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Many stocks had an amazing year in 2020 by helping the world face the pandemic. Some were unproven biotechs, working on drugs to help defeat the virus. Others were diagnostics companies, developing

Tech stocks have hit a rough patch in recent weeks after an epic one-year run during the pandemic. As painful as it might be, it's normal for stocks to go through periods of volatility like this

One of the simplest tricks to being a good investor is stopping to take a breath before purchasing a stock. Pausing for a moment defuses the tension that often leads to impulsive (and potentially

There are currently only two bank stocks inside the top 100 most popular stocks traded on the online brokerage platform Robinhood. This should not come as a surprise, as banks are not exactly flashy

When we think about the hottest investments of 2021, it's easy to land on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), whose value has soared over the past few months in particular. But while a lot of people I know are

Sure, technology stocks have had a rough go of it of late, but let's face it: Over the longer-term, the world will become more digital, smarter, and automated. That's why it may be a good idea for

News flash: Stocks can go down, too.

Since the March 2020 bear market bottom, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has been virtually unstoppable. The growth-oriented index more than

The system of veins, arteries, and capillaries in our bodies could stretch around the world more than two times. That's a long distance for blood to flow smoothly. When a blood vessel is damaged

Biotech stocks have had a rough few weeks. These seemingly unstoppable stocks have followed the market in a sell-off that has some investors struggling to sit still. For instance, the iShares

March is the month to buy stocks that could profit from the U.S. cannabis industry. Why? The clock is ticking for big states to launch their recreational marijuana markets. And there's a pretty good

Two of the three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. right now require two doses spaced several weeks apart. But could Americans ultimately need a third vaccine shot? In this Motley Fool Live

Regardless of whether you're a new investor or someone who's navigated their way through many market cycles, the stock market always has new tricks up its sleeve.

Last year, we witnessed the

I apologize if you're burned out from reading about special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). It does seem like everywhere you look these days, SPACs are crawling out of the woodwork. And many

Any time is a great time to buy solid dividend stocks. The trick, of course, is figuring out which companies' payouts will be steady and reliable.

To aid you in your search for such stocks, here's a

March 14 is National Pi Day, when math nerds take center stage. There's also no better time to get your finances on track.

Retiring a millionaire is within reach for many investors, even if you're

It might not seem like it at the moment, with the technology-reliant Nasdaq Composite entering official correction territory on Monday, March 8, but the catalysts are there for a full-fledged bull

Ideally, you should enter retirement with about 10 times your final annual salary socked away in your investment portfolio. You'll need those assets to supplement your Social Security benefits

In honor of Pi Day, which celebrates the mathematical constant pi, let's talk about another mathematical concept: compound returns.

Compound returns occur when you reinvest income that your

Unlike Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), which owns a portfolio of several dating apps, Bumble (NASDAQ: BMBL) is most known for its namesake app. However, many investors would be surprised to learn that

Often, the go-to metric for investors to judge how "expensive" a stock is compared to its peers is the price-to-earnings ratio. But what if a company is investing all of its profits into growing the

Over a third of American workers are now part of the "gig economy," which comprises freelance and independent contractor jobs. That percentage could continue climbing as fresh employment

Most General Electric (NYSE: GE) followers know that its management tends to give conservative guidance. That's a thought to keep in mind when assessing the company's recent investor outlook

Now that Bumble (NASDAQ: BMBL) has gone public, what do investors need to know about the company, and how does it compare to its rival Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH)?

In this video from the Industry

Lucid Motors is one of the hottest electric vehicle (EV) start-ups that is coming to the public markets this year, recently announcing that it will be merging with Churchill Capital IV (NYSE: CCIV)

Investors in BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (NYSE: BJ) had a great 2020, with the stock outperforming a booming market and trouncing peers like Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT). The