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Is Colgate-Palmolive's Dividend Safe?
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) is seen as a very safe dividend stock, but the results over the last decade tell a different story. In this video, Travis Hoium covers why this may be a company in
Which Super-Regional Bank Performed the Best in the Fed's Stress Test?
All 23 banks required to participate easily passed the Federal Reserve's annual stress testing exercise, where the Federal Reserve puts the largest and most complex banks with a U.S. presence
Is BlackBerry Stock a Buy Now?
BlackBerry's (NYSE: BB) stock jumped 7% on June 29 after the enterprise software company posted its latest earnings report. For the first quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on May 31, its revenue
3 Pros and 3 Cons of Income-Driven Repayment for Student Loans
If you have federal student loans, you have several different repayment options. You can stick with the standard payoff plan, which would have you debt-free in a decade with fixed monthly payments
EVs Get Supercharged
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Dylan Lewis discuss:
NOTE: In the discussion, we accidentally refer to the combined charging standard as "CSS" instead of "CCS."
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Does This Dividend Growth Stock Deserve to Be on Your Radar?
The best consumer-oriented dividend growth stocks tend to have at least two things going their way: 1. Their brands are widely recognized; 2. Their products are frequently used by consumers. The
You Can't Control Oil Prices, but You Can Control What You Do About Them
Oil and natural gas are not boring stocks and investors would do well to expect regular dramatic and swift price moves. There's not much investors can do about that; it's basically built into the
Does Meta Have a Chance Against Apple in VR?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) doesn't release its Vision Pro headset until next year, but it's already staking out a different position in the market than Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Meta will focus on
You Don't Have to Pick a Winner In REITs. Here's Why.
Buying individual stocks is time-consuming, and some investors may not want to (or be able to) put in the effort, at least not across every sector of the market. That's why you might want to
Disappointed About Loan Forgiveness? There Could Still Be Relief on the Way for Student Loan Borrowers After All
When the White House revealed President Biden's student loan relief plan in Aug. 2022, most of the headlines about the package centered around the plan to forgive $10,000 or $20,000 in federal
Why Virgin Galactic Is Spending $700 Million On New Spaceships
Well, Galactic 01 is in the record books -- and it was a glorious success for Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE).
Departing Spaceport America in New Mexico just after 11 a.m. ET Thursday, Virgin
PayPal's Growth Story
In this podcast, Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey and analyst Nick Sciple discuss:
Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about 401(k)s
Is Twilio Stock a Buy?
Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) was a hot name during the pandemic, but the stop has dropped and revenue is falling, too. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the company's trends and why it may not be the
Unveiling the Dark Side of Apple's Walled Garden
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) makes tens of billions of dollars per year from the App Store, but it controls it with an iron fist. That reduces developer flexibility, and Jack Dorsey's new app is being
Is Apple the Best Warren Buffett Stock to Buy Right Now?
Of all the stocks that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owns, few are regarded as highly as Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which makes up nearly half of Berkshire's portfolio. Furthermore, the
Social Security Cuts Won't Wreck Your Retirement -- If You Do This
You may have heard a rumor by now that Social Security is on the verge of going bankrupt and disappearing completely. Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief because that's not true.
Yes, Social
Student Loan Forgiveness Is Dead -- What Can Biden Do About It?
President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan would have wiped $400 million in federal student loan debt off the books and help over 40 million borrowers reduce their financial burden. However
This 7%-Yielding Dividend Stock Just Gave Investors Some Great News
EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) has underperformed the market, as the bankruptcy of one of its largest tenants had been lingering over the stock for months. However, EPR just gave investors a big update
Warren Buffett's Favorite Market Indicator Says There's Trouble Ahead. Should You Listen?
If you spend any amount of time listening to Warren Buffett, you know that he doesn't like to chase overvalued stocks. If you've been following Buffett recently, you also know that he's been selling
Is Student Loan Forgiveness Dead Forever, Thanks to The Supreme Court?
On Friday June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court struck a blow to President Biden's attempt to provide financial relief to student loan borrowers. The President had put forth a plan to forgive up to
3 Downsides of Taking an Early 401(k) Withdrawal
Taking an early 401(k) withdrawal might be tempting in certain circumstances, like if you're temporarily out of work or if you're looking to make a large purchase in the near future. Depending on
If You Invested $1,000 in Upstart in 2020, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
Shareholders in Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) are having a fabulous year, with the stock up a jaw-dropping 170% in 2023. The general optimism surrounding the market, and tech stocks in particular,
This Stock Can Benefit From the Huge Demand Nvidia Is Seeing
Amkor Technology (NASDAQ: AMKR) provides advanced packaging solutions needed for the manufacturing of AI chips. Check out the short video to learn what semiconductor investors Jose Najarro and Billy
This Unusual Market Indicator Is Flashing a Serious Warning Sign for Stocks
Many investors are familiar with the yield curve. And they know looking at consumer confidence and unemployment trends can often give a sense of where the stock market is headed.
There are some
Student Loan Forgiveness Is Dead. Do This If You're Worried About Making Your Payments
When the Biden administration announced plans to forgive student debt, many borrowers were no doubt ecstatic. But those plans were just dealt a pretty solid blow.
On June 30, the Supreme Court


