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A group of seven technology stocks roared to the forefront in recent years for a few reasons: They had proven their earnings strength and market leadership over time, and they looked well-positioned

For the better part of the last three decades, Wall Street and investors have had a game-changing technology or innovative trend to capture their attention and capital. Although artificial

Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) is one of several semiconductor companies that has benefited from a severe supply shortage in memory chips driven by demand for artificial intelligence. The stock has advanced

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is, without question, one of the biggest success stories in recent years. The artificial intelligence (AI) software provider's shares have skyrocketed more than

Warren Buffett seemed to become a fan of homebuilders in his last couple of years as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Berkshire's portfolio currently includes three homebuilder

A lot of people have the goal of maxing out an IRA each year. And since IRAs have smaller contribution limits than 401(k)s, maxing out may be doable.

But if you didn't max out your 2025 IRA, you're

In this podcast, Jay Chaudhry, CEO, chairman, and founder of Zscaler, talks about entrepreneurship, AI, and the business of Zscaler with Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner.

To catch full

Billionaire Peter Thiel, best known for co-founding Palantir Technologies, runs the hedge fund Thiel Macro. He sold his stake in Nvidia in the third quarter, such that his entire portfolio is now

A new year means a reset on the required minimum distribution (RMD) clock for many retirees. Ignoring your RMD obligation isn't smart, but in many cases, those who don't take them simply forget

The New Year is a great time to review your finances and assess if your portfolio still aligns with your long-term goals. It may be a good idea to reallocate your assets based on changes to your

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is among the dividend elite. The healthcare behemoth has raised its dividend for 63 years in a row. That more than qualifies it as a Dividend King, a company with 50 or

Back in December 2024, I named my top 10 stocks for 2025. That group included:

This list wasn't given in any particular order, and for the most part, these stocks crushed it. In fact, only three

There are few companies in history that have experienced the same trajectory of growth as Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). A little more than three years ago, the general opinion on Nvidia was that the

In this podcast, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp discusses the pros, cons, and trade-offs of various retirement-account withdrawal strategies with Christine Benz, director of personal

Investing in fintech enterprises could add upside to investors' portfolios. This is a powerful secular trend that continues to disrupt the traditional banking sector. And there is a thriving

ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS) jumped on Wednesday after the Alabama-based bank holding company announced strong fourth-quarter results.

By the close of trading, ServisFirst's stock price was

The market had no love for Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRPT) and Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) last year, as both companies lagged broader equities and lost significant market value. This might make

Last year, shares of space exploration company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) soared by 174% -- making it one of the standout stocks on the Nasdaq Composite.

While this type of momentum may seem

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) climbed on Wednesday after Wall Street analysts issued favorable commentary on the chipmaker's prospects.

By the close of trading, AMD's stock price

Although broader equities performed well in 2025, volatility was significant, especially at the start of the year, partly due to the Trump administration's trade policies. The president imposed

Technology stocks have helped lead the market higher for much of the past decade, and with artificial intelligence (AI) still in its early innings, there is a good possibility this trend continues

VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:GDX) offers equity exposure to gold mining companies with higher risk and return swings, while SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSEMKT:GLDM) provides direct access to

Nuclear energy stocks were among the energy sector's best-performing stocks in 2025.

Oklo, for instance, ended the year with a triple-digit gain, while uranium enricher Centrus Energy and uranium

One day after stocks tumbled on fears of a trade war with Europe over Greenland, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was bouncing back, climbing up 1.2% on Wednesday after those tensions cooled.

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There are many public companies from which an investor can choose. That makes it challenging to pick the right ones.

However, sometimes a company stands out as an exciting long-term investment