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Dividend Aristocrats are members of the S&P 500 that have increased their base dividends each year for at least 25 consecutive years. Being added to and staying on the list deserves bragging rights

Jumia Technologies (NYSE: JMIA) is an internet retailer that is focused on several countries in Africa, including Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa. After its April 2019 initial public offering at

Fastly (NYSE: FSLY) has been on a roller coaster ride this year. After gaining more than 500%, the stock tumbled more than 50% on fears that the loss of its biggest customer -- TikTok parent

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world. But it has also accelerated certain technological trends that investors should be tapped into. From automation to genomics, these advancements are

Running out of money in retirement is a huge concern. In fact, 43% of Social Security recipients have this fear, reports SimplyWise. That's dangerous given that older Americans may not have much

It's been a heck of a year for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer reported four consecutive quarters of profitability for the first time, outperformed analysts'

Lots of people talk about investing. Some are boastful types who tell tall tales. Others are fearful gold hoarders, constantly anxious about a major economic collapse. And then there are the

The energy sector is deeply out of favor because of the economic shutdowns being used to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Muddling through isn't going to be easy, but both ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM)

Determining the best age for retirement is a multifaceted process, but financial needs should be a central consideration. Retirees require sufficient cash flow to cover basic needs along with

Gap (NYSE: GPS) shares fell precipitously earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the apparel market. Sales plunged 43% in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, and the company

The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (NASDAQ: CAKE) had a strong third quarter (ending Sept. 29), with revenue of $517.7 million versus the consensus estimate of $490 million. Comparable store sales were

The pandemic has hit airlines hard, and has taken commercial aerospace companies down as well.

In this Motley Fool Live clip from Nov. 19, Motley Fool contributor Lou Whiteman explains why TransDigm

The pandemic has sent airline revenue plummeting, and airlines are expecting it to take years before travel trends begin to normalize. Some, including Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates

Cannabis investors have seen several cycles of hype and disappointment over the years. But quantitative investors are eyeing some opportunities in the sector today.

The Motley Fool sat down with Meb

2020 may have made some investors think twice, since even great companies lost a lot of their stock value in the March crash. But investors who held on to their shares are now reaping the benefits

A leader in fuel cell products and solutions, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) represents one of the most recognizable names among companies looking to prosper from the growing global interest in a

Preventing people from being bored is a surprisingly big business. PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates that consumers in the U.S. alone collectively spend on the order of $700 billion per year on

Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) had a disastrous 2019. Much of the decline in its share price was due to the company's reckless spending, along with external headwinds. It lost 56% of its stock value in

Can Gap (NYSE: GPS) breathe life back into its Gap brand? The company's eponymous stores have been one of its biggest losers over the past few years, and it's struggled to define the brand's

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR) owns the Burger King, Popeyes, and Tim Horton's chains. These days, however, it's the chicken-joint's chicken sandwich grabbing all the headlines, and

It can be hard to save money regularly so that you can buy shares of stock regularly -- so that you can build some financial security for your future. It's hard -- but it's also very important to

The current score: SpaceX 2, Boeing (NYSE: BA) 0.

At 11:01 p.m. EST on Nov. 17, approximately 27 hours after lifting off from Cape Canaveral, a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts

Social Security accounts for at least 50% of income for half of senior married couples and for seven in 10 unmarried seniors. That makes it a vital source of retirement money for millions -- and it

There are a lot of factors to consider when looking at potential tech investments, including the size of the potential market and the people leading the company. But at the end of the day

Electric vehicle stocks have had a great year in 2020, despite a global pandemic that has hampered auto sales and dramatically lowered the number of miles people are driving. But none of that