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Don't focus on the past, look to the future. That's something to remember when you hear about big-name companies that conducted stock splits in 2022 and aren't likely to have another one anytime

Artificial intelligence (AI) is for real. The amazing progress in AI -- and the skyrocketing share prices of AI leaders -- has proven it over the last several months.

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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates 3M's (NYSE: MMM) financials to determine if the dividend payment is at risk of being paused or decreased.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon

The stock market is bouncing back from the fierce price cuts in 2022's inflation-tainted crash. But the rising tide isn't lifting every boat equally. Some incredible companies with stellar long-term

Today, I share the two best stocks to buy in July 2023, which I believe have significant upside for long-term investors. These stocks are attractive at today's prices and lower, and one is an

Once you turn 62, you can file for Social Security at any point in time. But you won't be entitled to your full monthly benefit based on your personal wage history until you reach full retirement

With the Nasdaq Composite up 34% this year, investors are starting to look ahead to an improving economic outlook. Other signs of improvement include fading inflation and better growth prospects for

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian looks at critical financial metrics from Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), and Domino's (NYSE: DPZ) to determine which makes a better stock for

Despite the Biden administration's efforts to forgive student loan balances for federal borrowers, the Supreme Court has decided that that plan won't fly. As a result, millions of borrowers must now

Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock price dropped 8% on July 20 after the streaming video leader posted its second-quarter results. Its revenue rose 2.7% year over year to $8.19 billion but missed

Stocks have been on a roll lately, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) having put together a streak of 10 straight days of advances. Stock index futures were mixed in premarket

Electric vehicles (EV) are an increasingly important part of the auto sector. Given the push toward more stringent fuel standards and government incentives for purchasing EVs, it seems like that

Consumer goods companies  Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) have been successful over decades. As a testament to their consistency, strong free cash flow generation, and

Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) shares have missed out on the rally so far this year. The stock has dropped more than 20%. The e-commerce company's earnings have suffered as economic headwinds weigh on the

A bull market isn't here yet, but we may be getting close. The S&P 500 has gained more than 20% from its bear market low, and that's one criterion needed to call a bull market. The other? The index

Did you know that the average annual medical bill in America is nearly $13,000 per person? If you're looking for companies with reliably growing cash flows, healthcare is definitely the right

Many people have no choice but to take out student loans to finance a degree. So if you're an undergrad who's racking up debt by the day just to get your diploma, you're in good company.

But that

Filing for Social Security benefits is easy. Determining when to file? That can be a different story altogether.

For many people, holding off until they at least reach their full retirement age

Shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) were rallying on Friday, up more than 3.3% on a day when the Nasdaq Composite actually finished slightly in the red.  

Qualcomm has been attempting to diversify its

Wall Street likes marketplace platform stocks for many reasons. Unlike vertically integrated e-commerce giants like Walmart, which have to maintain large distribution networks, inventory, and

Investors trying to maximize the income their portfolios generate often get lured in by the prospect of giant yields. That makes sense, since a higher yield will mean higher income -- at least in

General Motors (NYSE: GM) is spending billions of dollars to build out electric vehicle capacity and has hopes for a profitable EV business soon. But those plans aren't reality yet, and Travis Hoium

You'd struggle to find many stocks that have produced a higher return over the past five years than Celsius Holdings' (NASDAQ: CELH) 3,000% gain. The Nasdaq Composite, by comparison, has climbed

You don't get to be as revered an investor as Warren Buffett by accident. Developing his cultlike following has taken decades of timeless advice and the results to match it. Through his company

Shares of Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) are as sizzling as its spicy lamb meatballs. The company debuted on the stock market with an initial public offering (IPO) in June, and it's already up more than