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Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has long been an investor favorite.

The retailer has an easy-to-understand business model, a clear economic moat, and a track record of success. 

The warehouse

What's a "no-brainer" stock? One that's a buy for some pretty clear reasons today, and one that's very likely to grow down the road. These companies are often market leaders too. Today, the market

Investors looking for high yield should take a closer look at alternative asset manager behemoth Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and under-the-radar utility Pinnacle West Capital (NYSE: PNW). In this video

Down 33% year to date, 2022 hasn't been easy for Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL). While the cruise company has rapidly bounced back from many of the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, high debt

When the curtain officially closes on 2022 in two weeks, there's little doubt this year will go down as one of the most challenging on record for investors. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average

This year has been rough for many retirement savers, but smart investors know that market downturns are an opportunity to find quality companies at bargain prices before they go back up.

Owning

Some people don't like change. They opt to live in the same home for years because they don't want the upheaval of moving and learning their way around a new neighborhood. And some people refuse to

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price hit an all-time high of $67,567 last November. But today it trades at about $18,000. The world's top cryptocurrency lost its luster as inflation, rising interest rates

Six Flags (NYSE: SIX) is poised to benefit as consumers unleash pent-up demand for away-from-home experiences. This video will determine whether that means it's an excellent time to buy Six Flags

Nike (NYSE: NKE) could experience a better year in 2023 as China, one of its main geographies for sales, reopens its economy. This video will answer whether now is an excellent time to buy Nike

Motley Fool senior analysts Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss:

Rachel Warren talks with Jay Jacobs from BlackRock about megatrends to watch in healthcare, infrastructure, and electric vehicles.

Andy

With only about two weeks left in 2022, time is running out for you to make progress this year toward your retirement goals. Many retirement-focused tools have hard year-end deadlines, and missing

It wasn't all that long ago that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) had a trillion-dollar valuation. As recently as April, it was part of a tiny but exclusive club of companies that had broken through the

The market has discouraged many investors over the past year, and you're not alone if you're viewing your portfolio performance with disappointment as the end of 2022 draws near. Investors will

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) shareholders have certainly experienced a forgettable 2022 so far. The stock was down 22% through mid-December, making it a worse performer than the S&P 500. Home Depot also

With the S&P 500 down by about 19% this year, it's been a rough 2022 for stock investors. While it's nice to see your holdings consistently rise, times like these may prove opportune for long-term

The streaming industry has heated up in recent years, with a number of new services entering the market and vying for viewers. As a result, consumers now have an almost unlimited amount of choices

It's been a tough year for the stock market. Various economic and geopolitical factors have pressured shares throughout 2022, leading the S&P 500 index to slump 19% year to date. 

But while many

To say that there's economic anxiety surrounding 2023 would be an understatement. In 2022 there was inflation not seen in 40 years, and a bear market that brought a humbling experience to many

The bloom is off the rose, so to speak. While several of Ark Invest's funds saw heroic gains coming out of the pandemic in 2020, the Cathie Wood-led outfit hasn't been able to repeat the feat since

With 2022 drawing to a close, now is an excellent time to start setting goals for the coming year. One financial target most people should consider is growing their passive-income streams. An easy

When novice investors are looking for ways to build wealth through the stock market, they can often overlook one of the most reliable methods: Buying shares of long-established quality companies

Social media stocks have been decimated this year, with Snap down 80% and over $600 billion of Meta's market cap wiped out.

Considering the economic climate, this shouldn't be too surprising. Social

It should come as no surprise that nearly all investors -- from retail traders to those working at hedge funds -- closely follow the moves of Warren Buffett and his company, Berkshire Hathaway

What goes up often comes down. However, what goes down can go back up as well. That's a common occurrence in the stock market, with its bull and bear cycles.

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