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When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world a little over a year ago, most businesses that focused on in-person services, events, and gatherings, as well as any adjacent activities, were

The pandemic has boosted businesses that have been able to adapt and evolve their business models to cope with the challenges. Some companies have been resourceful in pivoting toward online sales

When I look at the strongest performers in my own portfolio, I often see powerful moats.

Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) is a beautiful example of a razor-and-blades company in the healthcare

Some stock traders have short attention spans. Shares can have dramatic rises over the course of months, only to be forgotten at the first sign of trouble. This is especially true in the biotech

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) hasn't been a major player in the vaccine market in the past, but that's changing. The healthcare giant is already marketing its COVID-19 vaccine. It's now seeking to

The big news in the cannabis industry this year is that New York has legalized marijuana for recreational use, making it the 15th state to do so. It likely won't be until sometime next year that

Making money should be easy if you "go green," according to Wall Street. But I'm not talking about renewable energy. Instead, I'm referring to one of the fastest-growing industries this decade

Saving for a secure retirement can take sacrifice. After all, when you're faced with pressing expenses today, it can be hard to take the long view and invest for something that's 20 or 30 years down

Exchanges have been some of the better-performing financial stocks during the COVID-19 crisis. They're often safer in recessions because they take little to no credit risk, and their business

Wall Street analysts aren't always right. They can have biases for or against certain stocks. In some cases, they have a clear motivation to serve as cheerleaders for specific stocks. But these

Saving for retirement is something you should, ideally, begin doing from a young age. That way, you'll give your savings ample time to grow. But what if you're already late to that party? If so

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has racked up multiple firsts with its vaccine. BNT162b2 was the first COVID-19 vaccine to win Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in the U.S. for adults. It was the first to win

More than 6.8 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's (NYSE: JNJ) COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to people in the U.S. That number won't change -- at least temporarily.

On Tuesday, the U.S

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett is widely considered to be one of the greatest investors of our time. Since taking the helm at conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, the

There's no point in worrying about a stock market crash because you know at some point, it's going to happen. The stock market undergoes a correction of at least 10% about once every 1.84 years

The decision to take or delay Social Security is dependent on your total financial picture. Those who want a higher monthly paycheck may choose to wait until age 70 to take their benefits, while

Shares of IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA) pulled back today after the company released strong numbers for second-quarter bookings so far, but still underwhelmed investors after the company had

Shares of Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) leapt 7.4% on Tuesday after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended a temporary halt to Johnson &amp

Times Square in Manhattan will host the first "digital-only" Taco Bell restaurant in the USA starting tomorrow, Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) announced today, as it joins a trend several other restaurant

Just starting out? Sharing your passion with your family? Reflecting on life's challenges? Bring it on! This is why we invest. In this episode of Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David

Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) dropped a bombshell on Tuesday, announcing after the market close that founder and CEO Katrina Lake is stepping down. Lake will transition to the role of executive chairman

With Wells Fargo's (NYSE: WFC) stock up about 32% this year and its first-quarter earnings report coming Wednesday morning, it's a good time to revisit the asset cap the bank is operating under

Shares of Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) soared nearly 50% on Tuesday after the oncology company provided an update on a phase 3 trial of its experimental lung cancer treatment.

An independent data

Shares of Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) surged to a new all-time high Tuesday when the company announced a partnership with Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), which said it will create a line of toys and games based on

Tuesday was a generally upbeat day on Wall Street, although the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) failed to keep up with its broader index peers. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) hit new