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In a year when so many stocks have been dragged down by the bear market, it's a pleasant surprise to find a business that has not only beaten the market but is actually up for the year. That's

Dividend stocks are always popular, and they belong in any well-diversified portfolio. But more investors have become interested in dividends, which provide a certain amount of stability -- and

When the curtain closes on 2022 in less than four weeks, it'll likely go down as one of the toughest years in history for investors. The bond market has trudged through its worst year ever while the

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) posted its latest earnings report on Nov. 30. For the third quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended on Oct. 31, the cloud-based data warehousing company's revenue rose 67% year

When a sector has as spectacular a year as energy stocks have had in 2022, it gets harder to find ways to allocate new money into the sector. Valuations have gone up alongside commodity prices and

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Emily Flippen discusses:

Motley Fool contributors Jeff Santoro and Jamie Louko engage in a bull-vs.-bear debate over cloud infrastructure company

Work. Retire. Receive your monthly Social Security checks. The process seems simple. And it is -- for the most part.

The reality, though, is that there are some important decisions that you'll have

Shares of Taboola (NASDAQ: TBLA) soared 56% this past week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the advertising company struck a blockbuster deal with Yahoo!.  

Under the

Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a semiconductor company that's generating excellent profit margins. It's no surprise that investors would ask if Broadcom's stock is a buy right now.

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In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jim Gillies discusses:

Motley Fool analyst Dylan Lewis and Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey take a closer look at what actually happened with the

When it comes to total returns received from stock investing, dividends can often play an underrated role. In fact, reinvested dividends accounted for roughly 84% of the S&P 500's total returns from

If you want to reduce your 2022 tax bill, time is rapidly running out. It's December, and most tax-related financial moves need to be completed by the end of this month in order to affect this year.

In this podcast, analysts Jim Gillies and Iain Butler from Motley Fool Canada join Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey to discuss:

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In this video, I will be talking about the three growth stocks I added to my portfolio in November. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is down 52% year to date and has been underperforming lately because of the

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Asit Sharma discusses:

Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp share some gift ideas the people on your

Investing in growth stocks can be an excellent way to increase your wealth. That said, you have to be willing to accept a higher degree of volatility when investing in growth stocks.

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Getting the most out of your Social Security retirement benefit could help make your retirement much more enjoyable, and maximizing your benefits could come down to just a single decision. When do

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analysts Asit Sharma and Tim Beyers discuss topics including:

Plus, Motley Fool engineering manager Tim White joins Tim Beyers for "This Week in Tech." They

It's hard to believe 2022 is already drawing to a close. However, with the calendar recently flipping to the December page, it's time to start making year-end investment plans. 

This month is a

Operating cash flow (OCF) provides a terrific insight into the health of a stock's underlying business, showing the amount of cash generated before spending on capital expenditures (capex).

This

Drive-thru coffee chain Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) continues to expand its footprint while delivering piping-hot growth. The third-largest coffee chain (behind Starbucks and Dunkin Brands) is looking

In a year where many stocks have been dragged down by the bear market, companies that pay dividends can be especially appealing. Assuming each company has the financial fortitude to continue to pay

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss topics including:

In addition, we revisit our conversation with Scott Galloway, author of the best-selling book Adrift

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann discusses:

Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp talks with Megan McCoy, professor at Kansas State University, about relationships

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

Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann discusses:

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