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The global pandemic absolutely crushed entertainment businesses. Movie theaters, theme parks, concert venues, and many others had to temporarily close their doors, work around new COVID-19

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is probably the most widely recognized energy company in the U.S. That's both a good thing and a bad thing as this bellwether tries to navigate an industry that is known for

Retiring debt-free is obviously ideal, but taking a little debt into retirement isn't the end of the world. A mortgage payment you've budgeted for in your retirement plan probably isn't going to

Over the past several years, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has fallen far behind Airbus (OTC: EADSY) in virtually every respect. The U.S. aerospace giant is building far fewer commercial jets than its top

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) are excellent growth stocks investors can buy and hold for the next decade. Each delivers robust revenue expansion as they ride powerful secular

After a rough end to 2021 and a bleak start to 2022, it looked as if growth stocks had been left for dead. However, there have been some promising signs over the last few weeks. Former growth stock

The first half of 2022 had the dubious distinction of ending with the largest market loss on record in more than 50 years. For investors used to the recent bull market, this can feel like a blow

Investing in shares of individual stocks can be a great way to earn impressive investment returns and build wealth. But that's the case only if you have the knowledge and are willing to put in the

In periods of rising inflation and slowing economic growth, such as what we're currently experiencing, there is one constant that investors can count on, and that is the reliability of dividend

Growth and real estate investment trusts (REITs) don't typically go together. In return for the privilege of not paying corporate income taxes, REITs are required to pay out at least 90% of net

Admittedly, the term "monster opportunity" may seem like a relative description in today's market. The almost 28% decline from all-time highs in the Nasdaq Composiite index has taken many

Many stocks pay a dividend. However, some stand out for their ability to consistently increase that payout over time. That makes them ideal for those seeking to collect passive income. 

Three stocks

Shares of electronics company HP (NYSE: HPQ) -- not to be confused with business cloud company HP Enterprises -- showed up in Warren Buffett's stock portfolio this past spring. In a regulatory

In this video clip from "The Future of Fintech" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on June 30, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel briefly outlines why Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) should be able to navigate a

Dividend investors tend to ignore tech stocks. As an industry focused heavily on emerging companies and rapid growth, these enterprises have often chosen to reinvest in themselves rather than

Share prices of Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) and Wix.com (NASDAQ: WIX) have both taken beatings in the first half of 2022. Each company was a high-flying early-pandemic winner as households and small

The pandemic led to stellar results in the stock market for many gaming companies. With more and more players headed outside to "touch grass" and fewer stuck indoors with their computers, those hot

GameStop (NYSE: GME) is capturing headlines since it announced a 4-for-1 stock split after the markets closed on Wednesday, July 6. The brick-and-mortar game retailer's shares spiked on the day

In today's volatile market, it's not hard to find growth stocks that trade at huge discounts compared to their highs. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) are two FAANG stocks trading

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is one of the world's largest producers of DRAM and NAND memory chips. It's the third-largest DRAM manufacturer after Samsung and SK Hynix, according to IC Insights

Many of the market's highly shorted stocks certainly merit the doubt. Some companies are obviously overselling their potential in an effort to buoy their stock's price, but investors often see right

Multistate cannabis operator TerrAscend (OTC: TRSSF) purchased new facilities and acquired new brands in Midwest and East Coast cannabis spheres in Q1 2022, flexing its strategy to go deep in

Tax law can easily make your head spin. When you add cryptocurrency to the mix, it can become even more confusing. But it's important to know how taxes for cryptocurrency work to avoid getting in

Down 20.6% through June, the S&P 500 is off to its worst start in five decades and is officially in a bear market. It can be tough to endure bear markets, especially when your portfolio loses value

The stock market has tanked since the start of 2022, owing largely to the Fed's decision to raise interest rates to tamp down inflation and a string of detrimental impacts from the war in Ukraine