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Are There Any Good Solutions to Social Security's Financial Woes?
Are There Any Good Solutions to Social Security's Financial Woes?

There are rumors circulating that Social Security is on the verge of bankruptcy and that future retirees won't be able to collect monthly benefits from the program. Thankfully, those rumors are

1 Number Shows Why Boeing Stock Is Struggling to Gain Altitude
1 Number Shows Why Boeing Stock Is Struggling to Gain Altitude

It has been a rough few years for Boeing (NYSE: BA) shareholders.

The company's troubles started with a pair of fatal 737 MAX crashes, which led to an 18-month worldwide grounding of the jet. The

The Fed Weighs Inflation, Banking Crisis Ahead of Possible Rate HikePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/11edc0a6-edfc-46d1-baee-abd4f510abd1.png
The Fed Weighs Inflation, Banking Crisis Ahead of Possible Rate Hike

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Microsoft Says It Wants To Launch App Store RivalPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7835e381-fcae-4834-ba93-4708292dc055.png
Microsoft Says It Wants To Launch App Store Rival

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Chinese City Launches State-Sponsored Dating App
Chinese City Launches State-Sponsored Dating App

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Why Exelixis Stock Leaped More Than 4% Higher TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Medical device manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/3a7f6312-1eee-4702-9005-93cc1e62f970.png
Why Exelixis Stock Leaped More Than 4% Higher Today

Although share repurchase programs have their detractors, investors tend to like when their companies announce them. This was the dynamic behind biotech stock Exelixis' (NASDAQ: EXEL) more than 4%

Why MacroGenics Stock Inched Higher on MondayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Biotech company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/80e18bfd-1ff8-4487-af62-1cdb7de1ceb6.png
Why MacroGenics Stock Inched Higher on Monday

The stock of cancer-focused biotech MacroGenics (NASDAQ: MGNX) was off to a good start this week. It received a nice price bump on the back of two price-target hikes by pundits following the stock

Why Microsoft, Amazon and Shopify All Fell on MondayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Consumer electronics manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/0defe5ca-333a-451e-9549-4f262e278fc7.png
Why Microsoft, Amazon and Shopify All Fell on Monday

In this video, I will explain why Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) all fell on Monday while the broader market was green. 

*Stock prices used were from the

These Monday Stock Movers Kept Wall Street on Its ToesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Metal fabrication, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/138548fd-aba2-4b3e-b9ee-93725b372952.png
These Monday Stock Movers Kept Wall Street on Its Toes

The stock market has been on pins and needles lately, but Monday brought some relief. As a new twist, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) led the way higher, with the S&P 500

How Sprout Social Builds Company Culture
How Sprout Social Builds Company Culture

 

In a segment of an interview with Fool analyst Meilin Quinn, Justyn Howard, CEO of Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) shares keys to the company's award-winning structure.

Meilin Quinn: This relates to

Why Western Alliance Bancorp Was Down 6.8% Today
Why Western Alliance Bancorp Was Down 6.8% Today

Western Alliance Bancorp (NYSE: WAL) was volatile on Monday as its stock price was up as much as 9.7% in the morning, but it finished the day down 6.8%. The stock was trading at about $29 per share

How Sprout Social Is Using AIPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Artificial intelligence developer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/ee32e77c-b7d6-424b-91ea-4023f2292688.png
How Sprout Social Is Using AI

 

In an interview with Meilin Quinn, Justyn Howard, CEO of Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT) shares how Sprout Social is embracing the AI revolution.

Meilin Quinn: I'd like to hear a little bit more about

Best Stock to Buy: ExxonMobil vs. Chevron vs. Occidental Petroleum vs. Devon EnergyPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gas company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/01083d82-021d-4573-8c40-0e836a0771d6.png
Best Stock to Buy: ExxonMobil vs. Chevron vs. Occidental Petroleum vs. Devon Energy

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), and Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) are all benefiting from rising oil prices. This video will answer which one of these

Thomas H. Lee and the Master of the Universe Syndrome
Thomas H. Lee and the Master of the Universe Syndrome

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Why Datadog, MongoDB, and DocuSign Fell TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/70b5df15-67cc-4a1b-af41-3596614daf77.png
Why Datadog, MongoDB, and DocuSign Fell Today

Shares of cloud software stars Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG), MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB), and DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) were all falling hard today, down 4.1%, 4.4%, and 4.8%, respectively, as of 2:07 p.m. EDT.

Amazon Cuts Jobs From Its Strongest Segments: Here's What It Means for the Stock
Amazon Cuts Jobs From Its Strongest Segments: Here's What It Means for the Stock

To put it lightly, the technology sector is going through a rough patch at the moment. Tough economic conditions have slowed down companies' growth rates over the last 18 months, which means they've

Why Pinduoduo Sank Today
Why Pinduoduo Sank Today

Shares of Chinese e-commerce challenger Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) fell today, down 12.7% as of 12:41 p.m. ET.

Pinduoduo reported its fourth-quarter 2022 earnings this morning. On the surface

Why Both Intel and AMD Stocks Dropped TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Artificial intelligence developer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/12e2798a-1095-4653-8f49-2a7aee633b4e.png
Why Both Intel and AMD Stocks Dropped Today

The Nasdaq is back in positive territory as of 1:05 p.m. Monday. Big semiconductor stocks Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), however, are still in a funk -- down 3% and

Why PacWest Bancorp Stock Was Soaring on Wednesday
Why PacWest Bancorp Stock Was Soaring on Wednesday

PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW) stock surged higher on Monday, up about 13.5% as of noon ET. It had been up as much as 22.8% in morning trading. The stock is trading at about $10.30 per share, down

Why Oatly Stock Jumped TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Personal care service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/44547be2-b411-43fb-91ed-bf4a69577d94.png
Why Oatly Stock Jumped Today

Shares of oat milk company Oatly (NASDAQ: OTLY) jumped on Monday after announcing a partnership with fast-food giant McDonald's. As of noon ET, Oatly stock was up 7%, but it had been up as much as

Why Foot Locker Shares Got Tripped Up Today
Why Foot Locker Shares Got Tripped Up Today

Shares of sportswear specialist Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) slipped 2.7% through 11:25 a.m. ET this morning despite reporting a sizable beat for its 2022 fourth quarter.

Heading into the quarter

Why Azul Stock Is Gaining Altitude TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Retail store, neutral atmosphere, photo by Joe Cornish: https://img.theapi.app/temp/5574eb69-dc38-42f3-aadd-6163ac8bd4a8.png
Why Azul Stock Is Gaining Altitude Today

The travel market in Brazil has taken longer to recover from the pandemic than in other parts of the world, but investors are warming to the idea that the worst is finally over. Shares of Azul

Why Microsoft Stock Is Falling TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/70b5df15-67cc-4a1b-af41-3596614daf77.png
Why Microsoft Stock Is Falling Today

Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) were sliding today, despite an analyst raising his price target for the tech stock and news that the company may be poised to launch a new mobile gaming service. 

Checking In on Tech and RetailPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Toy manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://img.theapi.app/temp/2788fcd3-d339-4592-8f5c-a3b9125dc61f.png
Checking In on Tech and Retail

In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Deidre Woollard and Asit Sharma discuss:

Plus, Motley Fool analysts Bill Mann and Nick Sciple face off pitching stocks in a "better buy" debate.

To catch full

Why Amazon Stock Is Down Today
Why Amazon Stock Is Down Today

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares are sliding on Monday morning, dipping as much as 3.3% below Friday's closing price. That may not sound like much, but this single-digit percentage drop is taking