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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), the conglomerate headed by Warren Buffett, owns a massive stock portfolio worth well over $300 billion today. From consumer electronics and financial

Since income investors are typically looking to buy shares of stable businesses with proven track records for their portfolios, it makes sense to consider stocks with decades of dividend increases

The S&P 500's bullish run higher in 2021 seems to be taking a breather in September. The market index is down about 1.5% month-to-date. Some tech stocks have seen even steeper declines, evidenced by

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) is back to growing again. Just one quarter after announcing a sales slump, compared to a pantry-stocking period a year ago, the cereal and snack-food giant said that

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) stock hasn't performed very well so far this year. The company will soon face generic competition for top-selling Revlimid. However, it also has several newer drugs

Retiring a millionaire may seem out of reach, especially if you're not already wealthy. However, it's easier than you may think to retire rich, even if you're earning an average salary.

The key is

Among the five largest U.S. airlines, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the only one that has not ordered the Boeing (NYSE: BA) 737 MAX. In recent years, the airline giant has dealt primarily with

Dividend stocks are an excellent source of supplemental income at all times, but there's nothing like receiving some extra income every month. Although reinvesting dividends is the only foolproof

Like much of the restaurant industry, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) ran into some headwinds early in the pandemic, but the company has bounced back vigorously thanks to a strong digital channel

Investors have some high hopes heading into the upcoming earnings report by CarMax (NYSE: KMX). The used car retailer is in the middle of a historically strong selling environment, with prices and

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) has been a huge winner so far this year with its share price more than quadrupling. In this Motley Fool Live video recorded on Sept. 15, Motley Fool contributors Keith

Two major financial companies just raised their dividends in the past few days, and those increases were accompanied by more good news -- acquisitions that should better position both of them for

If you can predict which stocks are going to be the titans of industry of tomorrow, you'll have a massive leg up on building your portfolio's long-term value. And if your idea of the world of

Electrical vehicle stocks have seen some correction this year. The price of EV start-up Arrival (NASDAQ: ARVL) stock is down roughly 45% since its listing in March. Hyliion Holdings (NYSE: HYLN)

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) shareholders are about to realize a corporate event they've been looking forward to for over a year now: the tax-free spinoff of Dell's 80.6% stake in virtualization

It's September, and the stock markets are slippery. These are also the times when you'd want to put some cash to good use. Dividend Kings, in particular, can be an excellent source of passive income

The stock market is sitting close to new highs, leading many growth stocks to trade at elevated valuations. It's getting harder to find strong companies with durable competitive advantages that

Augmented reality (AR) has arrived and is making its entrance in a big way. The technology has facilitated incredible demonstrations of bringing video game elements to a live scene.

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The spread of the delta variant and rising consumer prices have made consumer and business sentiment difficult to gauge in the third quarter. You can see it in retail sales data, which fell 1.1% in

McCormick (NYSE: MKC) shareholders are in for a busy week. The spice and flavorings giant announces its latest earnings results in just a few days in a report that will answer some major questions

Except for one or two big drops along the way, like the one caused by the start of the pandemic last year, the S&P 500 has been on what's essentially a multi-decade run higher. A bull market that

Cannabis stocks, growth stocks, and all kinds of investments have been volatile this month. The S&P 500 is down nearly 2% since the start of September and the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF

Investors love beating the stock market, but it's hard to do. There are no guarantees when it comes to stocks, but there are definitely some smart moves you can make to get the most out of your

It might seem counterintuitive, but when looking for great companies to add to your portfolio, seek out stocks that have already had a solid price appreciation. Winning sports teams tend to keep on

September has historically been a rocky month for the stock market, and this year has been no exception. Last week, stock values tumbled early on as COVID-19-related fears and concerns about China's