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The S&P 500, an index that covers 80% of the entire stock market, has been down about 8% since Jan. 1. The prospect of rising interest rates in response to higher inflation is a looming uncertainty

The global gaming platform Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has been wildly successful for players and developers alike. In this video clip from "The Gaming Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Feb. 7, Fool

Just seven years since it was first announced, SpaceX's Starlink has evolved to become the world's biggest (by number of satellites) and most popular satellite broadband internet system, with plans

Growth and technology stocks have struggled in the last few months. Many stocks are down 25% or more from their previous highs, which can be tough for investors to stomach. However, with depressed

The stock market has struggled in recent months, especially in the tech sector. Investors are increasingly worried about the economic impact of high inflation and potential interest rate hikes, both

Since its public launch in July 2015, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has generated a monster return of 106,000%, absolutely crushing the broader stock market. The volatile nature of digital assets might

Income from retirement savings is crucial as a supplement to your Social Security benefit if you don't want to face serious financial worries in your later years. Unfortunately, recent data from the

Palantir's (NYSE: PLTR) stock plunged 16% to a 52-week low on Feb. 17 after the company posted its fourth-quarter results.

The data analytics company's revenue rose 34% year over year to $433

The average refund for the 2020 tax year was $2,827. While many people treat those refunds as windfalls to be spent on splurges such as vacations or large purchases, paying down debt -- particularly

Today's high inflation is a good reminder that your savings need to grow just to keep your purchasing power intact. The best way to do that may be growth stocks and dividend growth stocks, which

Social Security benefits can make up a substantial source of income in retirement, but there's a chance you may not receive as much as you think.

Your benefit amount is based primarily on your

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks broadly have been trading at sky-high valuations lately. But that doesn't apply to every company operating in that market. A few are still valued at extremely attractive

Warren Buffett once stood out for his avoidance of tech stocks. But eventually, over time, he would go on to admit that his initial view was wrong, revealing to CNBC in 2017 that he wished he had

On Thursday, the U.S. stock market suffered one of its worst days of 2022, with all three major indices down 1.8% to 2.9% on the day. Share prices of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure

In this segment of "The Gaming Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Feb. 7, Fool contributors Jon Quast, Jose Navarro, and analyst Sanmeet Deo discuss what the future may look like in the gaming

Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) managed to eke out operating profit expansion in 2021 despite massive investments in its Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, fulfillment capacity, COVID safety

Many investors rely on index funds to build their portfolios, and for good reason. The beauty of index funds is that they take the guesswork out of investing. Rather than have to thoroughly research

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: FB) released fourth quarter earnings in early February that left many investors contemplating the company's future. As a result, Meta lost over $230 billion in market value

Mobile gaming competition platform Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ) was a darling within the investment community about a year ago when it soared from the low $20s to more than $45 per share on a partnership

The world continues to grapple with a big question: "When will the chip shortage end?" The answer is almost certainly not 2022. Perhaps it will end in 2023, but it's too early to know for sure. In

It's pretty difficult to ignore the cryptocurrency craze -- despite the well-publicized price volatility. More now than ever, people are trying to find new ways to incorporate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)

Many factors go into determining how much retirement income retirees get from Social Security. However, the age when you first start getting payments is one of the most important decisions you'll

Stellar Lumens (CRYPTO: XLM) climbed about 100% last year. But since, like many cryptocurrencies, this player has struggled to move higher. Year to date, Stellar is down about 24% and trading at

No one knows for sure how any given stock will perform in the future. That's true even of the highly paid analysts on Wall Street. 

However, when those analysts like stocks of companies that are

Does high yield translate to high risk? Many investors make that assumption when it comes to dividend stocks. It's often a correct assumption. But not always.

Some stocks offer juicy dividend yields