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In this segment from Motley Fool Live, recorded on Jan. 6, Fool contributor Jason Hall examines Stem (NYSE: STEM), a software company that is the market leader in smart energy storage.

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The U.S. stock market roared to another big gain in 2021, despite the continued toll of the COVID-19 pandemic -- not to mention other potential pitfalls like supply-chain snarls and rising

Last year, the IRS postponed the start of the tax-filing season due to the pandemic. This year, the agency plans to start on schedule and will begin accepting tax returns as early as Jan. 24. That

Launching a new product used to take months or years, and one of the biggest challenges was attracting new users to try -- and then pay for -- the product. Hot growth SaaS stocks companies like

Shares of South Korean e-commerce leader Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) fell as much as 20% this week, before bouncing slightly to finish the week down 18.3%.

There wasn't any news out of the company itself

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) had an odd year in 2021. On the one hand, the renewable energy producer delivered strong results through the third quarter, growing its funds from

Technological innovation continues to influence how we live, from how we watch television to remote work. A lot has changed globally over the past few decades, and long-term stock winners like

Electric-vehicle (EV) newcomers Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) captured headlines in 2021 after both companies went public, began delivering vehicles, and set bold

You've probably heard that inflation is surging. And even if you haven't seen the scary headlines, you've assuredly noticed the costs of groceries, gas, heating, and many other household necessities

According to semiconductor company Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), "The metaverse is a shared virtual 3D world, or worlds, that are interactive, immersive, and collaborative." It's a futuristic vision that

The Great Resignation is clearly upon us, and with it comes a very mixed bag. On the one hand, the fact that American workers are quitting in droves opens the door for job seekers to more easily

Take-Two Interactive's (NASDAQ: TTWO) move to acquire leading mobile game developer Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) for $12.7 billion didn't receive a round of applause. The stock price fell sharply on the

Over the past three decades, the average life expectancy in the U.S. has risen from 74.9 years in 1990 to 78.8 years in 2020. One of the biggest factors in this significant uptick in lifespan is

It's a new year, and investors are looking at today's hot investment themes: New industries that offer rapid growth and compelling returns for the investors who pick the next big winner. But there

Companies coming public through mergers with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) became quite trendy in early 2021, but interest (and investments) in them fizzled quite a bit in the latter

I know plenty of people who want nothing more than to retire early. But I feel the opposite way.

The idea of retirement in general sounds a little scary to me because I'm the sort of person who

Broadly speaking, technology companies had one of their best years ever in 2021. But historical stock market returns suggest 2022 is unlikely to be as strong as last year, and that means investors

In this segment of Motley Fool Live, recorded on Jan. 6, Fool contributor Trevor Jennewine explores how DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) has been able to gain some significant traction in the crowded cloud

Social Security is undoubtedly one of the most important programs in U.S. history, since it helps to provide crucial support for seniors. Unfortunately, many people have misconceptions about what

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming more prevalent in today's society, reaching into industries that many investors never would have thought. Deere & Company, for example, is bringing

You don't need deep pockets to get started in investing or add to your current positions. Many brokerages now offer fractional-share investing, making it easier than ever to put small sums of money

Like any other evolving industry, the marijuana sector also consistently experiences some highs and lows. The prospects of legalization helped the sector soar last year, but legislation delays then

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently confirmed that the central bank will be raising interest rates this year, and previous comments suggest that multiple rate hikes could be in the

The market ended 2021 with well-above-average gains despite the pandemic's continued ravaging of the world. The S&P 500 gained 26.9% last year, but it's starting the year on a downtrend. Are stocks

Sometimes, the stocks most investors have never heard of offer the greatest upside potential. In this Motley Fool Live video, recorded on Jan. 5, Motley Fool contributors Keith Speights and Brian