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There has been a lot of speculation about the future of Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), given that the bank is currently in the midst of a turnaround story that shareholders are starting to rally behind

There's no denying it -- the stock market got off to a harrowing start in the first half of 2022. In fact, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index's nearly 30% drop across the stretch marked its

It's hardly a secret that 2022 has not been a very good year for the typical investor. In fact, stocks just had their worst first half-year run in over 50 years, and there's a chance the market will

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has the most closely followed stock portfolio in the world, and for a few good reasons. For one thing, it's a massive collection of investments. Even

Stock splits are big news these days. That's because some of the most popular companies have announced or completed them this year. For example, Amazon split its stock in June. And Tesla

In a declining market, oftentimes the highest quality companies still command high multiples due to their competitive position in their respective markets. When a company has some sort of

While you should never buy a stock just because it's down a lot, with so many stocks down by so much this year, there are bound to be some huge bargains out there.

When investors are increasingly

Over the next few years, Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) has an aggressive growth strategy. In this video clip from "The Future of Fintech" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on June 30, Fool.com contributors

With the market currently in a volatile state, now might not seem like the best time to buy stocks. On the other hand, the fact that stocks have seen their worst start to a year in more than half a

Most people cut it too close with their retirement savings; according to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, the median nest egg for a person in their 60s is just $172,000. Such a low

Rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, and concerns about the economy all have hurt risky assets. That's because, when times are tough, investors tend to flock to the safest investments. As a result

Sorry, Bob Barker and Drew Carey: The price isn't right. Inflation is at its highest level in 40 years. Nearly everything is more expensive these days, including gas, groceries, and any product that

If you're approaching retirement age, you may be grappling with a big decision: Should you take a reduced Social Security benefit as early as age 62, wait until full retirement age, or hold out for

Satellites are delicate things.

Built with sensitive circuitry, powered by crack-able solar panels, and swathed in paper-thin sheets of gold foil, satellites built on Earth must somehow survive

Don't buy when the price is too high. Buy when the price is lower. That's what many buyers do. It's why retailers frequently run special sales. And it's also why publicly traded companies sometimes

The first half of 2022 has been a difficult time for crypto investors. Rising interest rates and inflation conspired to knock cryptocurrencies from the all-time highs many hit last winter. At the

Like many people, I am investing money for my future. But it may come as a surprise to know that I've intentionally chosen an investment strategy that limits the potential returns I can earn.

If

The great growth stock pullback of 2022 hasn't been much fun, but it does offer investors areas of tremendous value. Many companies are trading at valuations not seen since the March 2020 crash

Did you know that a bad market technically isn't a bear market until the benchmark S&P 500 index is at least 20% below its latest peak? We're not quite there at the moment. After recovering from

In June, cryptocurrency-mining company Bitfarms (NASDAQ: BITF) sold 3,352 Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC) -- more than half of the Bitcoins the company was holding at the time. Considering more than 19

With the stock market sell-off, it is time to take a look at some high-quality companies that have been beaten up. The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector is a great place for income

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), the parent company of Facebook, is on something of a journey. Founder, chairman, and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg insists the metaverse is the next big

Shares of Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) fell by 41.3 % in the first half of 2022, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The videoconferencing company shot to

Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) saw a stark increase in activity on its platform in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 lockdowns, but since lockdowns subsided in most of the world, shares of the social media

There's a good chance Social Security will end up being an important retirement income source for you down the line. And so knowing what monthly benefit you're in line for is definitely a helpful