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Despite the occasional flash of bullish brilliance, the broad market is still losing ground. This means most individual stocks are doing the same. There are a few tickers, however, shrugging off the

The most recent consumer price index reading from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics put inflation at 9.1% in June. Inflation hurts e-commerce stocks as demand for their goods will likely decline

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is an electric and natural gas utility with a long and successful history of reliability. That underpins its status as a relatively safe investment option for those

It's not difficult to find companies that have recently performed poorly on the market. After all, equities are experiencing a downturn, and the S&P 500 is in a full-blown bear market (defined as a

You work hard for your money. Because of that, it should work hard on your behalf when you invest it, especially if you're seeking some passive income. Ideally, you'd want income streams that

Decarbonization is one of the biggest megatrends to hit the global economy in generations. Worldwide, preventing a climate catastrophe will demand investments of more than $150 trillion over the

For a company demonstrating powerful growth and harnessing incredible opportunity, you don't need to look further than MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI). The Latin American e-commerce giant posted

The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD), Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), and Pubmatic (NASDAQ: PUBM) have all been crushed during this bear market. The ad-tech sector in general has been hit hard now that fears of an

The most recent earnings report for Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) showed another positive quarter. In this clip from "3 Minute Stock Updates" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on July 6, Fool.com contributor

There's no going back now. Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is committed to its idea of adding a lower-priced subscription plan supported by digital advertising, and the company has tapped Microsoft (NASDAQ:

Nothing tests the patience of investors like the market sell-off we have witnessed this year. Year to date, the widely followed S&P 500 index has dropped 19%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite

Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) has been a bust for long-term investors since launching as a real estate spinoff from Sears Holdings seven years ago. After an initial burst of investor

Adobe's (NASDAQ: ADBE) second-quarter earnings report was very strong, especially in one segment that may come as a surprise. In this clip from "3 Minute Stock Updates" on Motley Fool Live, recorded

Let's be clear about one thing: Any stock that loses 80% of its value from its all-time high carries inherent risks. But that doesn't mean the company is uninvestable, especially given how broad the

When thinking ahead to retirement and making plans for your future, it's important that you make realistic assessments of what life will be like in your senior years. Otherwise, you could end up

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have sold off this year due to concerns about a recession as interest rates head higher. That has investors worried about their near-term growth prospects. 

After a red-hot start to the year, oil prices have taken a breather recently. WTI, the primary U.S. oil price benchmark, has fallen more than 20% over the past month. That cooldown has caused most

When it comes to investing in real estate, there are different routes you can take to make money. And one option is to purchase a home that you rent out to tenants.

Many real estate investors do

Over the past year, Coupang's (NYSE: CPNG) stock has been down considerably, but there are a few encouraging signs ahead. In this video clip from "3 Minute Stock Updates" on Motley Fool Live

The right dividend stocks can shower investors with reliable passive income. This can be used to cover bills and secure financial independence for investors.

But how can investors be sure they are

After you've been paying Social Security taxes from every paycheck, retirement is a time to reap the fruits of your labor and begin receiving your benefits. The amount of your benefits depends

The market for advanced computer chips continues to grow not only in value, but in importance. The pandemic was proof of that, with production of many consumer products, from game consoles to new

While high-yield stocks may seem more alluring to investors looking to create passive income, looking for smaller, easily funded dividends is frequently the more prudent long-term strategy.

Though

If you like high-yielding dividends, you're in luck this year. With stock prices tumbling, dividend yields are on the rise. That's enabling income-focused investors to lock in even more attractive

Following a bull market from mid-2020 through the end of 2021, the stock market has had a humbling 2022, with many great companies and major indexes dropping well into the double-digit percentage