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The S&P 500 has been making a run at a new bull market this year, and after pausing for a breather, the rising trajectory continues. The index -- which tracks the performance of 500 of the largest

Look up the word "revolutionary." Regardless of which dictionary you consult, you're probably going to find a definition along the lines of "causing a major change."

As is the case with other bold

As market dynamics evolve, the possibility of a new bull market looms on the horizon, presenting a unique set of opportunities for the discerning investor. The inflation-based downturn of the past

You might have missed it, but we've just witnessed the end of an era for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) -- and in the very best way.

But first, some perspective: Shares of the online banking and

Almost like clockwork, Halloween ended, stores started setting up for the all-important holiday shopping season, and the stock market started what could potentially end up as one heck of an early

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has consistently proven itself the best solar panel maker and a winning investment over the long term. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe

When you find a great company with great management executing extremely well, it makes sense to keep buying shares of its stock over time.

Over the last five years, I've purchased the shares of one

Over the past few years, Ark Investment Management's claim to fame has been making big bets on disruptive and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous

Over long periods, Wall Street is an undisputed wealth creator. On an annualized basis, stocks have outpaced the returns for oil, gold, housing, and even Treasury bonds. But broader market returns

Rising interest rates (and a plummeting stock price) have put NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) subsidiary NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) in a pickle. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason

How bad has it been for renewable investors this year? Very. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEMKT: TAN), which tracks the MAC Global Solar Energy Index, has lost almost half its value from its 2023 peak

Social Security's funding needs to come from somewhere. And the program's primary revenue source is the money it collects in the form of payroll taxes.

If you've ever seen Social Security taxes

A bull market isn't here yet, but it may be on the way. History shows us difficult markets always lead to better market times. And bull markets definitely are worth waiting for. The average bull

As of December 2022, the average Social Security benefit for the -- at the time -- more than 48 million retired workers was $1,825.14 per month, or about $21,902 on an annual run-rate basis. Though

For the past few months, Wall Street has been divided on whether the year 2023 will end with a bull rally or a potential recession. However, popular opinion has slightly tipped in favor of the

Stock splits may not have a significant impact on a company's valuation, but they can help shares become more affordable for retail investors. Furthermore, a stock split can symbolize a company's

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey and analyst Jim Gillies discuss:

Plus, Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp celebrate Halloween and discuss

I almost forgot I even owned shares of Pinterest (NYSE: PINS). The visual search and social media platform hired CEO Bill Ready over the summer of 2022, and rumors emerged late in the year that the

Clorox (NYSE: CLX) isn't the flashiest company on paper. And it hasn't been a good stock to own, either, down 16.9% over the last five years. And even if you factor in dividends, the investment

It is no secret that rising interest rates have weighed on the REIT sector. However, the rate hike cycle is nearing the end of the road. It's important to know that the market moves before the

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) stock is making a run for new highs right now, but there's a good chance it could set further records heading into 2024. The online marketplace platform provider has been

Shares of Realty Income (NYSE: O) have been under pressure since the Federal Reserve began its rapid interest-rate-hiking streak in early 2022. With the stock now down around 30% from the cyclical

Shares of Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) jumped 4% this week. It wasn't one of the biggest gainers in a busy week during the peak of earnings season, but the performance roughly tripled the S&P 500's 1.3%

When Alan Jope took over as CEO of Unilever (NYSE: UL), the company was on the cusp of big changes. Jope did an admirable job, and also had to contend with the coronavirus pandemic along the way

Large swaths of the stock market continue to get clobbered by a myriad of issues related to inflation, higher interest rates, and the general aftermath from pandemic-disrupted supply chains in the