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On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) launched its 12th rocket of the year, using a two-stage Electron launch vehicle to put a mysterious payload for a secret (commercial) customer into

When looking for a stock with millionaire-maker potential, I typically gravitate toward companies with small valuations, rapid growth, and a pathway to profitability. With shares down by a whopping

It's been more than four months since Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) shares have traded in the triple digits. The media giant's stock last topped $100 in late June, but it's closing in on the round

Finding a cheap technology stock worth buying right now isn't an easy task. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has gained 35% over the past 12 months, as of this writing (Nov. 7), and much of that growth

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock is outperforming the indexes in 2024, driven by efficiency improvements companywide.

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In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall explains why he thinks SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is primed to beat the market over the next five years.

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MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) is sometimes called the Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) of Latin America, and it is generating growth rates that exceed its U.S. doppelganger's.

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Tax-advantaged retirement accounts are wonderful financial vehicles that can help you build wealth and plan for retirement. IRAs and 401Ks allow you to invest with pre-tax dollars, allowing the

The "Magnificent Seven" group of stocks is a phrase coined by CNBC's Jim Cramer to describe the group of stocks that has led the market in recent years. It is made up of:

If you invested in this

A simple S&P 500 index fund can be all you need to build up a hefty war chest for retirement.

There are many S&P 500 index funds out there, too, such as:

Each of these should serve you very well

Dividend stocks can be a lucrative source of passive income. Several high-quality companies pay high-yielding dividends. That enables investors to generate more income for every dollar they invest.

As they near and enter retirement, many investors shift toward a dividend-focused investment strategy. That's a solid plan, but there's a risk that trying to generate the largest passive income

One of the most popular ways to invest in stocks is to buy a broad-based index fund like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). It's a great way to make sure you invest across a wide number of

Few have mastered the art of consistency better than Stanley Druckenmiller. The George Soros protege never had a losing year while running Duquesne Capital Management for three decades and generated

The stock market has surged to new highs this year. A combination of falling interest rates, optimism about the economy, and clarity following the election have put a charge in most stocks.

Many sto

If you're getting close to retirement, you should be keeping up with Social Security developments. And even if you're decades from retiring, it's smart to start thinking of how to prepare for

Though there's no shortage of information on Wall Street, perhaps no data release has more bearing than the quarterly filing of Form 13Fs.

A 13F is a required filing with the Securities and Exchange

This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer.

I'm usually not a lazy person when it comes to

No money manager is more revered on Wall Street than Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. In his nearly 60-year tenure as CEO of Berkshire, the aptly named "Oracle of

What do Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman have in common?

The easy answer is that they've all led technologically innovative companies. Bezos, of course, founded Amazon. Gates co-founded

The technology sector is having a fantastic year, with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) up by 30% so far. Many of the largest stocks in the tech sector are doing even better, like Nvidia

The Nasdaq-100 tracks the performance of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Component weighting is adjusted quarterly in March, June, and September, and the

The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is one of the most important features of the government program. Without those annual raises, seniors would quickly find the purchasing

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) are two of the largest retailers on the planet. Since their respective initial public offerings in the 1980s, they have done a great job

The stock market as a whole has scored several wins so far this year. The S&P 500 roared into 2024, confirming its presence in a bull market as of January. Then the index went on to reach multiple