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2024 wasn't a great year for Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA). It ended the year with Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) selling a large chunk of his recently initiated position in the stock

If you're looking for a simple way to generate wealth in the stock market with little effort, you can't go wrong with an exchange-traded fund (ETF).

ETFs trade like stocks, meaning you can buy

DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) stock peaked more than three years ago. After the stock price made a sharp reversal beginning in late 2021, its potential for investor returns seemed to have vanished, as

The case for buying stock in gas pipeline company Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) in the near to medium term is powerful, not least because of its 4% dividend yield and sustainable cash flows. Still

The significant interest in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks has shined a bright spotlight on Nvidia, the leading AI chip company.

Nvidia has been an incredible stock for investors, but AI

Investors often turn to Warren Buffett for advice for one good reason: He's proven his ability to navigate any investing waters -- from moments of euphoria to the doldrums -- and win over time

In the past five years, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has generated a total return of 92% (as of Jan. 14). That's a fantastic gain that's above the historical average.

A strong market backdrop has

If you're on a quest to build lasting wealth in the stock market, the secret is simple: Invest in high-quality companies and hold onto them for the long term. One of the most effective strategies is

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), the producer of the world's most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) chips, has been at the forefront of the AI revolution. Customers have piled into these top graphics

Arguably the greatest aspect of putting your money to work on Wall Street is that there are countless ways to grow your wealth. With thousands of publicly traded stocks and exchange-traded funds

Retail is emerging from its inflation slump, and most of the country's large retailers demonstrated important progress last year. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), the two

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has been on an absolute tear lately. The cryptocurrency's token price has rocketed 54% higher in 2025's trading and is up more than 520% during the past year. On the heels of its

The big draw with regard to Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) today is its lofty 8% dividend yield. But this is a signal of a high level of risk in what amounts to a turnaround story, as the real

For most retirees, Social Security is more than just a monthly check. Even though the average Social Security check in 2025 is a modest $1,976 per month for retired workers, it represents a

The start of a new year is a great time to hold yourself accountable for meeting financial goals. And one of your goals may be to increase your retirement savings rate.

If you have a 401(k) plan

Shareholders of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) just had a fantastic year. The stock gained 340% in 2024, making it the best-performing component of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). That may seem

Crypto investors could be forgiven for thinking this week took place in 2024. That was a year full of rallies for all manner of coins and tokens, after all.

Over the past five trading days, a

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock saw significant gains Friday thanks to multiple catalysts. The company's share price closed out the daily session up 3.1% and had been up as much as 6.3% earlier in

Explore the exciting world of MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and

One very vocal critic of the management and business conduct of Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) is apparently shutting down, in a rather unexpected and surprising move. This helped keep the stock's rally alive

Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) and Cava (NYSE: CAVA) are among the hottest consumer stocks. Both companies are rising stars with room to expand across the United States. Dutch Bros is disrupting a

Advanced Micro Devices stock had a terrible run on the market in 2024, losing almost 21% of its value, while the broader PHLX Semiconductor Sector index clocked healthy gains of 24% during this

Choosing just one artificial intelligence (AI) stock to own isn't an easy thing to do. There are multiple ways to invest in this trend, and many of them have their merits. Furthermore, investing in

2025 is set to bring some big changes to Social Security. Some of these are positive, such as the 2.8 million Americans who will receive larger benefits thanks to the passage of the Social Security

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down the latest big announcement from Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and how investors may do better by investing in proven