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Everyone invests for the same reason: to make money. And although nothing is ever guaranteed in the stock market, making money there is far from difficult. It doesn't have to involve spending hours

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is in the habit of being overly optimistic about its capability to deliver products and features, but investors don't seem to mind as long as the stock price keeps going up.

Growth stocks have been leading the market higher, and with artificial intelligence (AI) still looking like it could be in the early innings, there is every reason to believe this could be the case

Gold has done the unthinkable -- passing $4,000 per ounce on Oct. 6. For context, gold was below $2,000 an ounce two years ago. The move may come as a surprise, since gold tends to underperform the

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is rightly regarded as the greatest investor of all time. Over a career spanning more than 60 years, Berkshire has crushed the S&P 500. From 1965 to 2024, it

BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) is quietly powering AI and defense systems trusted by U.S. agencies. Despite its challenges, its deep government ties and advanced analytics could make it one of the most

Which companies are you most bullish about for the coming decade? Many investors would name companies such as Nvidia, Microsoft, and other members of the "Magnificent Seven." Buying into many such

There are several compelling reasons to invest in pharmaceutical companies, especially when the economy isn't doing well. Since they belong to a defensive industry, drugmakers tend to perform better

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2026 is scheduled to be revealed on Oct. 15 after September's inflation data becomes available. However, the government shutdown may stand

Nike (NYSE: NKE) needs to get back to its winning ways. Due to strategic missteps by the prior leadership team, shares have fallen 61% from their record high nearly four years ago (as of Oct. 7).

Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS) is benefiting from the rising effectiveness of artificial intelligence.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Oct. 6, 2025. The video was published

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) has become one of AI's fastest-growing hyperscalers after striking billion-dollar deals with OpenAI, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia. I explore why this ambitious newcomer could

The stock market continues to be on a tear in 2025. Although there was a slump earlier in the year due to President Trump's escalating trade war, stocks have more than recovered since bottoming in

When you're in your late teens or early 20s and are first staring to work, it's natural to focus on your immediate needs -- things like making rent, covering your car payments, and tackling your

When altcoins start outrunning Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for weeks on end, excitement rises, stories of winning riches overnight multiply, and the fear of missing out (FOMO) quietly reaches for your

History is full of epic battles between an underdog and a heavy favorite. Sometimes, the favorite wins -- like the first USA "Dream Team" men's basketball team competing in the Olympic Games

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down the incredible run that hydrogen stocks Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) have been on and whether

I follow over 200 companies, and this is the stock that earned my top rating for October 2025.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Oct. 6, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 8, 2025.

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) hasn't been the success story many investors hoped it could be. AMD is seen as an alternative pick to Nvidia, the current king of artificial intelligence (AI) computing. The thesis

The average American's Social Security benefit is higher than ever. In fact, a few months ago, the average retired worker's Social Security check surpassed $2,000 for the first time ever, and it

Artificial intelligence (AI) investing still accounts for the majority of investors' interest in the tech realm. However, quantum computing is also starting to pick up steam. There are multiple

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) set another all-time high on Monday, Oct. 6, breaking the $125,000 barrier and leading to a surge in cryptocurrency prices. The cryptocurrency market cap -- the total value

It has been a rough year for consumer discretionary and retail stocks.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is up just 1.1% year to date (YTD), underperforming the rest of the "Magnificent Seven" and the Nasdaq

It's not exactly a secret that Warren Buffett's never been a big fan of tech stocks. He's simply heeding his own advice to "never invest in a business you cannot understand." He doesn't know enough

Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the biggest success stories over the past few years. Investors have made a ton of money from this stock, as it's up around 130% in 2025 alone (at the time of