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Many growth stocks have underperformed the market in recent months as fears of inflation have sparked a rotation toward cheaper dividend-paying stocks. However, investors shouldn't blindly buy all

Although the cost per share for a stock is often meaningless when making comparisons between companies, many investors find themselves drawn to low-priced stocks. Despite the growth in stock prices

Over the last two decades, software-as-a-service (SaaS) has become an increasingly popular business model. For customers, it cuts upfront costs and improves scalability; for providers, SaaS reduces

As the COVID-19 pandemic begins receding in the U.S. and the economy begins to reopen, shortages of goods and high government spending have inflation on the rise in some areas. Gradual price

It may not seem that $3,000 is much money to invest, but it's more than you think. The magic of compounding interest could easily turn that small sum into tens of thousands over the next few

A year ago, sales cratered at Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST). As a non-essential business, the No. 2 off-price retailer had to close its stores for much of the spring, a result of stay-at-home orders

No matter what you believe about cryptocurrencies, it's hard to argue that Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) should be viewed as a real investment. The cryptocurrency was created as a joke back in 2013, and

The stock market has gotten a bit more volatile lately, especially with inflation fears spooking investors. While there's no telling when our next full-blown market crash will occur, it's important

Both Target (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) have seen their digital sales channels grow tremendously since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. With the strong growth in e-commerce sales, both

Jumia Technologies (NYSE: JMIA) is aiming to become the de facto online marketplace and digital payments provider for the entire African continent, which sounds like an amazing opportunity. And

Investors like their dividends. Having a company pay you out a predictable income stream can do a lot to help short- and long-term returns alike. Not all dividends are created equal, though, as a

Shares of Lucira Health (NASDAQ: LHDX) exploded out of the gate when the company made its stock market debut in February. Despite an initial run-up, though, this new medical-technology stock has

If you have any interest in the financial world, you've heard a lot about Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) lately. The cryptocurrency that began as a joke between two software engineers back in 2013 has

bluebird bio (NASDAQ: BLUE) stock has fallen on hard times due to seemingly never-ending issues with its gene therapy, LentiGlobin. The stem-cell-derived transfusion is in phase 1/2 clinical trials

Are you worried about the impact that inflation or a recession may have on your portfolio? A good way to hedge your risk is by investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF). With an ETF, you don't have

The legal marijuana industry is still very new, and what it will look like a decade from now -- not to mention which companies will still be around -- is really anyone's guess. A few years ago

Although Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Carnival Cruise Lines (NYSE: CCL) compete directly in the cruise business, both entertainment companies have seen dramatic revenue drops as COVID-19 restrictions

I have very little insight into how cryptocurrencies work. I get the gist, but I can't really explain how "the blockchain" functions -- and I think the same is true for most of us mortal investors

Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) was one of the best-performing tech stocks to start the year, gaining as much as 80% in January. However, it has since fallen by more than 60% from its highs, and in this Fool

Every month I invest a set amount of money into my retirement account to build up my stock portfolio regardless of market conditions. As the saying goes, it's not about timing the market, but rather

Though retail investors have been putting their money to work in the stock market for more than a century, they've shaken the boat in 2021 like never before.

Beginning in January, investors in

If you haven't started saving for retirement, it may not be too late to begin. If you have roughly 20 investing years left, then saving $250 each month could be enough to set you up to earn as much

The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized the telehealth sector -- and its momentum is not going away, even as life returns to normal. According to market surveys, 76% of patients are now comfortable

Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) is far from a household name, but this real estate investment trust could be worth a closer look for risk-tolerant investors. In this Fool Live video clip

AT&T (NYSE: T) gave income investors an unwelcome surprise last week when the company announced it was ditching WarnerMedia and would be "re-sizing" its dividend after the spinoff. It's an important