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The stock market is having a forgettable 2022 so far thanks to multiple headwinds, such as the geopolitical instability in Europe, surging inflation, a contracting economy, and a hawkish Federal

Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) plans to report fiscal 2022 first-quarter earnings on May 18. The second-largest home improvement company in the world is expecting sales growth to moderate in the coming year.

It almost felt like someone knew Plug Power's (NASDAQ: PLUG) news would be bad. Shares of hydrogen fuel cell pioneer Plug Power plunged more than 14% in daily trading Monday morning, ahead of the

The S&P 500 Index has been in a downdraft, which materially increases uncertainty for long-term investors. However, weak markets can be a good time to start looking for dividend stocks, given that

Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) posted its first-quarter earnings report on May 9. The online insurance provider's revenue rose 89% year over year to $44.3 million, which beat analysts' estimates by $1.1

So far, 2022 has been rough for investors. This is especially true for the technology and internet sectors. While the S&P 500 is "only" down 13.5% year to date, the Nasdaq 100, which comprises 100

A market crash is a sudden and dramatic drop in prices across a broad index of stocks, usually by at least 20%. The description is open to some interpretation, but many investors would argue that

All dividend-paying companies are not created equal. While there are some companies you can say have a reliable dividend, there are others who get the celebrated title of "Dividend King."

If you're

The stock market has been falling steadily for weeks, and Wednesday morning didn't bring immediate relief. News that the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% in April with core figures climbing

The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector has cooled off considerably this year. Shares of the average REIT ended April down more than 8% on the year, weighed down by higher interest rates and

Real estate investments have a long history in this country of moving independently of the stock market, which sounds like a pretty good thing right about now.

But investing directly in real estate

The true testament of a stock's quality is its ability to consistently hike its dividend decade after decade. This is because stocks that steadily pay shareholders more cash with each passing year

Earning passive income through real estate investing sounds pretty appealing. You can earn money from your investments while working a full-time job, traveling, caring for kids or others, or just

Last month was a brutal one for the markets, with the S&P 500 falling 9%. It was the worst April for the index in 52 years. Inflation, rising interest rates, and a war in Ukraine are just a few of

Crude oil and natural gas prices have risen sharply in recent months, boosting the performance of oil and gas companies. Strong quarterly results, as well as climbing oil and gas prices, have

Shares of Camping World Holdings (NYSE: CWH), the recreational vehicle (RV) retailer, have had a rough start to 2022, falling 37% year to date. Investors are worried that higher gas prices will

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) pioneered the fast-casual food category, serving customers quality Tex-Mex items made from responsibly-sourced ingredients. The stock, which has risen 176% over

Passive income can bring some stability to your portfolio. That's particularly nice during periods of macroeconomic uncertainty. With inflation at a 40-year high and interest rates on the rise, the

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Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON)Q3 2022 Earnings CallMay 10, 2022, 8:30 a.m. ET

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The S&P 500 Information Technology index is down 24% from its high, putting the sector in a bear market. But over the last decade, the index is still up 404%, easily outpacing the 193% return of the

Cleaning products veteran Clorox (NYSE: CLX) has been a tricky investment recently. The stock soared to an all-time high of $240 per share in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the gains

Investors have many different strategies for evaluating stocks. But if you are going to be a great buy-and-hold investor, there are a few key traits a stock should exhibit before you add it to your

In a market like the one we are experiencing right now, dividend stocks have been somewhat of a safe haven. The payouts can boost income or an investment's total return.

One reliable dividend stock

When it comes to finding companies to hold for the long term, investors need to take a cautious approach. Thinking about investments that can hold up for decades is way different than thinking in

It's hard to fathom the quick reversal of Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) business since the pandemic's onset. First, it thrived as billions of people were cooped up at home and demand for in-home