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Many investors want to pick sexy stocks that grab the headlines. Many times these stocks soar only to quickly burn themselves out. When that happens, some traders simply move on to the next

The energy sector offers the highest average dividend yield in the S&P 500, at 4.1%, more than double the index's 1.6% dividend yield. Many energy stocks offer even higher dividend yields, fueled

Building wealth is a lot like sailing a ship, if you think about it. You need the right direction, a solid plan, and patience with unpredictable weather conditions. And just like with a ship, even a

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) might not fit the conventional definition of an under-the-radar stock. The company dates back to 1956 and is one of the best-known names in home furnishings retail. It

Although it might seem awfully complicated at first glance, investing in the stock market doesn't have to be a difficult endeavor. It's all about finding great companies with the intention of owning

Investors are warming back up to RH (NYSE: RH) stock. The high-end furnishings giant's shares jumped nearly 50% over the past three months despite the fact that sales are down and the industry

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) continues to experience pressure in its operations, and that was borne out again in another mixed earnings report that demonstrated slow growth and falling operating income

Dividend stocks have historically outperformed broad market indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Meanwhile, the best returns tend to come from stocks that consistently increase their

Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting every corner of the economy. Companies are using this sophisticated technology for everything from managing inventory to recommending a text response on a

During the final two months of 2022, Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) was one of the best-performing cryptos in the market. But in 2023, everyone seems to have forgotten about it. Litecoin is "only" up 13.3%

In January, AP News reported that inflation had eased for the sixth month in a row, declining to 6.5% in December compared to the year before. The improvement has set the stock market on a road to

Is it time to give up on telemedicine specialist Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC)? The company rose to fame during the pandemic as telehealth helped patients get medical care in the comfort of their

Comparing Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) to any other auto company can be difficult given the fervent following and wide-ranging ambitions of CEO Elon Musk. But Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) may be the next great EV

One of the key advantages of investing in an industrial conglomerate like Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) is that its diverse collection of businesses ensures the company can grow earnings across different

Each year, Fortune magazine puts out a list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in the world. They must be publicly traded on a major U.S. stock exchange, report data in U.S. dollars, and meet a

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser discusses:

In addition, Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss the struggles gambling businesses

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has, by far, the most loyal customers among the big three wireless carriers, but that could soon change.

Research compiled by Evercore ISI analysts found Verizon's net loyalty

We're over a month into the new year, and seniors on Social Security should have received at least one benefit check so far in 2023. The average benefit has jumped $147 from last year, thanks to a

Skyworks Solutions' (NASDAQ: SWKS) stock rose 13% on Feb. 7 after it posted its latest earnings report. For the first quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended on Dec. 30, the diversified chipmaker's

With Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) turning in its best January performance since 2013, it's no surprise that analysts are ratcheting up their price targets for this suddenly hot crypto. Bitcoin was up

Bear markets are tough on the portfolio, but they also present opportunities. There is no better time than a bear market to buy good growth stocks at a discount.

Growth stocks have been hit harder

2022 was incredibly difficult for companies in the mortgage space. Mortgage originators struggled as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in order to combat outsized inflation. Those rising

Cloudflare's (NYSE: NET) stock surged 9% during after-hours trading on Feb. 9 after it released its fourth-quarter report. Revenue for the cloud-based software provider rose 42% year over year to

If you are laid off from a job, you're likely to face a variety of tough questions. But in the scramble to find a new job, manage your finances, and figure out your insurance, it's easy to overlook

For the first time in a decade, Allstate (NYSE: ALL) announced an underwriting loss in its annual earnings. Despite raising premiums by double digits, the insurer failed to keep up with inflationary