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It's an idea that isn't always given much thought, but not every type of investment is well suited for every type of investment account.

Higher-risk trades that might result in a loss often make the

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Advertising used to be much simpler. If a company wanted to attract customers it could rent a billboard, run a magazine ad, or air a commercial. But today, businesses are relying increasingly on

Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, has changed the perception about exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Wood's investment philosophy of investing in disruptive innovation stocks has made her a lot of money

UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a developer of automation software for repetitive office tasks, went public in April at $56 per share. The stock price surged to $90 the following month, but subsequently

Open enrollment is kicking off at many companies, which means now may be the time for you to start electing your benefits for the year. And if you end up enrolling in a high-deductible insurance

One of the interesting outcomes of the coronavirus pandemic is the surge in housing prices. Folks realized they would be spending a lot more time at home and desired better accommodations

Depsite its dreadful performance over the last two years, investors may still hold out a smudge of hope that things will turn around for Canada-based marijuana producer Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ: ACB)

There are several approaches to investing, even though the goal is always to make money. Some investors focus on high-growth stocks, even if they're highly valued. Others look for bargain prices

With so many promising and intriguing U.S.-based companies for investors to choose from, it's perhaps unsurprising that American investors often fail to think about adding foreign companies to their

The Nasdaq 100 has had an enormous run since the pandemic hit the stock market. Most investors want a piece of that action, but high valuations and market volatility might scare you away from diving

Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) days as the undisputed champion of electric vehicles are long gone. 

The automotive industry is in the middle of an electric revolution, and there is suddenly no shortage of

The healthcare sector has been a serious disappointment for investors in 2021. After a banner year in 2020 thanks to the advent of several highly lucrative COVID-19 vaccines and therapies, the

Inflation in the U.S. is the highest it's been in 13 years, according to the latest numbers for September. According to the Department of Labor, total inflation was 5.4% year over year. When

Recessions don't affect every industry equally. And depending on what is causing the recession, an industry could skate by virtually unscathed. In the economic downturn associated with the dotcom

It's an understatement to say Warren Buffett knows a thing or two about investing. Few if any CEOs have generated such high returns as consistently and for as long as Buffett has.

Although his total

International auction and e-commerce site eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) is hoping to maintain the momentum it has gained since the pandemic's onset when millions of buyers joined the platform.  

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To say that Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) COVID-19 vaccine has been a success would be a massive understatement, but there's no scenario where it justifies the company's $129 billion valuation all by

A decade ago, only 16 states allowed the sale of marijuana for medical use, and none had yet legalized its sale for recreational use. Now, 36 states allow medical marijuana sales, and 18 of those

CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) is one of the most exciting biotechs on the market today, because it's pushing the limits of what is possible when it comes to treating hereditary diseases. It's

Finding great dividend stocks doesn't always lead you to companies with the biggest payouts. In fact, it's often the companies that appear to have minuscule distributions -- but grow them

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is a commercial real estate finance company, and it isn't a familiar name to the average investor -- but maybe it should be. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on

Retirees have a choice to make about when to file for Social Security. Seniors become eligible for retirement income as soon as they turn 62 but can also file for benefits any time between ages 62

Merck (NYSE: MRK) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics have already made a big splash with positive results for their COVID-19 pill. However, there are are other companies nipping at their heels. In this

Although Wall Street offers no guarantees, one near-constant has been the outperformance of dividend stocks over the long run.

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