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iQiyi (NASDAQ: IQ) and Match (NASDAQ: MTCH) don't seem to have too much in common. True, both companies fall within the broad tech sector, but they offer vastly different services to their

What is it that makes a stock a "solar stock?" What is it that defines "best?"

In one sense, I suppose you could say that Elon Musk's Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been the best solar stock of the

It's been a challenging couple of years for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) investors. After reaching all-time highs in mid-2018, the stock tumbled as much as 40%, driven lower by fears of slowing subscriber

After three years of being in the doldrums, the firearms industry is finally showing signs it is on the rebound. The number of criminal background investigations being performed by the FBI on

Multimedia software specialist Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) reported fourth-quarter results on Thursday evening. The company beat Wall Street's consensus estimates across the board and issued solid guidance

Retirement is the perfect opportunity to have new adventures and start fresh. With no job to tie you to a particular city, you're free to move wherever you please. And for an increasing number of

By digging through SEC filings of institutional shareholders, investors can unearth promising stocks hidden to most. Codexis (NASDAQ: CDXS) fits this bill. With a business focused on developing

The holidays can be a very expensive time of year, between gift-giving, travel, hosting, and decor. In fact, a large number of Americans dig themselves into debt annually in an effort to spread joy

Too many people go through most of their careers before seriously thinking about saving for retirement. The longer you wait, the harder it'll be to reach your financial goals. But fortunately, it's

Two years ago, I predicted that the rapid rise and extreme success of free language learning app Duolingo would mark a death knell for rival, CD-ROM-based language instructor Rosetta Stone (NYSE:

Iron is vital to the global economy because it's an essential ingredient in making steel. Overall, about 98% of the iron mined each year goes into the production of steel. That metal is a crucial

If an investor could get access to the S&P 500 at a third of the price-to-book (P/B) multiple and a quarter of the debt-to-equity ratio, would that be a good investment? Most people would likely

Iron is crucial in supporting the growth of the global economy. That's because the metal is a critical ingredient in making steel, which we use to build everything from commercial buildings to

A lack of profitability is what makes investing in cannabis very risky. That's why selecting stocks that have been profitable recently is a good way for investors to minimize their overall risk

Having the right health insurance is really important. Unfortunately, finding a policy that provides comprehensive coverage can be difficult. This is especially true if you routinely travel to

Congratulations! After a long career, you're finally gearing up to retire, and it's a milestone you're no doubt excited for. But if you're convinced 2020 is the year you'll leave the workforce for

Whether you realize it or not, Social Security truly is an incredible program. Each month, it's doling out almost 64 million benefit checks that are ultimately being leaned on by more than 15

Only around 8% of Chinese have passports versus 46% of Americans. China's low passport penetration rate along with China's growing middle class mean Chinese travel companies have a powerful secular

Shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) stock have not performed well this year. From the first trading day of 2019 to the first trading day of this week, Bloom stock lost nearly 50% of its value (47.4%

Still in its early stages, the cannabis industry sometimes does business in nontraditional ways. A prime example is Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY), which on Friday essentially acquired and swallowed up its

In this episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill talks with Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Barker about some market news. Remember all that talk of Microsoft and Apple being huge at their

Shares of Snap (NYSE: SNAP) have jumped today, up by 5% as of 3 p.m. EST, after the company received an upgrade from Wall Street. JMP Securities has boosted its rating on the Snapchat parent from

Shares of Athenex (NASDAQ: ATNX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, slid 21.2% in the first hour of trading on Friday. The stock recovered some of that loss as investors digested pivotal

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) was up just 0.01% at 12:40 p.m. EST Friday, despite news that the U.S. and China had agreed to phase one of a trade deal. The deal still needs to

Beauty retailer Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) finally gave investors a much-needed glimmer of hope last week. Its third-quarter bottom-line results came in better than expected, with same-store sales