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Shares of chipmaker Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) rallied 19.2% in December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Marvell had a very busy month, reporting its fiscal

The S&P 500 just finished another blowout year, highlighting how much sense it makes for investors to park some money in index-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The S&P 500 is often used as a

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) stock has been on an incredibly hot streak lately. Thanks to a combination of bullish coverage from analysts, news about its commercial flight plans, and eye-catching

Thanks to its soaring stock last year, quantum computing specialist IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is a company that has people talking. Up more than 225% in 2024, the shares have clearly attracted a ton of

Aiming for a portfolio balance of at least $1 million by the time you retire is a great goal. Whether you want to slowly withdraw the money over the years or perhaps reinvest it into dividend stocks

Warren Buffett is probably the most famous investor alive today, drawing followers who want to replicate his success. But, oddly enough, his investing portfolio is replete with what the market would

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) cryptocurrency has been on a huge winning streak lately. As of this writing, the token's price has surged 268% over the last year. Even amid the backdrop of a strong bull run for

With shares of the popular dividend exchange-traded fund (ETF) Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD), investors are wondering whether it is time to dump the ETF or double up. In today's

Over the last couple of years, technology stocks have captivated the investment world thanks in large part to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI).

Within the AI realm, semiconductor stocks

The stock market can sometimes feel like a popularity contest. Investors have flocked to Nvidia because it's the dominant supplier of the data center chips powering artificial intelligence (AI)

In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent updates affecting the company. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) hasn't quite delivered on the power and speed its company name might suggest. Shares of the semiconductor and silicon carbide technologies innovator fell by a dramatic 85% in

Training and running advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models requires powerful accelerators, and those accelerators, in turn, require ultra-fast memory chips capable of moving data quickly

Now that we've shut the door on 2024, it's useful to look back at some of the best -- and, on the flip side, some of the worst -- performers of the year on the stock market. Many outliers were in

The quantum computing landscape is rapidly evolving as major tech giants pour resources into this transformative technology. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has emerged as a standout player in this

Quantum computing has received some recent investing interest over the past month thanks to Google's breakthrough in its Willow quantum computing chip. This chip beat a benchmark test that would

Social Security benefits generally increase every year, and that's thanks to the program's annual cost of living adjustment (COLA). The COLA is meant to help retiree benefits keep pace with

The end of (one) year and start of another can be an exciting time. For kids, it means Christmas, with presents under the tree. For adults, New Year's Eve parties and bottles of champagne.

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Artificial intelligence has been a hot market throughout 2024. AI fueled the surge in share price for companies such as Nvidia, which saw its stock rise nearly 180% over the past year through Dec

No one knows for sure what the new year will hold for the market. However, some stocks' chances for success look particularly good.

We asked three Motley Fool contributors to pick healthcare stocks

If you've started your retirement planning, good for you! It's smart to do, even if retirement is a few decades away because part of the process is figuring out how much income you'll likely need in

The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ: MAGS) rose around 65% in 2024, nearly three times the gain of the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). As the exchange-traded fund's name suggests, it owns

The stock market has a long history of delivering wealth-building returns for investors, but the future is inherently uncertain, which is why you never want to put all your eggs in one basket. As

Several quantum computing stocks soared sky-high last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Here are three of the industry's most notable gains in December 2024:

Quantum

As the new year begins, you're probably thinking about financial goals you want to tackle in 2025. While you're at it, why not think long-term and add retirement planning to the mix? If you can