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Industrialization, technological improvements, and economic growth are trends that tend to benefit infrastructure companies. A rising and increasingly advanced global population means higher

Video games are now one of the largest entertainment categories worldwide. Globally, people are spending $200 billion on video game products each year, with that number expected to grow by at least

For nearly 60 years, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been putting on a clinic for Wall Street. Since taking over the lead role for Berkshire Hathaway in 1965

If there are businesses that you expect to prosper in difficult times, they'd include deep-discount retailers like Dollar General (NYSE: DG). Rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and

Stock investors have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic sending shares in tech, streaming, and e-commerce companies skyrocketing in 2020 and 2021. Then

Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time. His company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), has made shareholders a boatload of money through decades of wise

Retirement requires loads of planning, and it's never too early to double-check that you're on the right track. If you wait too long to get your plans in order, you could be in trouble.

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President Joe Biden has been abundantly clear that he doesn't want any cuts to Social Security. In his State of the Union address in February, the president stated, "If anyone tries to cut Social

The age-old debate of whether to invest in stocks or bonds has ensued for decades. Stocks allow investors to become part owners in a company through equity, while a bond is more like a loan

Shares of Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) climbed 37% over the past week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors applauded the mobile learning leader's rapid subscriber and revenue

Artificial intelligence is the talk of the market and technology users around the world, and for good reason. Newly released AI models have been incredibly impressive, if not totally accurate, in

Shares of Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM) rose 11% over the past week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The supermarket chain delivered higher-than-expected profits and

In today's video, I share the 10 best stocks to buy now that are focused on growth at a reasonable price (GARP). As we enter the next bull market cycle, investors will flood to high-quality growth

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Rich Greifner and Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey discuss: 

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It's a great time to be an income-focused investor. Most stock prices are still down, driving up the yields on those that pay dividends. Meanwhile, many companies have provided an additional boost

The energy sector is in the midst of transitioning fuel sources, switching from carbon-emitting fossil fuels to cleaner alternatives. This transition will take a few decades and trillions of dollars

In this week's video, I cover everything you need to know about news related to Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) during the week of Feb. 27. Today's video will focus on Tesla's China-insured numbers, its

Amid rising interest rates and a tumultuous geopolitical climate, the stock market has been in a slump over the past year. In uncertain times, investors may hesitate to put their cash into the

My long-term financial goal is for my portfolio to generate more than enough passive income to cover my expenses. I have a long way to go. Because of that, I'm steadily buying income-producing

After a quick jump to start 2023, growth stocks are taking another turn lower. Wall Street's focus on short-term challenges like inflation and a potential recession has kept a lid on returns in the

Deal-hungry investors are likely watching Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) closely. Trading for just $8.90 at the time of writing, shares have fallen by a whopping 94% over the last 12 months. But a low price

Target (NYSE: TGT) posted its fourth-quarter report on Feb. 28. Its revenue rose 1.3% year over year to $31.4 billion, beating analysts' estimates by $670 million, and comparable-store sales grew

Dividend Kings are among the best stocks that income-seeking investors can turn to in these uncertain days. These companies have been raising their payouts for at least 50 consecutive years, which

Investing in companies with powerful brands is a proven way to grow wealthier over time. That's because these businesses enjoy greater pricing power than others -- and that helps revenue, profits

One of the last things an income investor wants to experience is a dividend cut. That's particularly true if you are trying to live off the cash your portfolio generates, perhaps as a supplement to