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People are increasingly treating their pets like family members, and Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) has taken advantage of this trend to become the leading seller of pet food and accessories.

The company has

In the search for income, investors sometimes don't pay enough attention to risk. That is a problem with both stocks and bonds. The interesting thing is that risk can often be very rewarding on the

A 401(k) is the most popular retirement account and one of the best tools for saving for retirement. It's hands-off and offers a great tax break -- a win-win.

Because 401(k)s play a major role in

Investing in the best growth stocks in the world can be a great way to build up your wealth over the years. One top index that contains many fast-growing businesses is the Nasdaq-100, which contains

There's no denying it: Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has not only been one of this century's most rewarding stock picks, but also one of the market's biggest-ever winners. Shares are up by more than

Next month will mark the 10th anniversary of Shopify's (NASDAQ: SHOP) initial public offering (IPO). During this time, the Ottawa-based company has become Canada's second-largest company by market

It's no secret that the stock market took a massive nosedive after President Donald Trump revealed his "reciprocal tariff" plans, but there are some areas of the market that took the news worse than

As of April 1, the S&P 500 is down by about 9% from its February 2025 peak, and the Nasdaq is firmly in correction territory, down by about 14%. To be sure, I have some stocks in my portfolio that

It's always good to receive dividend payments, and it's particularly nice when markets are volatile, like they are now.

United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) has paid a dividend for more than a quarter

Warren Buffett has been the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) for decades. His track record in allocating capital for the company is astonishing, with a stellar compound annual

Numerous secular trends have shaped the economy and influenced consumer behavior in the past decade. One area that continues to show promise is at the intersection of financial services and

With artificial intelligence (AI) increasing demand for electricity, nuclear energy is becoming a more viable option. In fact, all three big cloud computing companies have announced major

It's important to save for retirement, because if you don't, you might end up having to live a pretty bare-boned lifestyle. And after years of hard work, you deserve better.

But you have options

Oh, how things can change. A few months ago, the benchmark S&P 500 seemed unbreakable and was still hitting new all-time highs. But since peaking on Feb. 19, the index has pulled back, even briefly

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down BYD's (OTC: BYDD.F) latest battery tech, what it means for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and why QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) might

The U.S. equity market has been volatile over the past few weeks, with major indexes reflecting bearish market sentiment. Investors are concerned about the rising risk of stagflation (a combination

It wasn't that long ago that Nio (NYSE: NIO) seemed poised to post a breakout fourth quarter.

The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker had delivery momentum driven by a new brand, Onvo, which began

Quantum computing has captured the attention of investors. The hope is that quantum computing will far outpace the capabilities of today's supercomputers, allowing for new developments in climate

One factor that keeps some investors away from healthcare stocks is the sector's dearth of generous and reliable dividend payers. This stands to reason, as nearly every stage of drug development and

Most people don't like seeing stock prices go down. It triggers a very natural emotional response associated with pain and loss. But for long-term investors, lower share prices are a good thing

Some investors want to own businesses whose shares have the potential for meaningful capital appreciation over time. Others prefer to own companies that reliably pay sizable dividends. Both types of

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock has been on a tear as the company has grown its business, but early data for 2025 indicates investors should reduce their growth expectations. In the video below

With the stock market going through a downturn due to uncertainties about how tariffs will (or won't) affect the economy, it's opening up several investment opportunities in the artificial

Dutch Bros Inc (NYSE: BROS) has been an outlier in the food and beverage industry. At a time when many restaurants face challenges to grow, the beverage company delivered 33% revenue growth in 2024.

Uber (NYSE: UBER) hasn't been the easiest business to own. Its shares have taken investors on a winding journey full of ups and downs. Despite heightened volatility, the stock has been a huge