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For Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM), big companies spending big money is a serious opportunity. 

In this Backstage Pass video, which aired Sept. 28, 2021, Motley Fool contributor Brian Withers explains.

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JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) will kick off earnings season this week. The stock has performed well after surviving a pandemic-dominated 2020. Its financial performance showed just how strong the

Where you put your retirement savings is just as important as what you invest in. The right account can help you save on taxes and invest in securities that align with your long-term goals. Some

Since the first report of AIDS in 1981, the scientific community has been working tirelessly to develop therapies for AIDS, as well as preventative treatments for the initial stages, HIV.

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Taxes. They're unavoidable, no matter what stage of life you're in. And that extends to retirement.

In the course of your retirement planning, be sure to account for these key tax issues. Otherwise

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) (NASDAQ: ZM) has a very nice, profitable business in the internet, media, and technology (IMT) sector with its Zillow app. The company generates well over $1 billion each year by

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is on the forefront of the shift toward streaming entertainment, but slowing subscriber growth and lower-than-expected earnings in the second quarter have some investors

In 2022, Social Security retirees will likely receive a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) equal to 6% to 6.1% of their benefits, according to the Senior Citizens League. This is the

The best investments historically have come from buying high-growth stocks at a reasonable valuation and holding on for a decade or longer. We all know about the past returns of stocks like Amazon

For more than 125 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has been a barometer of the stock market's health.

Though it began as a 12-company index back in May 1896, it's now

Small. Unproven. Subject to manipulation. Those are just some of the potential downsides to investing in penny stocks. At one point, the term referred only to stocks that traded for less than $1 per

Investors using the Robinhood platform generally love strong near-term gains. So many of their favorite stocks are those that have delivered in a period of days or weeks. But that doesn't mean the

GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) numbers tend to capture quarterly earnings reports headlines, and for good reason. However, basic financials don't always tell the whole story

One of the biggest myths with investing is that you must have a lot of money to get started. Another investing myth is that you have to pick the exact right time to buy stocks. 

The reality is that

From X to Y by when? That's the best way to establish a goal. Define where you are now (X), where you want to be (Y), and the desired time period for achieving the goal. The challenge with investing

Whether investors realize it or not, they've borne witness to stock market history over the past 19 months. They've navigated their way through the quickest decline of at least 30% in the benchmark

If your employer has a 401(k) plan, it's usually a good option to use it to save for your retirement. That's especially true if your job includes a matching contribution from your employer.

But if

Whether you're an experienced investor or are just getting started in the stock market, choosing the right investments is key to generating wealth -- and it can make the difference between losing

Age 70 is far from the most popular to sign up for Social Security. In fact, seniors most commonly claim benefits at 62 because that's the earliest age they can file.

Signing up at full retirement

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A $100 million bet can sound pretty massive. That's what Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) is investing in enabling apps on its eponymous platform. 

In this Backstage Pass video, which aired Sept. 28, 2021, Motley

Nike (NYSE: NKE) has been on top of the sports world for more than a generation, and the company has built a lot of brand equity over that time. Looking ahead, the company's investments in

In today's market, bargain-priced companies are hard to find. When you add the fact that low interest rates have forced income-oriented investors farther up the risk curve for income, finding deals

Mention Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) in the same conversation, and it's easy to draw comparisons of one learning from the other. Disney+ has emerged as a rival to Netflix by