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In its most recent quarter, Dutch Bros' (NYSE: BROS) saw revenue jump 33% year over year -- an impressive result. Add this to the fact that the company plans to open at least 150 new stores in 2023,

When investors think of athletic apparel brand names, Nike is often the first that comes to mind. And rightfully so. After all, it's the single biggest name in the business, having dominated the

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has captured the spotlight with its $15 special dividend, which will be paid to shareholders as of record at the close of business on Dec. 28. At first glance, a $15

There aren't a lot of absolutes when it comes to timing your Social Security application. Some people prefer to apply at 62 and claim as many checks as possible. Others defer their applications

It's hard to argue with Warren Buffett's track record. A sign that his investing prowess has not diminished can be found by looking at Berkshire Hathaway's most recent big win. And that's none other

It may describe itself simply as a technology company, but the primary moneymaker for Snap (NYSE: SNAP) is its popular Snapchat app. And with 750 million people using Snapchat every month around the

Stock market investors can either go the passive route, by buying an index fund, or the active route, by picking individual stocks. The latter choice has the goal of beating the market over the long

The semiconductor industry is only just beginning to come out of a widespread slump -- primarily from an overhang of PC and smartphone chip supplies following a consumer spending boom early in the

A big part of the allure of investing in small and mid-cap stocks is their potential to be worth much more in the future. After all, it's a lot more probable that a company that's only worth a few

Investors hoping for outsize gains over the next year may look toward Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Nvidia dominates the semiconductor market when it comes to chips designed for artificial intelligence

After tumbling 65% in 2022, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been a monumental winner this year. The world's leading digital asset has skyrocketed about 160% in 2023, a gain that beats the stock market's

The second half of 2023 was the end of the solar energy party. After several years of solid growth, boosted by the initial effects of legislation -- like the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) --

It has been just over two years since Bluebird Bio (NASDAQ: BLUE) split into two separate companies. One focused on gene therapies and retained the Bluebird name; another focused on oncology, and

If you're looking for a dividend stock you can count on, Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is one worth considering. For over 25 years, the company has raised its distribution annually to

While NextEra Energy Partners' (NYSE: NEP) stock has crashed in 2023, its peer company Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC) (NYSE: BEPC) has held its own. In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason

Americans tend to be highly competitive. We compare the records of our favorite sports teams. We see how our grandkids' grades stack up against our friends' grandkids.

This competitiveness doesn't

The last few years have been a miserable time to own AT&T (NYSE: T) stock. Thanks largely to its dividend income, AT&T investors earned a total return of just 13% over the last five years, a span

To someone looking to invest in stocks for the first time, it can all seem so complex and intimidating. Trying to figure out how to analyze financial statements, or keeping up with the latest news,

Investors generally agree that 2022 will go down in history as a challenging one for the markets, but it appears the worst has passed. After falling more than 35% in 2022 -- the worst decline in

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) is an online marketplace that connects small-scale manufacturers with people and companies needing custom-made items.

This business is relatively obscure and small right now

It's been a rough few years for chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). The post-pandemic PC market has been a disaster, and the company has lost market share to rival Advanced Micro Devices in PC and

Warren Buffett has achieved financial success on a colossal scale, both personally and professionally. His net worth currently exceeds $120 billion, making Buffett the sixth-richest person on the

According to the official definition of the "Santa Claus rally," the time of year when it occurs hasn't even happened yet. The Santa Claus rally refers to gains in the market that frequently occur

2023 has been an ugly year for Enphase (NASDAQ: ENPH), which just announced big cost cuts and a 25% reduction in manufacturing capacity. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler

You may be busy tackling year end goals in the coming days. But before the ball drops on Dec. 31, you should revisit your retirement goals and make sure you're on track. If the numbers aren't