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After surging its way into a bull market over the past year, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has stumbled in recent weeks. The index is currently down by around 4% from its peak in late March, and

Some investors might remember Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INO); others might not. The small-cap biotech was once racing to develop an effective coronavirus vaccine. Its bet to become a leader in

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) investors have a few ways they can get bubbly returns from owning the beverage giant's stock. There's regular price appreciation, of course, which has been lacking lately as

More than 1 in 5 employees are leaving at least some of their 401(k) match on the table, according to Fidelity. That's thousands of dollars lining employers' pocketbooks that could be going to

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) investors have had a tough go the past five years, with the stock down more than 40% over that stretch (including a roughly 80% pullback from its highs). However, there are

Shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) were slightly down following better-than-expected earnings results for the first quarter. The sports betting company's revenue and adjusted operating profit beat

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is one of the few big-box retailers that survived the rise of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and other e-commerce platforms over the past two decades. Instead of closing its stores to cut

An analyst at Mizuho recently welcomed Devon Energy's (NYSE: DVN) first-quarter earnings report by raising the stock's price target from $53 to $57 and maintaining a "buy" rating. Here's why the

A fallen angel stock is a share of a company that is generally considered well run but that, for some reason, has experienced a material stock price decline. That's the fishing pond I like to be in

Many savvy technology investors and entrepreneurs agree: The AI revolution is the real deal, and will likely transform our lives in the years to come. But unlike other disruptive revolutions, this

Cryptocurrency meme coins like Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) do not have a reputation for being the type of investment that serious institutional investors at banks and hedge funds would be interested

Altria Group (NYSE: MO) is an incredible stock. Since 1990, shares have delivered a total return of 124,000%. The S&P 500, for comparison, delivered a total return of just 2,900% over that time

Last year's outsized share price performance among the "Magnificent Seven stocks" captured headlines. So it's no surprise hedge funds run by billionaires invest in many of these companies.

But the

When it comes to investing in stocks, there are typically no right or wrong investments aside from those that lose money. Deciding what stocks work for you should depend on your risk tolerance

Social Security is an integral source of income for millions of retirees. More than 40% of baby boomers expect their benefits to be their primary income source in retirement, according to a 2023

Don't believe the adage to "sell in May and go away." Buying stocks can still be a smart move, especially if you're a long-term investor.

Three Motley Fool contributors have identified stocks they

You make a smart investment in an outstanding business, and it rewards you with bountiful cash returns year after year. Sounds good, doesn't it?

Passive income is the dream of many investors, but it

When looking at hedge funds run by billionaires, it's clear there are a few tech stocks that are favorites across the board. After The Motley Fool analyzed 16 hedge funds run by billionaires, it

Don't blink; it's May already.

2024 is quickly approaching the halfway point, and Wall Street has been up and down, especially in recent weeks. It could be a good time to regroup and consider the

For investors looking for clues as to the future price trajectory of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), it's worth keeping an eye on Cathie Wood of Ark Invest. While she's well-known for her $1 million price

Cathie Wood is one of the most famous investors working today.

Her Ark Invest funds have attracted a lot of attention for their bold and sometimes prescient calls, futuristic positioning, and

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) has done a magnificent job over the years delivering a growing dividend to its investors. The leading renewable energy producer has increased its payout

Saving for retirement can be a difficult thing at many stages of life. In your 20s, you may have a hard time finding the money for your long-term savings when you're deep in the throes of repaying

With inflation proving to be harder to control than many experts predicted, and consumers starting to clearly pump the brakes on spending, there is a real possibility of a U.S. recession in the near

Many retirees eagerly await the middle of October. That's when the Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025.

More money in your pocket is a