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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is scheduled to report fiscal first-quarter earnings next Wednesday, and expectations are running high. The Mac-maker's business is highly seasonal, with revenue spiking every

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) told investors on Thursday it intends to close between 200 and 250 stores over the next few years, mostly in shopping malls, as foot traffic has declined

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock was one of the winners during a pandemic that destroyed many businesses, and the streaming platform's success continued into the fourth quarter. Earnings results

When we invest in stocks, we aren't seeking out hot names and tickers. Rather, we're buying a small slice of a business that operates in the real world. And since stocks represent real businesses

The stock market has gotten off to a strong start early in 2021, with the S&P 500 index climbing roughly 2.8% so far and the Nasdaq Composite index up roughly 5.2% in the year's trading. Strong

In retirement, there's lots to worry about: rising healthcare costs, actual medical problems, boredom, and running out of personal savings. But according to the January 2021 SimplyWise Retirement

Around the world, 8.5 million households signed up for a new Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) account in the last three months of 2020. That far exceeded Wall Street analysts' expectations and the company's

It's no secret that the rollouts of the COVID-19 vaccines developed by Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) with its partner BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) haven't gone as well as hoped. Many

Many of the tailwinds that drove renewable energy stocks higher in 2020 continue to prevail in 2021. Low interest rates, favorable government policies, cost reductions, new investments, and

United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) continued to struggle mightily last quarter. A resurgence in COVID-19 cases during the autumn crimped a nascent recovery in air travel demand. Cash burn significantly

If you want to find the best social media stock for 2021, put a pin in it. Social media giant Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) has not only developed a loyal fan base, but also delivered rising profits and

Shares of Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) are skyrocketing. The health-focused energy drink maker delivered ridiculous returns in recent months. The stock rose 1,130% over the last year, including a

Bill Ackman, the famed activist investor who founded and leads Pershing Square, has some thoughts about how the U.S. can get on top of the coronavirus outbreak. In a tweet that has garnered quite a

Technology-focused health insurer Clover Health (NASDAQ: CLOV) considered going public via a traditional initial public offering (IPO). But special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) pioneer Social

When you hear the phrase "large-cap fintech stocks," you probably think of companies like PayPal and Square. Relatively few investors think of Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE: FIS)

The film industry has been completely changed by the pandemic, as lockdowns accelerated streaming site subscriptions and rendered movie theater companies out of business. Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS)

The stock market has experienced remarkable growth over the past year even as the rest of the U.S. economy has been in shaky condition, and many investors worry that Wall Street is in a bubble

Some investors are looking at the latest economic data and worrying that the recession will worsen in 2021, spelling potential disaster for their stock portfolio. This concern is especially true

The stock market is full of inflated valuations, so it's hard to find bargains. It's difficult to "buy low, sell high" if everything seems to be selling high. That's why I like BioMarin

Shares of data search and analytics firm Elastic (NYSE: ESTC) had a stellar 2020, soaring 127%. And the stock's momentum has extended into 2021 -- it's up another 15% year to date as of this

Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) and Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) delivered returns of 1%  and 250%, respectively, in 2020. Although the share price performance could not be more different, the long-term

On the surface, the dynamic makes sense. A relatively young company like Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) is being treated -- and priced -- like a tech start-up because it's the outfit making plant-based

These three stocks are all set for good near- and long-term growth, but for completely different reasons. Copper miner Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) is set to benefit from increased demand for copper

Though some people who file a tax return discover they owe money after the fact, most of the time, the opposite holds true -- the typical filer is due a refund. And those refunds can be substantial

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) is about to make a boatload of money from its COVID-19 vaccine. The main question, though, is: Just how big is the boat? In this Motley Fool Live video recorded on Jan. 13