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This has been a forgettable year for the stock market. Major indices pulled back substantially thanks to multiple headwinds, ranging from a hawkish Federal Reserve to surging inflation to fears of a

Real estate technology disruptor Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) has declined by more than 90% from its peak, but could it be a great opportunity for patient investors to buy? In this video, Fool.com

Saving enough for retirement can be a struggle if you don't have access to a 401(k) through your job, but it's not impossible. There are several other accounts you can stash money in to grow your

Dividend stocks can be a safe place to park your money amid a downturn in the markets. These investments tend to be more stable options than growth stocks and provide you with a regular cash payout

AT&T (NYSE: T) and TSMC (NYSE: TSM) are both often considered stable blue chip tech stocks for conservative investors. AT&T is one of the largest telecom companies in America, while TSMC is the

The question is asked often these days. "How will we know when the bear market is over?" Unfortunately, investors will only know this once the market reaches new highs -- and that's too late to

Most real estate investment trusts (REITs) own and operate collections of income-producing properties. Among the 225 or so publicly traded REITs are some great options for folks looking for growth

The next time you're out shopping, don't be surprised if you see the person checking out in front of you using their iPhone to pay instead of a credit card.

Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) payment service

Today's video focuses on Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), Unity Software (NYSE: U), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SOXQ), and some reasons to be bullish during

Having started life as a DVD rental operation, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) ostensibly kick-started the streaming industry in 2007 when it began delivering movies and TV shows to subscribers via the

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have been hammered this year. The stock is down more than 50% year to date. Investors seem worried about the company's potential to continue growing sales so rapidly

The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) has had a pretty dreadful 2022, with the stock down around 46% this year. Many investors might wonder whether the stock has further to go before bottoming or 2023 will

If you've got an end-of-year bonus or some extra cash right now, you may be doing one particular thing: investing in gifts or holiday purchases. But there's another area begging for your attention

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser expects a recession in 2023. So does JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. Even Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently acknowledged that there's a real risk of a U.S. recession

Many Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) shareholders probably have two words in mind for 2022: Good riddance. Shares of the e-commerce and cloud-computing giant have plunged nearly 50% this year. It was Amazon's

Investing in stocks can make you money in two primary ways. The most important way is for share prices to rise. Many stocks also deliver additional returns by paying dividends.

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With 2022 coming to a close, many crypto investors are ready to turn the page on what has been a tumultuous year for the industry. After cryptocurrency prices soared in 2021, with the entire market

With a bear market lingering, high inflation persisting, and a recession possibly around the corner, investors are once again looking to Warren Buffett to guide them through a volatile stock market.

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) stock was a rare winner for investors this past year. Shares were in positive territory by mid-December compared to a 16% slump for the S&P 500. The retailer's returns look even

With 2022 about to come to an end, it is safe to say that this has been a year investors would like to forget. It has been a terrible one for the stock market, as evidenced by the steep 30% decline

All of the largest stocks have one thing in common -- they began as no-name companies that had to build a customer following over time. This meant their stocks often traded at modest valuations

The professionals on Wall Street don't always get things right, but when a clear consensus emerges, it's worth paying attention. A group of analysts tracked by The Wall Street Journal is

Solid Power (NASDAQ: SLDP) and QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) went public to raise the money to advance solid state battery technology. Yet over the past year, investor exuberance (and patience) has

As we enter the homestretch for 2022, there's little doubt this year will be viewed by the investing community as one of the most difficult on record. Although all three major U.S. indexes found

Several hypergrowth tech stocks soared to all-time highs during the buying frenzy in growth stocks last year. But this year, many of those stocks collapsed as rising interest rates and other