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Popular cryptocurrency brokerage and exchange Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) generates the bulk (93% in 2021) of its revenue from transaction fees. And because the market for digital assets is

Long-term growth investors are probably looking at the current state of the stock market with mixed emotions. The past six months have seen some of the world's most dominant companies struggle as

Investors typically see renewable energy companies as fast-growing but risky businesses. But not all renewable energy stocks are risky. Let's look at five such companies that have exhibited

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) first-quarter earnings release prompted some investors to abandon ship. On the day following the release, the company's stock price declined by over 14%. That sell-off led to

Operating in a growing industry is essential for a company to produce exceptional revenue and earnings growth.

And with steadily rising healthcare costs plus an expanding global population, few

Dividend Kings are stocks that have increased their payouts for 50 years or longer. They are among the best and safest income stocks to hold in your portfolio. Although they don't always provide

Worldwide sales of smartphones continue to weaken. While the pandemic and subsequent supply chain problems make it difficult to jump to sweeping conclusions based on recent smartphone market data

The best time to buy a stock is often right when the market overreacts to bad news. Big losses are frequently followed by big recoveries, and rough patches can create long-term opportunities

When looking at Verizon (NYSE: VZ), it's just a very steady business with remarkable revenue, but is there more to it than meets the eye? In this video clip from "The Virtual Opportunities Show" on

The average interest rate for a classic U.S. savings account is just 0.06% these days. Even the most generous banks don't offer more than 1% a year. Money market accounts are not much better and

It's only May, but 2022 has been brutal for stock market investors. Those who favor technology companies have fared the worst, with the Nasdaq 100 Technology index officially in a bear market

It's been an awful start to the year in the markets; in fact, 2022 is among the worst on record so far, with growth stocks struggling especially hard. Investors are scared, and in many cases fleeing

If you are looking to invest in a real estate investment trust (REIT), one of the first places to look for a cornerstone investment is the net lease space. The 800-pound gorilla in the industry is

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) stock has been an excellent investment over the past decade, rising about 530% over that time. Its steady gain over that time has significantly outpaced the broader

Saving for retirement is tough, and Social Security benefits can go a long way toward bridging the gap between what you have saved and what you need to enjoy your senior years comfortably.

However

More pet owners are shopping on Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) today, but that doesn't necessarily translate into a profitable company. In 2022, the market has been making it pretty clear that it hates

With many major stock market indices down year to date, some investors are scrambling to find a safe harbor for their hard-earned savings. One place they are turning to is the energy sector.

Energy

Surging inflation has been a key storyline this year, driving up the costs of most items. While rising inflation is a headwind for many companies, it's a tailwind for Brookfield Infrastructure 

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) hosted its 2022 annual shareholders meeting on Saturday. It was the first in-person meeting since 2019. As usual, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Along with most of the banking sector, U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), the fifth-largest bank by assets in the U.S., has struggled this year, with its stock down roughly 15%. Despite the fact that most

During the pandemic, remote work became the norm for many businesses but is there another shift happening? In this video clip from "The Virtual Opportunities Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on

Many people worry about having enough money to live on during retirement. And that's an understandable fear.

Living costs have been soaring lately due to inflation. While the increases we've seen

The tech market continues to get hammered due to the fear of consumer spending decreasing. Today's video focuses on Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), Unity Software (NYSE: U), Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM), and 

At Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) annual shareholder meeting on April 30, Warren Buffett revealed that Berkshire had increased its stake in Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) to

If you're hoping to have plenty of money in your later years, increasing the size of your Social Security check may be one of your priorities. While you'll always need savings in addition to your