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The money you put into your 401(k) plan shouldn't just sit in cash. Rather, that's money you could be investing and putting to work.

The problem with 401(k) plans, though, is that they commonly come

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), known as ICE, recently announced that it would acquire Black Knight (NYSE: BKI) to expand its mortgage technology business. The move was announced ahead of

The stock market is in a bear market in 2022. With investors increasingly worried about a recession, cyclical manufacturing companies have been punished. Chips are building blocks of tech, but they

Warren Buffett is widely regarded as the greatest investor of our time, and for good reason. He's been investing for 80 years. He bought his first stock at age 11, and his holding company Berkshire

Investors had very low expectations coming into General Electric's (NYSE: GE) second-quarter earnings report. The global supply chain is still in tatters, inflation remains persistently high, and

Fantom (CRYPTO: FTM) was supposed to be one of the big breakout cryptos of 2022. Remember when people were touting it at the beginning of the year as the next Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the next

Back in February 2021, Elon Musk made headlines when he announced on Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) that his electric car company, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), would buy Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as an alternative to

Few would dispute that Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time. Since 1965, his conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), has generated a 20.1% compound annual

Today's video focuses on Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and some of its growth opportunities. The company is mainly known for its e-commerce solutions. Still, it also helps merchants with the offline market

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. As such, this difficult period of supply chain issues, shortages, and high inflation could be fertile ground for companies to find new and better

In today's market, it's not easy to find a technology company performing at a high level, but Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) continues to be one of the few to do so. The iPhone maker, which represents 40% of

In an interview from Motley Fool Live, recorded on July 13, Daryn Dodson, Managing Director of Illumen Capital, discusses some of the key barriers to equity that exist in the current investing space

It's hard to invest with enthusiasm during a bear market. Seeing major indexes down 20% or more from their past high can be intimidating. It's also difficult to see portfolios in the doldrums -- and

As you're preparing for retirement, it's important to consider how Social Security will factor into your plans. The majority of retirees will rely on their benefits to some degree, with some seniors

It's hardly a secret that 2022 has not been a great year for investors. The market is down broadly since the start of the year, and many people are seeing big hits to their portfolio balances.

There

Tech stocks have struggled recently, with the Nasdaq Composite index falling more than 23% year-to-date. Most of this smackdown has been because of recession fears in the U.S. Many investors are

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stands out in the cryptocurrency industry because of its strong brand and first-mover advantage. And with its price down 52% year to date, many investors are wondering if now

Wall Street has been a bleak place in 2022. The S&P 500 market index has dropped 18% lower year to date, and the more volatile Nasdaq Composite index is down by 26%. The COVID-19 health crisis is

Coronavirus vaccine stocks were among the best performers on the market over the past couple of years. Novavax soared by 2,700% in 2020 on optimism about its COVID-19 program. Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA)

Whenever President Joe Biden starts to discuss a possible recession, news outlets and the public start to get a little wary. In the coming weeks, we can expect arguments to arise on whether the U.S

The market volatility has made investors skeptical right now. The S&P 500 has dipped 17% so far this year. But for patient investors, this is the right time to invest in quality stocks that are

Another quarter, another disappointment for Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC). The virtual-health provider announced second-quarter results after the market close on Wednesday, and again posted a massive

Car parts specialist Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) is best known for its NAPA brand of replacement auto parts. The company has a long history of executing its steady-Eddie business and increasing its

As inflation continues to rage, real estate is often a great way to play it. Rising real estate prices often translate into higher rents, and Prologis (NYSE: PLD) has benefited as one of the premier

A lot has changed since SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) -- better known as Silicon Valley Bank -- released its first takes on the brewing stock market turmoil this past spring. 2022 has turned