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Sometimes, the market goes a little bit overboard when a piece of bad news breaks, creating an opportunity to profit for investors who see past the noise. On that note, shares of the cannabis

Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) is the largest owner of commercial marijuana properties in the United States. At last count (in May 2022) the company owned 8.1 million square feet of

Among the major stock indexes, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has been hit the hardest, down 24% year-to-date. But even the safest blue-chips have fallen, as demonstrated by the 12% dip in the Dow

For many investors, earning a steady stream of passive income is really the dream. And why wouldn't it be? The idea of sitting back and collecting income is something that's apt to appeal to anyone.

I try to buy great companies when they have historically high yields, focusing on names with very long histories of supporting, and increasing, their dividends over time. The hope is that the

As the big banks kicked off earnings season, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) was among the bellwethers and a big miss could have signaled trouble for an already recession-wary market. Whether BoA's

This year has not been kind to tech stocks, but savvy investors can find excellent companies with depressed share prices. One such stock near its 52-week low of $14.73 is advertising tech firm

If you're like most people, you've probably been counting the days until retirement since you first entered the workforce. But that's not the case for everyone. Some people genuinely love their jobs

Shares of popular rent-to-own or lease-to-own (LTO) companies have slumped considerably year to date as investors worry that consumers, especially those at the lower end of the economic ladder, are

Electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported strong second-quarter results yesterday afternoon, featuring 42% revenue growth. The performance was impressive, considering the tough global supply

Owning real estate is one of the most tried-and-true methods of building wealth over time. But assembling and managing a portfolio of rental properties isn't affordable or practical for most people.

Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) is slated to report its second-quarter 2022 results after the market close on Monday, Aug. 1. A conference call with analysts is scheduled for the same day at 5 p.m. ET.

The current market environment might scare folks into staying away from it. But history says a tumbling market creates opportunities for long-term investors. Some industries like marijuana, which is

In an environment marked by continuously rising inflation data, rapidly rising interest rates, and freakishly low consumer sentiment, aspiring retirees have every reason to feel uneasy about the

Today's video focuses on recent news affecting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special

In June 2020, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas). The act called

For most investors, it's no fun watching a volatile stock market sink stocks and lower prices. But sometimes what's good for the markets and what's fun aren't in sync. Markets need corrections on

Streaming giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) lost fewer subscribers than expected in the second quarter. The company is working on a variety of initiatives, including an ad-supported tier and the

The most recent earnings report for Stride (NYSE: LRN) continued to show steady growth. In this video clip from "Ask Us Anything" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on July 1, Fool.com contributor Rachel

The U.S. Senate is working on getting the Chips Act passed to help boost American manufacturing of semiconductors. The act would give some $52 billion in subsidies for chip makers, welcome news for

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has thrived since the economic reopening gained momentum. The company gets a meaningful portion of its sales from away-from-home channels like movie theaters, theme parks, and

Our goal as investors is to make money -- not lose it. So when the stock market finds itself going through an extended rough patch, it can be frustrating and upsetting.

This year, many of us are

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), if you hadn't already heard, is upping the prices for its ESPN+ streaming service. Although the cost of the bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ won't change (for

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has had a rough year and is grappling with several headwinds simultaneously that have its stock down 52% from highs set last October. Those headwinds include policy

Dividend growth stocks can make for attractive investments because the recurring income you receive has the potential to rise every year. But dividends are discretionary, and even if there is an