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Nobody ever got filthy rich without taking some risk. Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and the long-term opportunity could be worth trillions of dollars. Today, many investors are flocking to

Inflation data has been a mixed bag lately, but the longer-term trend is clearly downward. In this video, Matt Frankel, CFP®, discusses the latest inflation data and expectations investors need to

With the new year getting underway, your 2024 Social Security checks will look a little different. They should be higher as a result of the Cost of Living Adjustment seniors received this year.

One of the most underrated trends of the last few decades is the rise of energy and sports drinks. People looking for that daily energy boost -- especially younger people -- are turning to

Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and AT&T (NYSE: T) are two of the largest telecom companies in the United States. Lumen, formerly known as CenturyLink, is one of the country's largest wireline

Social Security retirement benefits may not be on your radar if you're still working. After all, you won't be claiming them until you're a senior. But you may be surprised to find there are actually

Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR) went from being one of short-seller Jim Chanos' largest short positions to one of the top performers in the real estate sector. In this video, I argue why I think it

Many companies claim to be artificial intelligence (AI) companies, however, they may only have a single product that integrates the technology. 

And while some of these companies are decent

Many people aim to start investing at the beginning of the new year. Getting started is key, whether it's $10 a month or $1,000. However, with so many investment options available, getting lost in a

It's not a given that your employer will give you access to a 401(k) plan. And even if you have a 401(k), it's not a given that your employer will offer some type of matching incentive.

However

Building a $1 million retirement nest egg is still the default goal for many investors. Recent data suggests many of those nest creators still have plenty of building to do. According to research

After an incredible 2023 performance, Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) shares have taken a step back. At its peak, Palantir was up over 230% for 2023, but the stock now is 22% down from those levels.

Because

Combining hardware and subscriptions is a tough business, and Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) has felt that pain over the past three years. But this is a company that could be cash flow positive in a few

Unlike other indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial index (DJINDICES:^DJI) is an invite-only club. It includes 30 of the largest U.S. companies, but there are a few kickers that make for an odd index.

Stock investing doesn't need to be overly complicated. By buying and holding a low-cost fund that tracks the S&P 500, and subsequently reinvesting the dividends, investors would have grown their

Warren Buffett is known for his long-term investing style. Today, Legendary investor  -- nicknamed the Oracle of Omaha -- holds dozens of stocks via his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway.

I've

Semiconductor designer Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has made many millionaires in recent years. Its stock has more than tripled in the last year alone. Among stocks with a market cap of at least $50

It's important to do what you can to save well for retirement. Without a decent-size nest egg, you might be forced to largely get by on Social Security once you stop working. And given that those

America's billionaire fund managers are living proof that the stock market is an incredible wealth generator over the long term. Many of them continue to invest today, and their hedge funds, family

Investors avoided both Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) stocks this past year as Wall Street turned its attention back toward high-growth tech businesses. That shift represents

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst David Meier and host Deidre Woollard discuss:

What is the "snap test"? Motley Fool analyst Alicia Alfiere and host Ricky Mulvey explore this snappy way of

The rivalry between Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has persisted for decades. For most of that history, Intel was the world's largest semiconductor company, dominating

One of the biggest misconceptions about investing is that you need a ton of money. That's not true at all. You can start with a fraction of a share and add to it when you can. Even $500 is more than

You've no doubt heard a lot about the "Magnificent Seven" stocks. Each stock in this group -- Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla -- delivered gains of 48% or more

It's hard for me to pick my top favorite in many categories. Whether talking about actors, athletes, songs, singers, movies, or TV shows, I find it difficult to single one out as the best.

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