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Investors appear to be getting more worried about a possible stock market correction, as we've seen the VIX jump upwards over the past few weeks. More bad headlines are swirling about the fourth

Thanks to the unpredictable influence of politics in China, fear has crept into the minds of investors holding and/or considering stocks of many Chinese companies. Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA)

Most people have heard of the social network company Facebook (NASDAQ: FB); and with 1.9 billion daily active users, nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide use Facebook daily. But for investors, the

The idea of holding any stock forever may seem daunting. Picking growth stocks for the ultra-long term can be even more challenging, as companies in the category typically have valuations with

During the COVID-19 pandemic, young Americans have been submerged into stressful financial situations and many are seeking better opportunities for themselves. From huge debt burdens to tough job

Second-quarter calendar year 2021 earnings season is mostly now in the books, and technology companies around the globe continue to be the engine of the economy. Revenue and profits are growing near

Fund manager Cathie Wood -- the founder and CEO of Ark Invest -- has become a source of inspiration for many young investors. Her long-term mindset and focus on innovative technologies bucks the

When you hear the stock market is "expensive," that typically means that stock prices are outpacing earnings growth. That's exactly what's happening in today's market, where the average stock in the

Stocks rose last week, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained over 1% and progressed to new highs. The Dow is up roughly 16% so far in

Saving money in a 401(k) plan is one of the smartest things you can do to secure your retirement. But it's important to manage that account carefully. And if you wind up making these mistakes, you

Earlier this month, pharma giant AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) reported the results from its phase 3 clinical trial testing of atogepant for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults who met the criteria

Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) CEO Alex Karp is certainly an unconventional executive. The self-described socialist known for his colorful outfits now finds himself among the richest Americans

Ideally, the stocks you purchase after careful research and analysis will have long and profitable lives in your portfolio, growing contentedly through shifting economic conditions, trends in the

Fintech lending disruptor Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) has risen more than tenfold since its IPO just nine months ago. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Aug. 19 (a day Upstart was down

The intersection of durable, digital-focused businesses and reasonable valuations has often led to great investor returns. Unfortunately, over recent months, businesses that fit into both of those

In its second-quarter earnings report, American Campus Communities (NYSE: ACC) required much stronger pre-leasing activity than last year but still significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels. In

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has delivered impressive returns to investors so far this year thanks to a string of terrific quarterly results that have established the graphics specialist as a top

Looking for disruptive businesses that could grow to many multiples of their current size? If so, Butterfly Networks (NYSE: BFLY) could be right up your alley. 

Right now, medical imaging services

These days, there's a lot of talk about inflation. The last time prices rose this much, the stock market was on the verge of a collapse. Even with five Federal Reserve presidents signaling that the

When you retire, there's a really good chance you'll be reliant on Social Security to some degree to help make ends meet. When national pollster Gallup asked nonretirees about their expected

Most investors can identify with the opening lyrics to Frank Sinatra's (and Elvis Presley's) hit song "My Way," where he says, "Regrets, I've had a few." Many, if not all, of us have bought stocks

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) has hands-down delivered the best stock performance among leading COVID-19 vaccine makers over the last 12 months. The biotech's shares have skyrocketed nearly sixfold during

Although investing offers no guarantees, history has proven time and again that patience pays off.

Since 1980, the benchmark S&P 500 has navigated its way through the Black Monday crash, the dot-com

Would you want to invest in a relatively new business that's charging forward into a highly contested, highly regulated market -- one that's already dense with entrenched competitors? If you're the

You'll probably rely on Social Security to a pretty substantial degree once you retire. Even if you kick off your senior years with ample savings, it pays to get as much money out of Social Security