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There's a lot of useful news and analysis out there for investors, but a lot of what you'll find usually isn't as informative as good hard data. When you find multiple bits of data that, taken

When looking for dividend stocks, lots of investors find it pays to check out real estate investment trusts (REITs). The structure of these companies requires them to distribute 90% of their net

If you have $10,000 to invest, of course you want to do it wisely. If you want a better-than-average return on your investment, you need to find growth stocks that have already proven themselves and

Cannabis is moving forward in a major way. For a quick comparison, on Election Day 2020, four states voted for recreational marijuana and four others have since followed, bringing the total number

Insurance disruptor Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) hasn't exactly been a great performer recently, with shares down about 45% year to date. However, in this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Sept. 23

Companies touting successful treatment candidates to fight COVID-19 are in the healthcare spotlight, gaining the attention of investors. Investigational treatments are being developed at a rapid

Midstream pipeline owners are out of favor today and offering investors big yields, despite the still strong demand for the services they provide. Two high-yield names that might come up on your

Electric-vehicle company Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been an incredible investment, up a staggering 16,000% over the past 10 years. With returns like these, investors are understandably leaving no rock

There's really no such thing as a recession-proof company. Different types of recessions can impact different sectors and businesses. However, if you're looking for good stocks to buy when the

While the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has fallen about four percent over the past month, Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) has dipped nearly 11% over that same period.

Such a discrepancy between the

Just as millions of seniors routinely rely on Social Security, so too is Medicare an extremely important program for older Americans. And with fall open enrollment right around the corner, it's

If you're stumped about how to find lucrative healthcare stocks, Warren Buffett might be able to help. As the value investing rockstar of the late 20th century, Buffett's patient and conservative

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword for nearly every company when touting its products and services. What used to be the domain of only a few technology companies is now pervasive in

Achieving the full benefits of investing will require time and patience, as this is a long-term game. Stock markets and risk go hand in hand. Therefore, if investors want regular, stable income,

Many electric-vehicle start-ups have tried to lay claim to being the "next Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)." For most, it's just hyperbole. But Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID), which is led by a Tesla veteran and

Macroeconomic trends have rocked Wall Street in recent weeks, with investors caught up in concerns over the debt ceiling and talk of rising interest rates. 

These are legitimate worries that should

There's no arguing it: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is one of the biggest and most dominant companies the world has ever seen. But that doesn't mean it will win every market that it enters. In fact

ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) are two of the most important semiconductor companies in the world. ASML is the top supplier of photolithography systems, which are used to etch circuit

When Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit over Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) premiere of her Black Widow movie, the suit had the potential to set new standards for the movie business as a whole. Two

How does the old saying go? If I had known then what I know now, I'd have done a lot of things differently? The cliche has survived because it cuts to the heart of a perpetual problem with people --

Fintech giant Square (NYSE: SQ) has produced market-beating returns for its investors as it has grown from a niche provider of credit card hardware into a massive financial ecosystem. In this Fool

Mobile gaming platform Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ) gained momentum at the pandemic onset when folks began spending more time at home. The change in consumer behavior led to a surge in demand for in-home

Teladoc Health's (NYSE: TDOC) stock has pulled back since its highs early this year. But there's reason to believe the company is in it for the long haul.

In this video from "Beat & Raise" on Motley

If you're looking for stocks that you can buy and hold for many years, it's important to choose companies with high-quality businesses and strong catalysts for growth. One industry that receives

When investors talk about software changing the world, few would immediately point to Semler Scientific (NASDAQ: SMLR) as an example. I think that's only because the company is flying under the