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I started adding to my position in Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) and began buying Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) during the economic lockdown earlier this year, expecting that both restaurant chains

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With Election Day behind us, many investors may be wondering whether now is a good time to buy stocks. Sure, political tension drags on and uncertainty remains. But market indexes have surged higher

These are turbulent times for the market. With political drama, a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, and calendar-based tendencies, anything could happen from here.

In this sort of environment, sometimes

Recreational vehicle (RV) seller and RV parts supplier Camping World Holdings (NYSE: CWH) saw its share value experience lush growth in the warmth of summer 2020 as Americans cooped up during

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After all the preelection jitters investors displayed, some might have been confused by the market's massive rally -- especially in the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite -- in the two days following

In the past 20 years, there have been three moments of outright panic in the stock market:

It took the Nasdaq 15 years to reach previous highs in the first case. It took the S&P 500 five years and

Millions of seniors count on Social Security to pay the bills and enjoy retirement to the fullest. But if you claim your benefits at the wrong time, you could wind up cash-strapped and unhappy.

In spite of what seemed like insurmountable odds back in March and April, stocks have come roaring back this year. As measured by the S&P 500, the market is up about 7.5% to-date in 2020 -- even

If you're looking to put money to work for the long run, an index fund can allow you to spread your money out across a portfolio of stocks and at a bare minimum of expense. But there are some stocks

Leading oil and gas refining and marketing company Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) has seen its shares plummet 58% year to date (YTD). Lower demand for refined products is pressuring the company's business

We all know we need to save money for retirement. Roth IRAs are great ways to build your retirement savings, but they aren't for everyone.

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As could have been expected, e-commerce behemoth Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) logged another monster quarter of earnings last week. Coronavirus-concerned consumers drove a 37% year-over-year increase in

Shares of freelancer marketplace Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) catapulted higher by as much as 53% on Thursday. Investors were impressed with the tech company's strong third-quarter results, which crushed

If you're worried the foreseeable future could be rough on stocks, you're not alone. Members of both of the country's major political parties are fairly confident "the other guy" will prove

Ford Motor (NYSE: F) trounced the market in October with a 15% gain compared to a 3% decline in the S&P 500. The stock is poised for continued growth as its margin-boosting restructuring strategy

Real estate has been one of the most beaten-down sectors in the stock market during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it could hold some compelling bargains for long-term investors. In this Fool Live clip

When investors consider buying a company, they have different goals in mind. Warren Buffett used to look for beaten-down companies that weren't necessarily great businesses, but were worth more than

If you're holding your breath waiting for the 2020 election results, you'll turn blue regardless of your political affiliation. As well, holding off on your retirement plan based on who is or isn't

The coronavirus vaccine race is reaching its final stages. Ten programs are in phase 3 trials, and frontrunners Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) say they expect data readouts on their

Companies that can tap into, shape, and benefit from powerful industry trends will typically post fantastic growth and deliver strong returns for investors. While it may be tempting to try to

At the start of 2020, my stock portfolio looked quite a bit different than it does today. I owned mostly "safe" stocks, largely ignoring the fast-growing tech companies that dominate the headlines

2020 has been a turbulent year for the stock market, but not necessarily a bad one when you consider all that has happened. In fact, the S&P 500 is actually up by about 4% for the year as I'm

Fear is widespread among investors and analysts that the trend toward remote work will increase office vacancies, especially in cities. Other experts still see value in offices and don't necessarily