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Generally, it's a bad idea for an investor to buy only one stock. The Motley Fool suggests you should aim for a portfolio of at least 25 stocks to protect yourself against extreme volatility in any

Shares of BlackSky Technology (NYSE: BKSY) launched into orbit this week, closing Wednesday's session with a 97% gain. The reason for the spike is that the company was one of three chosen by the

Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) investors have some big questions heading into the company's earnings report next week. The identity-management software giant likely benefited from strong demand in the

One of the many things I've learned as an investor is that winning companies tend to keep winning. While there are times when a laggard will turn things around, some companies know how to

Today's video focuses on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and three recent announcements investors should watch. First is the completion of the Pensando acquisition. The second is that Microsoft

Like most people, you have a limited amount of money and must decide what to do with it. This can be a complicated choice if you have debt you're trying to pay back, but you're also eager to begin

Over the last two years, the median national home price has grown by 34% -- over four times the growth rate from 2018 to 2020. Many real estate markets have seen home prices increase at even higher

While many investors in the United States may not be immediately familiar with the name Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), they are almost certainly familiar with some of the companies within in its

There are many paths to take when growing the wealth needed for a comfortable retirement, and there's no need to take just one. In fact, it's probably not advisable.

Diversification is a prime

You go to the grocery store and see that your favorite potato chips are 50% off. Scooping up two bags for one price is a no-brainer. 

Then, you come home and log into your brokerage account and see

In an environment of soaring food prices, it makes sense to start looking at stocks in the agricultural sector. As such, insecticide and herbicide manufacturer FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) is worth

Shares of Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) soared 29% this week compared to where they closed on Friday, May 20 after the company reported first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on the

Roughly eight months ago, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), America's largest bank, launched a digital consumer bank in the United Kingdom. The goal was not only to establish a presence in the U.K

Consumer staples company Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) has joined a growing list of companies that have seen their stock punished after reporting soft guidance in their recent earnings reports. Shares

If you have a long investing time horizon, growth stocks offer a tantalizing way to build wealth. Although the market has been hit with fears about a slowing economy, and the S&P 500 fell into bear

Putting $1,000 into the stock market right now may seem like risky business. With inflation still stubbornly high and the Federal Reserve poised to continue raising rates, investors have shunned

From high interest rates and inflation to a wildly fluctuating stock market, investors are trying to follow a lot of bouncing balls right now. What might've been an amazing investment in the

On April 25, AstraZeneca's (NASDAQ: AZN) biologics license application for its tremelimumab and Imfinzi drug pairing was accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat patients

Pizza restaurant chain Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has been one of the market's big winners over the past decade, generating roughly 1,000% returns compared to 200% for the S&P 500. However, the

Financial technology company Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) has proven to be one of the most volatile stocks on Wall Street since going public at the end of 2020. Shares have swung between a low of

The S&P 500 is right on the cusp of entering a bear market, defined as a 20% decline from the recent peak. While bear markets can be brutal, they often provide the opportunity to buy high-quality

Real estate investing can be a great way to earn a passive income. Once you've done your homework, invested in a property, and found someone to pay for its use every month, you can sit back and

A 401(k) is a very popular account for retirement savings. Typically, 401(k)s are provided by employers, and companies may even match your contributions. Since money can be taken out of your

Shares of Chevron (NYSE: CVX) have surged this year. They've rocketed 50%, recently hitting an all-time intraday high of $177.93 per share. That's an impressive performance considering the sell-off

Warren Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, took a few new positions in the 2022 first quarter, including insurance company Markel (NYSE: MKL). That's an interesting partnership since