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Technology stocks have regained their mojo of late, and the latest Consumer Price Index data and the investor optimism it has sparked could give companies in this beaten-down sector a boost as 2022

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

Finally, Jason and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel take a closer look at the returns that safe investments are offering.

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You have to get two things right to successfully invest in stocks. First, you must have a decent idea of a company's long-term growth potential and the associated odds. Second, you must pay a price

Following the start of the pandemic in 2020, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), the large conglomerate run by legendary investor Warren Buffett, didn't waste any time in disposing of its

With just about six weeks left in the year, Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) looks poised to soundly beat the broader market in 2022. The company's stock is up

It's not often that the stock of a business that is growing at a 50% annual rate itself drops by 50% in less than a year, but that's exactly where Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and its stock are right now

While their payouts tend to be above average, income investors don't buy Dividend Aristocrats just because they pay well. The fact that a company has raised its dividend annually for at least 25

2022 has been a brutal year for investors, as many reputable small and large companies have seen their valuations crushed by a medley of recession fears, consequences of rising interest rates

Owning rental properties can be a great way to make passive income. However, they do have their drawbacks. The upfront cost can be prohibitive to beginners. Meanwhile, they aren't always passive

Retailer Target (NYSE: TGT) is bracing for a rough fiscal 2022 fourth quarter, which kicked off on Oct. 30. The company expects year-over-year sales growth to slow to a low single-digit pace, while

Given soaring inflation and rising interest rates, Social Security stands to play an even more important role in retirees' income and spending plans. Perhaps now more than ever, people need to be

If you have a 401(k) or other retirement plan, 2022 probably hasn't been the best year for your returns. But you're not alone. In this short video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel

When a company hikes its dividend, this typically means the board of directors and management team have confidence that the company's future is bright. This is especially true when the dividend is

In the battle of electric-vehicle (EV) start-ups, two popular stocks have suffered similar fates this year: Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Nio (NYSE: NIO). Nio has been around for several

Here's why I don't think it's too late to buy Bitcoin as we head into 2023. In fact, it's probably still early. 

The unprecedented levels of fiscal and monetary stimulus the government and the

Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is making a big mistake -- and no, I'm not talking about its plan to lay off 10,000 workers, announced earlier this week.

As my fellow Fool Jeremy Bowman explained on

In 2021, hypergrowth stocks were all the rage, and investors couldn't get enough of them. Unfortunately, 2022 was a completely different story, with this stock market segment suffering dramatically

Investors have struggled to shield themselves from the broad downward trend in the stock market this year, as high inflation and rising interest rates have sent share prices tumbling. But what if

When discussing cloud infrastructure companies, it's common to think about the three giants: Amazon Web Service (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Alphabet's Google Cloud. However, these companies only

As the year comes to a close, it's time to start planning your investment strategy for 2023.

The stock market has been rough this year, which can make it a daunting time to invest. But this

There's no such thing as a risk-free stock, but some businesses are better equipped to handle recessions than others. In recessions, some types of businesses are more likely to remain profitable and

It's been a tough year for 401(k) savers -- and investors across the board. The stock market has been horrendously volatile since the start of 2022. And as a result, a lot of retirement savers are

Nio's (NYSE: NIO) expansion into Europe is progressing nicely. Investors should be encouraged by the development and other news from Nio's third-quarter earnings announcement.

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If you're tired of the bear market, you're in good company. Most investors are more than ready for stocks to take off in a new bull market. We can't control the timing of that. But we can control

Many, if not most, people would agree that Social Security benefits are not enough to live on. After all, benefits only deliver an average of about 40% of pre-retirement income for medium earners