Shares of industry giant Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) fell roughly 70%. And while the stock has

MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) recently announced it has agreed to acquire the business operations of the Cosmopolitan resort on the Las Vegas Strip from Blackstone (NYSE: BK). In this Fool Live video

Many seniors rely on Medicare to provide comprehensive health coverage during retirement. But the program has its fair share of rules, and not knowing all of them could derail your finances once