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Roku's (NASDAQ: ROKU) stock soared nearly 150% in 2020 as it sold more streaming devices and ads on its software platform during the pandemic. But this year its stock fell more than 20% as it faced

Interest in the metaverse has exploded during the pandemic, as the mix of virtual worlds and other internet technologies rapidly gains consumer uptake and investor interest.

What exactly the

When the online gambling market exploded in 2020 because of the pandemic, stocks like DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) benefited most, and for good reason. The company's revenue jumped, investors in growth

The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over. A new variant of the virus, called omicron, is now making its way around the world. This new strain of the virus seems more contagious than the previous ones, but

If you're already retired -- or at least approaching that time of your life -- generating spendable income is probably on your mind. And rightfully so. Although your spending needs typically fall

Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) has some big questions to answer for investors in a few days. The restaurant chain was a popular reopening bet on Wall Street in early 2021, but that optimism has been

While Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) currently holds the reigning title of the world's most valuable company with a market capitalization of nearly $2.7 trillion, could a company like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)

In recent months, signs that this year's high inflation could persist have spooked investors and led to a lot of uncertainty around the stock market. In October, the Consumer Price Index had its

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: FB), formerly known as Facebook, has garnered lots of attention recently, primarily due to the causes that led to the name change. The company has highlighted that it will be

If you've considered investing in the software-as-a-service trend, you've likely come across Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR). In this segment of Backstage Pass, recorded on Nov. 1, Fool.com

It's no secret that investing in newly public companies can be a highly speculative venture. However, not all IPO stocks are created equal, and some might just be worth putting on your watchlist. In

The broader market is again flirting with all-time highs. But many investors, including myself, are sitting on some substantial losses in 2021 because several popular growth stocks have pulled back

Some life choices are hard to make, but investing in stocks is a pretty easy decision for those who can afford it. After all, the stock market remains one of the best ways to grow your capital over

Two decades is a long time to be invested in a stock. As it relates to the markets, a lot of big events have had quite an influence on stock performance over the past 20 years. From the events

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) might initially seem like an attractive investment for value-oriented income investors. The chipmaker's stock trades at just 10 times forward earnings and pays a forward

Do you know exactly how your monthly Social Security benefit will be calculated?

Most people don't have a clear picture of the formula used to set their retirement checks -- or of the decisions they

Whether you're a retiree or just someone who doesn't want to watch stocks all day, a good dividend stock can be a great investment. Money keeps flowing into your portfolio, and you can use that

There's a concise saying in investing that, when properly applied, can make you a better investor. It is as follows: "The trend is your friend." While it's often ascribed to momentum trading, the

Even in a historically volatile market, excellent long-term investment opportunities are still ripe for the picking. In this segment of Backstage Pass, recorded on Nov. 15, Fool.com contributors

Although revenue and cash flow growth are often the leading drivers of a stock's performance over the long run, few factors are more impactful in the short term than a stock's narrative.

Narrative

Many people are familiar with employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. And if your company makes one available, you may already be on the road to building yourself a substantial retirement nest egg.

But

Online freelance marketplace Fiverr International (NYSE: FVRR) was a massive winner during the pandemic. Its stock climbed from the $20s in March 2020 to as high as $336 just a year later.

Since

Tilly's (NYSE: TLYS) is a little-known retailer with 243 stores across the U.S. The majority of its locations are in California, Texas, and Florida. Like many other brick-and-mortar retailers, the

Speaking at an investor's conference in Sydney, Australia earlier this month, Charlie Munger gave away the big secret to his and longtime-partner Warren Buffett's success in the stock market. If you

The cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has wowed investors with its path up the charts. It's now the 13th biggest cryptocurrency by market value. And it's climbed more than 44,000,000% this