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On this week's episode of Industry Focus: Financials, host Jason Moser sits down with Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall. Tune in as they take a look at the most recent earnings reports from

One of the biggest names in the financial exchange and data industry, S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), has seen its stock price rise by nearly 1,000% over the last decade. Operating in four segments

Saving for retirement in a Roth IRA is a smart move for many reasons. Not only do Roth IRAs enjoy tax-free investment gains, but Roth IRA withdrawals are also tax-free, allowing seniors to access

Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm. With tokens including Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB), Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), and Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) ether up roughly 75,000,000%, 110%, and 523%

After the news broke that PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) is no longer pursuing an acquisition of Pinterest (NYSE: PINS), shares of the latter plunged. However, not all investors are necessarily

Stocks rose last week, helping both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) set new all-time records. The S&P is now up over 25% so far this year, and

The main theme of last year's third-quarter earnings season was the economic recovery and hopes of an effective and widely distributed COVID-19 vaccine. This year, supply chain challenges, rising

Acquisitions are a touchy subject for investors, as few companies can pull them off successfully. AT&T (NYSE: T) purchased DirecTV for $48 billion in 2015; then spun it off for a measly $16 billion

The higher a Social Security benefit you start out with, the more monthly income you can expect to enjoy throughout retirement. And if you're behind in the retirement savings department, it

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) has been a sure bet for most of the past year and a half. The company brought its coronavirus vaccine from early development to market in about nine months. And the product

What's more exciting than a stock with a penchant for skyrocketing? Probably a stock that skyrockets without immediately falling right back down to earth -- but that's not at all what I'll be

With a net worth of $104 billion (as of Nov. 4), Warren Buffett is arguably one of the greatest investors of all time. Since 1995, his company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has

Last week, the benchmark S&P 500 did what it's been doing throughout much of 2021: It galloped to another record close. But the broad-based index isn't the only thing on Wall Street hitting rarified

Every dog has its day. That's especially applicable for a certain digital coin named after a Japanese hunting dog. Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has skyrocketed nearly 70,000,000% so far this year. It's

Want a reason to worry about your investments? Go type "stock market crash prediction" in your favorite search engine. You can even narrow the search down to the past month. Believe me, you'll find

Coronavirus vaccine makers are generating billions of dollars in revenue. In fact, leaders Pfizer and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) may bring in $54 billion combined this year. In their earnings reports

With apologies to the rock band Dire Straits, you're not going to get "money for nothing." However, you can definitely get money on a regular basis by buying the right stocks. I'm referring, of

Dating back to the late 1800s, the stock market has reigned supreme. Even though other asset classes have had their moment in the sun, such as housing in the 2000s, no investment vehicle has

If you have access to a 401(k) plan, you have a prime opportunity to save well for retirement. That's because 401(k)s come with generous annual contribution limits. And also, many employers that

"Never" is a strong word. I can imagine selling some or all of just about any stock I own -- perhaps because I suddenly need a lot of money to pay medical bills, or because a stock simply seems

Making a solid return on investment (ROI) is critical when selling your home. After all, a home is an investment. It should grow in value, helping you build wealth and improve your financial station

Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) stock climbed 16% in October, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The stock reversed declines that followed its announced acquisition of Mailchimp in

Shares of health insurance stock UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) climbed 17.8% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

UnitedHealth beat earnings estimates for the fourth

Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng (NYSE: XPEV) had a strongmOctober, gaining 31.2%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. While that still only brings its year-to-date

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network stocks have garnered much interest as EVs look to take a significantly larger share of the transportation sector. But there are still questions about whether