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Shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) surged 15.8% in the second half of 2022, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The casino operator that owns the MGM, Aria, Luxor

It's hard to write negatively about dividend-paying stocks because there's so much to like about them. They can deliver a lot of income, for example: If you have a portfolio of stocks worth a total

2022 could hardly have been worse for Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) stock investors. The streaming video platform shed over 80% of its value compared to a roughly 20% drop in the S&P 500. Shares are down over

John Rotonti is the head of investor training and development at The Motley Fool and this roundtable is part of our ongoing efforts to bring in outside speakers and panels to learn from the best and

Chinese internet stocks iQiyi (NASDAQ: IQ), Bilibili (NASDAQ: BILI), and Tencent Music Entertainment (NYSE: TME) rallied in a big way in December, rising 78.5%, 36.5%, and 18.1%, respectively

While the day-to-day machinations of the financial markets have left many investors feeling discouraged lately, stocks can still be a fantastic way to build and sustain wealth over a period of many

C3.ai (NYSE: AI) uses artificial intelligence to help firms optimize their processes. This service could become more popular as inflation pinches profit margins worldwide.

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Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) was one of the hottest cryptos of 2021, rising from relative obscurity at the beginning of the year to establishing itself as a blue chip cryptocurrency as it climbed from near

Investors had high hopes for Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) when the stock went public last April. However, the media merger has thus far been a disappointment. The stock fell quickly after

To be as financially prepared for retirement as possible, it's important to save money, but it's more important to make sure you're growing that money and receiving good long-term returns. Luckily

As we start the new year, it's a great time to consider adding some fantastic tech stocks to your portfolio.

Three Motley Fool contributors have shared their top picks for companies that are set to

As inflation spiked following the pandemic and global central banks began the fastest rate-raising cycle in modern history, virtually all growth stocks that didn't make much in current profits got

In today's video, Jose Najarro and Nick Rossolillo discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), and Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SOXQ). Jose has an interesting

Many seniors end up relying on Social Security as a critical source of income. And if you don't have the largest nest egg for retirement, you may be pretty dependent upon those benefits to cover

Medical stocks, in general, make good long-term investments; the U.S. national spending on healthcare is expected to keep growing because of an aging population. The level of spending on healthcare

Cryptocurrency supporters will certainly want to turn the page on 2022, as last year saw the entire asset class shed roughly 64% of its value due in large part to strong risk-off sentiment among

The S&P 500 fell by nearly 20% in 2022, and the stock market has some attractive opportunities for long-term investors. In this video, Matt Frankel, CFP® and Tyler Crowe share the stocks they're

At a recent price of about $1,270, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down nearly 75% from the all-time high of $4,891.70 it touched in November 2021. That stratospheric level now seems like a distant memory

Social Security beneficiaries received the largest cost of living increase in decades in 2023, and the maximum possible benefit has increased sharply as well. In this video, Certified Financial

Over most of the last decade, the stock market has been on an incredible bull run. But those types of highs can often make the lows more difficult to stomach, and many investors are feeling nervous

Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security benefits is widely lauded as a smart move for those who can afford it. This can be especially difficult if you're more than ready to retire at 62 or if you

It’s time to put 2022 in the rearview mirror -- finally. This past year was dominated by controversy, bankruptcies, and some cryptocurrencies even becoming completely worthless.

But now that it

Down, down, down. That was the story last year. Stocks fell. Bonds fell. And so did the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that held positions in either of the two assets.

But we're now in a new year with

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is a lot of things. An electric vehicle (EV) pioneer. Innovative. One of the hottest stocks of the last decade. But there's at least one thing it isn't: A Warren Buffett stock.

How would you like to have a portfolio of income-generating stocks that pay you a steadily growing wage? Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be rich to get started. 

To show just how