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The metaverse is interesting for a long list of reasons, but most of all because it means different things to different companies. There hasn't been a technological development that promises such a

Investors have been stuck on a roller coaster of volatility in the overall market for nearly two months, leading some to eye dividend stocks to cushion the fall. But Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT)

We will remember 2021 for many things, such as the continuation of COVID-19, 7% inflation, and markets that touched all-time highs. It was also the year of the meme stock, in which companies like

Between 1928 and 2021, the S&P 500 generated positive returns during 62 calendar years. In other words, the broad market gained ground about two years out of every three. Those aren't bad odds for

Since the financial crisis, growth stocks have dominated value stocks and produced the bulk of market gains. The top seven largest companies in the S&P 500 are all big tech firms like Apple (NASDAQ:

Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) may not be a household name right now -- but give it time. Sooner or later (and probably sooner than later) there's a good chance you or someone in your household

Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR)is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates more than 280 sites in 26 countries on five continents, and it's been sharing the wealth for a good

With many elite universities offering online courses for dirt cheap, students can now pursue unconventional, affordable paths toward certification for in-demand skills. In this Motley Fool Live clip

Stock market crashes are a normal part of well-functioning financial systems. Every so often, a wave of selling starts and gains momentum as it spreads. Sometimes it can be triggered by a poor

Consumers have been spending more on apparel before venturing out again, and many shoe companies' sales are rallying as a result. However, Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) didn't miss a beat throughout the

2021 was a usual and unusual year for shareholders in industrial conglomerate Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON). On the one hand, the company raised full-year earnings guidance on every earnings call. But, on

In a recent episode of Real Talk on Motley Fool Live, a viewer asked whether distributions from real estate investment trusts, or REITs, meet the IRS definition of "qualified dividend." And while

It's a good goal to retire with your mortgage paid off so you don't have mortgage payments hanging over your head while you're on a more fixed income in retirement. It can also be very helpful to

Every week on Motley Fool Backstage Pass, there's a program called "The Gaming Show" where Fool contributors and analysts discuss what's happening in the video game industry. In a recent episode

This Jan. 12 episode of "The Crypto Show" on Backstage Pass features an interesting discussion between Fool.com contributors Chris MacDonald and Jon Quast as to what incentive PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL)

With shares down by about 80% from their 2021 peak, insurance technology company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) hasn't exactly been a strong performer recently. However, in this Fool Live video clip

The future of the auto industry is looking more and more like it will be electric, with major automakers announcing material plans to increase their electric vehicle (EV) output. It's a huge

Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) balance sheet is one of the best in the world. In this clip from "3 Minute Stocks Updates" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Jan. 5, Motley Fool contributors Brian Feroldi

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) both operate sticky cloud-based ecosystems. Autodesk, the publisher of AutoCAD, provides cloud-based subscriptions for its industry-standard

The beginning of the year can be a fantastic opportunity to make adjustments to your portfolio and add new investments to the mix.

If you've been on the fence about whether to invest in

Share prices of many gaming, e-commerce, and business communication stocks soared in 2020 and early 2021, then tanked dramatically in the later part of 2021. Tech stocks have come under intense

The marijuana sector is (in)famous for its persistent lack of profitability. Given that, it can be hard to find a company that at least occasionally lands in the black on the bottom line. 

And even

Inflation hasn't been this high in decades, and for consumers who are earning the same amount of money they were last year, it means they have less disposable income. It underlines the importance of

The stock market is going to tank at some point. Whether that happens next week, next month, or next year is anyone's guess.

It's actually pretty common for the stock market to undergo corrections

Investors are becoming more bullish on cryptocurrency. In June 2021 a survey showed that 10% of U.S. adults were willing to invest in crypto assets, according to eMarketer. But that figure has more