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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shareholders aren't having a magnificent 2024. The tech giant's stock is in negative territory, while most of its peers have rallied in the first quarter. Fellow "Magnificent

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares AT&T (NYSE: T) to Verizon (NYSE: VZ) to determine which is a better dividend stock for passive income investors.

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Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) represent different ways to invest in the booming semiconductor market. Marvell produces data processing units (DPUs), which bundle

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) has had much better days. In mid-February, the stock traded at $236 per share; now, it's hovering around $155. That's a drastic decline from its year-to-date high, and

Excitement surrounding breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to major gains in the stock market over the last year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite surged 43% in 2023, and is up 8%

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has become one of the most valuable healthcare stocks in the world, largely due to a couple of exceptional drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy. While the former is a diabetes drug and

An up-and-coming name in the red-hot artificial intelligence (AI) arena is Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR). For much of its history, Palantir worked closely with the U.S. government and its

To contribute funds to a retirement plan, you generally have to give something up. That something could be a nicer car, a higher-end vacation, or more outings with friends.

Either way, the money

If you're investing in stocks for decades, you'll find that you endure both bull and bear markets throughout the course of your investing journey. However, if you're focusing on buying businesses

Those who hopped on the Dollar General (NYSE: DG) train after its tough bear run in 2023 have been handsomely rewarded.

The stock is up 49% over the last six months. Fourth quarter results caused a

Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) is one of the biggest names in the cannabis industry. For years, the company has been at the forefront of the legalization movement in Canada. And it also is looking to

Many investors are understandably reluctant to invest in retail, as the surge in e-commerce and economic uncertainty have hurt several high-profile retailers. But there are some excellent choices in

Few investors need an introduction to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). The consumer tech juggernaut is one of the most widely recognized brands on Earth, selling products and services that consumers love. It

Only a handful of money managers are good enough at picking stocks that they attract billions from institutional and individual investors. You might be an outsider with limited funds to invest, but

Bloomberg Intelligence estimates that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software sales will increase from $5 billion in 2023 to $318 billion by 2032, compounding at roughly 59% annually. Put

Bringing new technologies to market is never a smooth process. There was an entire stock market collapse in the early 2000s when the internet bubble burst, which proved that even the most

Don't call Recursion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RXRX) a biotech company. Its management prefers the term "TechBio." While many have been skeptical about TechBio in the past, the reception is changing

Though it appears like investor enthusiasm has never been higher, there are still buying opportunities to be found in the stock market. Even innovative and disruptive businesses are ripe for picking

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares have wallowed in the doldrums over the past few years as those of rival Nvidia have soared in the triple digits. Why such a difference in performance? While Nvidia

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest topic in tech over the past year and a half. It has seemingly become unavoidable as the technology has been thrust into the mainstream, largely

When it comes to investing, your starting price really matters. You could be looking at the best-run company in the world, but if the stock is extremely overvalued at the time, your returns will

A new bull market has lifted the spirits of many investors over the last few months. And despite ongoing economic challenges around the globe, quality businesses are still reporting meaningful

Although Wall Street offers few guarantees, short-term volatility is one of them. Since the curtain opened on 2020, Wall Street's three major stock indexes have traded off bear and bull markets in

The cryptocurrency market rebounded sharply over the past year amid signs of economic resilience. Inflation has cooled, recession fears have diminished, and the Federal Reserve anticipates a few

Once you reach the age of 62, you're allowed to sign up for Social Security at any point in time. However, you should know that you're not entitled to your full monthly benefit -- the one that's