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Social Security will probably play an important role in funding your retirement, so you'll want to know the details about this benefit program before you leave the workforce.

In particular, there

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is making headlines this week after its earnings release on Aug. 1. The company reported year-over-year revenue growth of 8% in its fourth quarter of 2023, earning $57

The energy sector has been down for much of this year. Oil and gas prices have been lower, which has impacted the sector's earnings and cash flow, weighing on valuations.

However, oil prices have

On July 27, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) demanded payment processors and banks issuing its debit cards to stop all cannabis-related transactions. Now, U.S.-based marijuana companies like Curaleaf (OTC:

Artificial intelligence investing is intriguing because there are many ways to capitalize on this technological shift. Whether it's software or hardware, there are a lot of products in the AI value

Some of the biggest recent hits in the world of streaming TV have been on Warner Bros. Discovery's (NASDAQ: WBD) platforms. The White Lotus, Succession, House of the Dragon, and The Last of Us are

Food makers like General Mills (NYSE: GIS) are always shifting their portfolios to keep aligned with current consumer trends. So it isn't shocking to see the company buying and selling businesses

Despite Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) posting better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share this week, shares of the e-commerce software-as-a-service platform took a hit

Investing in the stock market is one great way to build long-term wealth. One essential component of investing is diversifying your portfolio across stocks with different risk profiles. Investments

The past 18 months have been extraordinarily difficult for companies in the mortgage market. As the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to defeat inflation, mortgage bankers saw origination volume

Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) shares plunged on Thursday following the release of its second-quarter numbers and third-quarter outlook. While Q2's top and bottom lines both came in better than analysts

Tech stocks are rising fast in 2023, with the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index up 46% since Jan. 1. High-growth markets such as artificial intelligence (AI) have made Wall Street bullish, with now

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) faces a number of challenges in 2023, and investors should be cautious about overpaying for an automaker that's still years from making a profit. In this video, Travis Hoium

This video focuses on Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and recent updates to its HBM solutions. Check out the short video to learn what semiconductor investors Jose Najarro and Billy Duberstein had to

Despite what was anticipated to be a tough second-quarter 2023, Onsemi (NASDAQ: ON) sailed through all expectations in its last quarter. Revenue increased less than 1%, so it appeared to be a

Online furniture and home-goods retailer Wayfair (NYSE: W) was slammed by a post-pandemic slowdown in demand. Revenue sank nearly 11% in 2022, along with a steeper decline in active customers. The

Millions of Americans owe money in student loan form. And you may be inclined to believe that the overwhelming majority are those in their 20s and 30s who graduated college not so long ago.

But

In today's video, I discuss Block (NYSE: SQ) and take a closer look at its recently reported earnings. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining stocks have easily outperformed Bitcoin this year, and it's not even close. Through the first six months of 2023, the nine biggest publicly traded Bitcoin miners were up

Although the S&P 500 is up 17.5% in 2023 (as of Aug. 2), not all companies have participated in the broader market's huge rally this year. For example, Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares are down 8%, while

Reaching millionaire status isn't easy, but it is achievable -- especially with the right strategy. Investing in the stock market is one of the most effective ways to build wealth, and with enough

Every month, I allocate the cash in my brokerage account to a handful of stocks, and August is no exception. I'm adding to three of my existing positions where I see excellent value right now, and

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews AMD's (NASDAQ: AMD) earnings results to answer whether the stock is an excellent choice for AI stock investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon

Warren Buffett is anything but a speculative short-term trader. In fact, he seems to prefer slow and steady movers, looking to cash in on a company's consistent resiliency rather than a lucky

Second-quarter results have sent shares of Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) lower, but there's not a lot investors should be surprised about. In this video, Travis Hoium goes over the results and shows