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Interest rate hikes initiated on multiple occasions this year have yet to get inflation in the U.S. under control. This is evidenced by the fact that the inflation rate accelerated from 8.6% year

For some people, early retirement is really nothing more than a pipe dream. But if you plan for it from a young age and save and invest aggressively throughout your working years, you might manage

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), better known as TSMC, delivered strong earnings in its second-quarter report released last week. Slowing consumer spending and the cyclical nature of

Almost a year ago, Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) soared past $480 a share. The stock had gained 2,400% since the end of 2019. Investors first bet on the company's ability to bring a COVID-19 coronavirus

Semiconductor stocks have been clobbered hard on the market this year, as the 31% decline in the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index indicates. And not surprisingly, its components, such as Advanced

With inflation zooming to a multidecade high in June, blue chip stocks, not growth stocks, are in high demand. Savvy investors who know their history, however, recognize that market downturns ease

One of the reasons Citigroup's (NYSE: C) stock has sold off this year is related to the bank's exposure to Russia, which has been destabilized after the Russian military invaded Ukraine. The U.S

With the Fourth of July in the rearview mirror, it's a perfect time to start scanning this bear market for quality stocks trading at discounts. Dividend investors in particular benefit from lower

The world's top chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (NYSE: TSM), better known as TSMC, second-quarter 2022 earnings report indicates chip spending is still very healthy

Investors should always make a point of keeping their finger on the pulse of the broader market. That's especially true right now. Between rampant inflation, worldwide geopolitical turmoil, and the

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is one of the stocks that's defying this bear market. The biotech is up 30% so far this year. So, this leader in cystic fibrosis treatment has delivered gains

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

Travel spending is heating up! Could that mean a rebound for cruise stocks? Motley Fool contributors Lou Whiteman and Jamie Louko

Most stocks move higher when there's good news. And then there's Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX).

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at long last granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)

Legendary investor Sam Zell gained his reputation as the "Grave Dancer" in the 1970s. He spent the second half of that decade buying up distressed properties across the country. In his aptly titled

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been on a mission to return a substantial amount of its extra cash to shareholders. Although the stock currently pays a low dividend yield of 0.6%, the long-term reward of

Shares of most companies fall during a recession because of reduced earnings or wavering consumer sentiment. But not all stocks are set to tumble. In fact, some companies can actually soar in a

The first half of 2022 marked the worst start to the year for the U.S. stock market in over 50 years. Between 40-year-high inflation, a weakening housing market, rising interest rates, high prices

Remember high school English class? Well, it could come in handy for your portfolio.

One of the first things you learn about writing is the importance of a good thesis. It's the foundation of the

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is scheduled to report fiscal 2022 second-quarter earnings after the markets close on Thursday, July 28. The e-commerce giant is grappling with evolving consumer behavior as

Oil prices are high, and there's a desire for greater energy independence around the world. It seems natural that drilling would increase in the U.S., Europe, Brazil, Africa, and even the parts of

The cryptocurrency market ran into a brick wall last November, just after leading digital currencies such as Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) recorded what still count as their

There's little question that this has been one of the most-challenging years on record for Wall Street and investors. Since hitting their all-time closing highs within the past eight months, the

There are different factors that come together to determine how much money Social Security pays you on a monthly basis. Those include the number of years you work, the amount you earn each year, and

It's no secret that 2022 has been a tough year across investment classes, with the S&P 500 index down 18% while the Nasdaq Composite index is down 26%. Now that earnings season is in full swing

Since taking over as CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) in 1965, Warren Buffett has put on an investing clinic. The Oracle of Omaha, as he's come to be known, has