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Charlotte's Web (OTC: CWBHF) was supposed to be a safe bet. Its hemp-based products are federally legal (unlike their cousin, marijuana), and consumers can buy them at more than 21,000 retail

One of the best reasons to buy dividend stocks on sale is that a cheaper price means  better-than-normal yields. A stock's price is inversely related to its dividend yield, and that means not only

Big gains can come from stocks with small share prices, but the catalysts have to be there. A lot of speculators will lose their shirts chasing penny stocks without doing any research, but there are

Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB), once a favorite among pot investors because of its bold expansion strategy, lost steam in 2019. Aurora's shares declined 56% last year, compared to a 36% decline of the

International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has long been a prominent name in the technology industry. However, the tech stock has suffered in recent years as many of its divisions have seen steady

In August, a number of popular tech companies announced plans for their initial public offerings (IPO). This is exciting for many investors who are looking for more opportunities in the technology

Most people can't wait for retirement, and even more would likely opt for some form of early retirement if they had the opportunity. Whenever you ultimately decide to cut down your time at work or

When it comes to astronomical returns in investing, one of the most important factors -- aside from buying the right company -- is buying your shares early, when ordinary people have never heard of

The last time there was a market crash, it was COVID-19-related concerns that sent investors into a panic. While the markets have recovered since then, amidst uncertainty about the strength of the

The U.S. election on Nov. 3 could bring a change to the highest office in the land and create new opportunities for some promising companies. We asked three Motley Fool contributors to profile a sto

You'll often hear that to grow serious wealth, you can't tie up the bulk of your money in bonds. The reason? Though stocks are more volatile than bonds, they tend to deliver a much higher return on

Traders on the Robinhood investing app are notorious for picking highly speculative stocks -- and as a group, they're too powerful to ignore if you're considering an investment in smaller biotech

Would you buy a car without driving it first? I'm sure it happens, but I can't imagine anyone who would do so by choice. Buying software is no different. Before they buy, most users want to

Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) market cap has surged to over $400 billion in 2020 as investors have bought into everything from Tesla's growth to its future as an auto technology company. And with

Social Security has long been one of the most important sources of income that retirees receive. But while these benefits should provide a reliable, steady source of funds that are guaranteed for

Shares of Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ: SAVA) rocketed higher last week in response to compelling results from a clinical trial with sumifilam, an experimental treatment for Alzheimer's patients. This

The season for initial public offerings (IPOs) is in full swing. Private companies are rushing to public markets in order to cash in on established success, as well as raise funds to power future

Ancillary companies play a vital role in the marijuana business without ever coming into contact with the plant itself. These entities supply growers with nutrients, solvents, tools, and the

Just in case you needed the reminder, Election Day is now just 44 days away. Amid the chaos that's been the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, tens of millions of Americans around the

Since the start of the month, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have seen their ups and downs. But overall, we're looking at losses of 7.3% and 10.5%, respectively, since their recent highs on Sept. 2. The

According to the Retirement Risk Readiness Study from Allianz Life, nearly half of Americans (49%) believe a stock market crash is the biggest threat to their retirement income. It's a fair concern

No matter how much money you make, your goal should be to pay the IRS as little tax as possible. And the smarter you are about taking advantage of tax breaks, the greater your chances of that

Are you the kind of investor who's leery of buying stocks immediately following their initial public offerings (IPOs)? If so, you might like Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) story.

In December 2018, Moderna

How's Warren Buffett doing these days? Quite well. The legendary investor recently celebrated his 90th birthday, and he appears to be as active as ever.

On the other hand, Buffett's investments

The coronavirus vaccines are coming -- or at least the odds are looking better every day that they are.

Investors who want to potentially benefit from the launches of coronavirus vaccines have