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Shares of Hostess Brands (NASDAQ: TWNK) rose a quick 10% at the open on Jan. 27. The maker of packaged snacks, like the iconic Twinkies that are referenced in its stock ticker, didn't report any

Stock prices have been falling, making this an interesting time to buy quality stocks at potentially attractive price points. You don't need a lot of money to take advantage of the compelling

Dividend stocks are worth serious consideration, especially given the current state of the economy. With inflation near 40-year highs in the U.S., dividends can be a source of supplemental income

Volatility in markets offer opportunity to pick quality stocks at attractive prices. The Nasdaq Composite Index is down 11.4% in January as of this writing. During volatile times, it is best to buy

Shares of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ: FLWS), which sells flowers and other gifts, fell dramatically as trading got underway on Jan. 27, dropping a massive 35% at the open. By roughly 10 a.m. ET the

The lithium rush is on. As a key element in the transition from fossil fuel dependence to renewable energy, the soft, silver-white metal is essential for batteries for electric vehicles and

Shares of semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) reported an earnings beat Wednesday evening -- then its stock crashed Thursday morning. As of 10 a.m. ET, shares of Intel stock are down 7.2%.

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), Lazard Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ), and Western Union (NYSE: WU) all offer dividends with yields above 4%, safe cash dividend payout ratios (trailing 12 months) below 55%

If you're an income-focused investor, you shouldn't settle for the paltry 1.3% yield that the average S&P 500 stock pays today. You can find much better yields out there that don't require you to

Clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) isn't exactly a name you'd associate with women's intimate apparel, but it also owns the Aerie brand. That's been a huge boon, even amid the

Multinational chemical company Linde (NYSE: LIN) has a lot to offer patient investors. In this clip from "Editorial" from Motley Fool Live, recorded on Jan. 18, Motley Fool contributor Lou Whiteman

The European Commission recently approved Amgen's (NASDAQ: AMGN) Lumykras to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adult patients with the KRAS G12C mutation whose condition didn't

Interest in developing the metaverse has spiked in the past year with Goldman Sachs' analysts pointing out that companies could invest anywhere between $135 billion and $1.35 trillion in the

Clorox (NYSE: CLX) thrived at the onset of the pandemic when folks were suddenly spending a lot more time at home. That created a surge in demand for the company's products, primarily used at home.

A Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is one of the most powerful ways you can invest for your retirement. Once your money is legally in that type of account, it can potentially grow tax-free

Even as we enter 2022, people are still quitting their jobs. From safety concerns as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, to more people choosing flexible and remote work options, to workers quitting

Last year, shares of the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) soared 63% as the global chip shortage highlighted the importance of its extreme ultraviolet (EUV)

The euphoria that helped the S&P 500 double between 2019 and the end of 2021 has evaporated so far in 2022. It's just three weeks into the year, and the S&P 500 is down over 7% while the Nasdaq is

Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI) reported better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 (which ended on Nov. 28) after the market close on Wednesday, Jan. 26. The denim and casual

In this video, I will be going over Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) Q4 earnings report and talking about its plans for the next couple of years. You can find the video below, but here are some highlights.

After reaching a high of $141 in November, Roblox's (NYSE: RBLX) share prices now hover around $63. Should you buy the dip, or take a pass?

The company has seen a sharp acceleration in new users

The CEOs of several major airlines recently sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC), warning that 5G could cause interference with

If you were lucky enough to avoid any investment losses in a bullish 2021, then 2022 has changed your luck. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is now down more than 9% year-to-date, a move that played

Several factors affect stock prices. Some of these, like macroeconomic and industry factors, are mainly out of a company's control. However, company-specific factors, which are a key driver of the

No matter how bad things get for Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) bulls, they always have a metric they can trot out to boost their case.

Peloton's churn rate, or the number of connected fitness