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In recent weeks, high-priced tech stocks have been selling off, while stocks in the commodities space have done relatively well. Commodity stocks were some of the best performers in 2021, after

Almost all companies that went public in 2021 fell shortly thereafter, and Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) was no exception. When the Latin American fintech's stock started trading on Dec. 9, 2021, it opened

Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) is arriving more than a year after market leaders Pfizer and Moderna to the coronavirus vaccine finish line. Difficulty with a manufacturing ramp up held the company back last

Cryptocurrency prices have been on a downhill slide. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has lost roughly half of its value over the last couple of months, currently priced at around $36,000 per token -- down

Wall Street doesn't always get it right. Some stocks that analysts really like don't perform well. Others that they dislike can be surprising stars.

However, analysts spend a lot of time poring over

What's the last thing that investors seeking income want? Temporary solutions. Income investors certainly don't want to buy stocks with dividends that are likely to be slashed. Nor do they desire to

If you think the stock market has made investors richer over the past couple of years, take a closer look at the cryptocurrency arena. The aggregate value of digital currencies nearly tripled to

If you want a more financially secure retirement, you may decide to take steps to increase your Social Security benefits.

There are indeed things you can do to boost the income these checks provide

Since the stock market bottomed out in March 2020, investors have enjoyed historic gains. It took less than 17 months for the broad-based S&P 500 to double from its bear market low. Furthermore, the

For well over a century, no asset class has more consistently built wealth for investors than stocks. But in recent years, stock gains haven't been able to hold a candle to the jaw-dropping

Many people have the goal of retiring early, whether it's to travel, pursue different hobbies, or simply enjoy a more laid-back schedule that doesn't involve spending 40 hours a week or more at the

Social Security is our nation's most important social program. According to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in February 2020, Social Security is responsible for pulling 21.7

Novartis (NYSE: NVS) and Molecular Partners (NASDAQ: MOLN) recently announced positive results from a phase 2 study of their experimental COVID-19 therapy ensovibep. In this Motley Fool Live video

Is the Great Cryptocurrency Winter about to end? That was a big question on the minds of many crypto investors Saturday afternoon and early evening, as many altcoins began paring their losses in

The number of stocks that have surpassed a trillion-dollar market cap is quite small. In this segment of Backstage Pass recorded on Jan. 7, Fool contributors Toby Bordelon, Rachel Warren, and Will

The intense selling pressure we saw ending the trading week for stocks continued into the weekend in the crypto market. Three of the top 11 tokens by market capitalization, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) started as a mail-order service for renting DVD movies, but its pivot into streaming content was the big step that made the company the top content provider it is today.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), popularly known as TSMC, released fourth-quarter results on Jan. 13 and shares of the chip giant surged following the report as it became evident that

Double-digit declines on a given day are one thing. However, when we see a number of top cryptocurrencies lose more than 20% in a given day, that's truly something to behold.

As of 10:15 a.m. ET

If you thought Friday's crypto sell-off was intense then you'll be shocked to see the state of trading on Saturday. Many cryptocurrencies were down by another 25% with some falling 30% in the last

Global cannabis sales are projected to reach $176 billion by 2030. What's more, U.S. legal marijuana sales are expected to make up more than half of this total at nearly $100 billion per year by the

It's the start of a new year, so you're probably looking at ways to improve your financial situation. Investing in the stock market is a wonderful tool for doing just that. While it may seem

Earlier this month, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) raised its fourth-quarter guidance. On Thursday, the airline giant posted results roughly in line with its updated forecast and slightly ahead of

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) has made some big acquisitions in the past, and it's now hinting that more deals could be on the way. The pharmaceutical giant recently announced a smaller licensing

Top metaverse cryptocurrencies Axie Infinity (CRYPTO: AXS), Decentraland (CRYPTO: MANA), and Enjin Coin (CRYPTO: ENJ) were once among the hottest tokens in the crypto world. Today, that positive