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Even the best stock pickers make mistakes, but those mistakes tend to matter less in the context of a diversified portfolio. If you do your research and buy high-quality stocks, chances are you'll

There have been some pretty exciting IPOs in the software industry within the past year or so, but one of our experts is especially excited about Unity Software (NYSE: U). In this Fool Live video

Space travel is capturing the public's imagination like it's the 1960s all over again, and investors are going along for the ride. There are now numerous opportunities to cash in on the space race

In theory, a stock's absolute per-share price shouldn't matter. An investment's upside is ultimately rooted in the company's potential to grow its bottom line.

However, there's evidence to support

When you're looking for stocks that you can buy and hold for many years, it's perfectly fine to be picky about the companies to add to your portfolio. Personally, I'm extremely choosy in selecting

Rising interest rates can certainly be a negative catalyst for high-dividend investments like real estate investment trusts, but that doesn't mean their stock prices will always go down when rates

Construction is a complicated process. Imagine building a house -- there's a general contractor who communicates with plumbers, electricians, painters, and many individuals to make it happen. In

Crude oil prices have been largely above $60 per barrel for nearly eight months now, and energy stocks have consequently recovered some of their last-year's losses. The S&P Energy Select Sector

Through the first three weeks of September, shares of Herc Holdings (NYSE: HRI) hadn't given investors much to celebrate, falling nearly 2%. But this week, things have turned around dramatically for

Quarter after quarter, luxury-furniture company RH (NYSE: RH) continues to impress investors. That trend held true with the company's second-quarter financial results, reported on Sept. 8. RH stock

As 2021 enters the final quarter, now may be a good time for investors to look ahead to which stocks to pick up heading into the new year. And there are a couple of good sectors to focus on

Approximately half of all workers are actively searching for a new job or keeping an eye out for opportunities, according to a Gallup survey. Many of them are seeking better pay and more flexible

Mark Zuckerberg and his social media company Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) have come a long way from the origin story depicted in The Social Network, a fictionalized account of actual events that came out

September has historically been a volatile month for stocks, and this year was no exception. Earlier this week, the stock market experienced its worst slide in months. While things have settled down

Although Congress still has to work out the major details, it's looking very likely that there will be trillions in infrastructure spending in the United States over the next decade or so. In this

If you want to benefit from the latest technologies, but don't want your portfolio dependent on high-growth tech start-ups, Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR) could be a stock worth considering. In

Leading buy now, pay later company Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM) has certainly been on a hot streak, with shares up more than 55% over the past three months. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded

The first few weeks of September were brutal for cryptocurrencies, with major indexes tumbling by as much as a quarter amid concerns that a regulatory crackdown was coming. Those worries are easing,

We all make mistakes. It's part of the human experience. The best you can do is learn from them and try not to make them in the future. Some are even able to learn from others' mistakes. But it's

Stocks dropped recently after rallying sharply through most of 2021. While that volatility might have you worried about an imminent pullback, the truth is, no one knows the timing (or duration) of

The World Health Organization is expected to soon grant emergency use listing for COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin. While the vaccine was developed by Bharat Biotech, Ocugen (NASDAQ: OCGN) has the rights to

Since the end of the Great Recession, it's been all systems go for growth stocks. Historically low lending rates and ongoing quantitative easing from the nation's central bank has made capital

Investing in a Roth IRA is a smart way to save for retirement, particularly if you're concerned about your future tax bill. But the stock market doesn't exactly look like a bargain right now

The history of science is chock-full of disagreements. Taking a contrarian view has been instrumental in quite a few scientific advances through the years. It shouldn't come as a surprise then that

Shares of Vir Biotechnology (NASDAQ: VIR) were sinking 18.1% for the week as of the market close on Thursday. Vir was pulled down by the overall stock market sell-off earlier this week. However, its