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Everyone is talking about the bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed the Senate and is in the hands of the House of Representatives. Whether or not that spending plan comes to fruition, there

Special purpose acquisition companies have rapidly become a popular way for businesses to go public -- there have been more than 350 SPAC mergers so far in 2021 alone. And recently, Altimeter Growth

The stock market's been blasting through its all-time highs left and right lately. If a soaring stock market has you thinking all the good stocks out there are overpriced, I've got good news from

In most stock market environments, it can be a struggle to find decent investment opportunities with single-digit share prices. However, that isn't the case right now.

The short explanation of why

For well over a century, the stock market has been one of the world's greatest wealth creators. It's not going to outpace investment vehicles like bonds, gold, or housing every year, but when

Victory in the coronavirus space isn't new to Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). The pharmaceutical giant scored its first major win last December, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted its

One big misconception about investing is that you need to have a lot of money to get started. The reality is that you don't. Sure, there are some stocks that are priced too high for many new

Juggernaut. There's probably no better word to describe the position of Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) in the HIV therapy market. The big biotech has dominated for two decades with its antiviral

For much of 2021, the stock market has proved unstoppable. On Wednesday, Aug. 25, the S&P 500 closed at a record high. It was the 51st time this year the benchmark index closed at a record; and it

How old are you? If you're like many people, you may not realize that you're closer to receiving Social Security benefits than you thought. While the "full retirement age" for most of us -- the age

Contributing to a 401(k) plan is one of the most efficient ways to accumulate wealth for retirement. But new data reveals that many savers may not be getting the most out of their employer plans

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This summer

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) continues to stumble after recalling all of its high-end connected treadmills in May following the death of a child and numerous injuries.

Although it will

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock has been a dependable all-star during the three and a half decades since its IPO. It has gained nearly 500% in the past 10 years and pays a growing dividend.

But as

During the peak of the dot-com bubble in 2000, Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) market cap briefly surpassed $500 billion. At the time, its smaller rival AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) was only worth about $12 billion.

Jardiance, a medication well-known for treatment of type 2 diabetes, now has another importance use. This past month, Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and its German partner Boehringer Ingelheim announced that

Finding growth stocks with low downside volatility is always a daunting task, even more so when the equity market is at an all-time high. The S&P 500 Shiller cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings

How much does Social Security really cover in retirement? The quick answer is benefits represent roughly 33% of income for seniors.

But this quick answer might not apply to you for two reasons. One

Investing in the stock market is a fantastic way to build long-term wealth. While the broader S&P 500 has returned close to 10% annually over time, there are certain individual stocks that provide

Back in February, I compared Bumble (NASDAQ: BMBL) to its larger online dating rival Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH). At the time, I believed Bumble's simpler business model, female-friendly approach

With many Americans worried they won't be able to retire at all, the idea of retiring in one's 50s probably seems like something only CEOs can afford to do. But if you're a motivated saver, you

In last week's article on three stocks to avoid, I predicted that American Software (NASDAQ: AMSWA), Carnival (NYSE: CCL), and Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) would have a rough few days.

The three

If you've been a fan of The Motley Fool for any length of time, you know we love investing. It's the best way to grow your wealth over the long term, but it's not magic. You still have to take the