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October typically isn't a time investors look forward to in the markets. It has historically been associated with equities moving in the wrong direction, and sometimes experiencing full-blown market

Many growth stocks have come under pressure recently as investors worry if their valuations are too high. But buying strong growth stocks after they've dipped in value could set you up for some

Many companies have witnessed a tremendous increase in their share prices over the past couple of years thanks to the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is not surprising as

As we get into the last quarter of a stunning year full of records and rebounds, Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) stock is roughly flat year to date. But that's not likely to last. There are a lot

Each quarter, hedge funds that manage over $100 million are required to file a Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These filings break down which stocks investment firms

If you would like to build lasting wealth in the stock market, consider investing in businesses with long histories of rewarding their shareholders with rising cash payouts. Companies that grow

It's difficult to find many people complaining about the S&P 500's strong performance in 2024. Extending the 24% climb that it recorded in 2023, the index has soared about 20% year to date.

But not

There are plenty of cryptocurrencies out there -- thousands, in fact. Each one has passionate advocates who claim it will provide life-changing returns and be the next big thing. But the reality is

If you're like me, your fantasy football team is currently plagued with injuries, and you're relying on your late round sleeper picks to carry the weight. In the spirit of fall and the football

Most people spend 40 or more years in the workforce before retiring, and even then, it's not always easy to save what you need. Americans today estimate they'll need $1.46 million to retire

For quite some time, the view surrounding Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) was stuck somewhere between a generational software developer or an "AI imposter," depending on whom you ask. One of the

Are you looking for stocks that you can put in your portfolio and just buy and forget about? With the volatility in the stock market these days, it's not always easy to find safe and stable

The Federal Reserve is expected to continue cutting interest rates in a series of moves through at least 2025. In this video, Fool.com contributor Tyler Crowe explains why LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH)

When you think of Wisconsin, it's hard not to picture loads of cheese, cozy log cabins, and Green Bay Packers fans decked out in green and gold. But retiring there? Believe it or not, the Badger

The Federal Reserve seems satisfied with the progress in its battle against inflation. In fact, the central bank, after cutting short-term rates at last month's meeting by 0.5%, seems set to further

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) is often considered a bellwether of China's economy. It owns the country's largest e-commerce marketplaces and top cloud platform, as well as brick-and-mortar stores, a

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) needs little introduction. In fact, the iPhone maker is now the most valuable company in the world thanks to anticipation for its new Apple Intelligence artificial intelligence

The global cannabis market stands on the cusp of a remarkable period of growth. Industry projections suggest it could grow from $57 billion in 2023 to $444 billion by 2030. This potential 7.7-fold

There are many ways to define "the fastest-growing" stocks. You can focus on market returns, sales growth, or profits, and you can look at proven results or future expectations. Traditionalists may

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock was up 239% last year, and it's up a further 158% in 2024. In dollar terms, the company added a whopping $2.7 trillion to its market capitalization over that two-year

Long-time Fool.com contributors Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe typically discuss tried-and-true businesses that are on the lower end of the risk spectrum, but not today. In this video, Frankel talks

For better or worse, there's no shortage of Social Security changes every year. That's just the nature of the program, and it has been since it was created decades ago. October, in particular, is a

With shares returning just 72% over the past 10 years (including reinvested dividends), General Motors (NYSE: GM) has dramatically underperformed the S&P 500, which returned almost 250% over the

The art of exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing often revolves around simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Many investors find success with a straightforward two-fund portfolio, combining broad market

As companies found new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), their valuations soared in recent years. There are seven companies right now with valuations of around $1 trillion or higher.