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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

The economy is giving off mixed signals. Earlier this month, the CEO of Target said consumers were "buying less stuff," but despite that sentiment, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said consumer

Investors looking for outsize returns often gravitate to stocks with wide "moats." Most people think of moats as deep ditches filled with water used to protect castles centuries ago.

However

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is one of the most exciting investment propositions in the market today. As one of two major global airplane manufacturers, the company's business moat is significant, and it has a

Investing in healthcare stocks has its perks. Since medical services are always in high demand, investors can rest assured that the industry won't stop being relevant anytime soon.

Still, things

Amazon is one of the most closely followed stocks on the market, and for good reason. It has been one of the best stocks to own ever -- if you bought early enough and held on through the ups and

Social Security is a major source of retirement income for millions of Americans, so retirees must understand what factors could affect their benefits. For instance, contrary to popular

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey and analyst Jason Moser discuss:

Motley Fool host Mary Long and analyst Tim Beyers take a look at restaurant tech company Toast.

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Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) has been laser-focused on artificial intelligence (AI) since the company's founding. As a result, its AI tools are ahead of many others in its industry, which is why Palantir

One of the most crowded industries today is fintech. The rise of neobanks, peer-to-peer payment applications, and buy now, pay later services is challenging traditional financial services.

At one

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has surged 40% higher across 2023's trading. The tech giant also has a market capitalization of roughly $2.84 trillion, and ranks as the world's largest company.

There's

After a disappointing 2022, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is having a remarkable bounce-back year, as its price has skyrocketed 115% in 2023 (as of Nov. 10). Nonetheless, this leading cryptocurrency remains

Shares of TV maker Vizio (NYSE: VZIO) jumped as much as 28% in trading on Friday after the company reported third-quarter 2023 financial results. Shares closed the day up 26%.

Revenue was down from

Microchip Technology's (NASDAQ: MCHP) 2024 fiscal year (the 12-month period that will end in March 2024) is suddenly turning ugly, but the stock is holding up pretty well considering. Share prices

Merck (NYSE: MRK) and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) are both eyeing the same pie, and they're both serious about getting a big slice. But it isn't a hot market for drugs to treat a single disease

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) investors have had a rough go of it in recent years. The company enjoyed a boom during the pandemic, which brought with it increased online shopping and accelerated

Sometimes, being a successful investor is a matter of finesse. Other times, it's simply about plugging into raw, unbridled bullishness.

Believe it or not, a handful of tickers are persistently

The federal funds rate has hovered near 0% most of the time since the Great Recession, making the cost of borrowing money almost free for many businesses. Entire business models were built around

If you've invested long enough, you've seen at least one of your stocks move its price dramatically over the course of a single day. It can be shocking when it happens, but it actually happens quite

Warren Buffett is one of the most accomplished investors in American history. His value-oriented philosophy helped Berkshire Hathaway build a $318 billion equity securities (stock) portfolio, nearly

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Dylan Lewis discuss:

Motley Fool host Deidre Woollard caught up with Jean-Manuel Izaret to talk about his book Game Changer and the

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Dylan Lewis and analysts Ron Gross and Matt Argersinger discuss:

Economist Marc Robinson breaks down the negotiations between the United Auto Workers and automakers

Motley Fool host Dylan Lewis caught up with Ron Shaich, the former CEO of Panera and Au Bon Pain, the current chairman of Cava, and author of the book Know What Matters: Lessons from a Lifetime of

Social Security is a critical source of income for millions of retirees, and the age you begin taking benefits will have a huge effect on the amount you receive each month.

Many experts advise