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The exchanges have a great business model. They are financial companies that take limited credit risk, while their data is in demand from investors and the media. Finally, they have limited barriers

TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC), one of the largest global independent manufacturers of wind blades, reported first-quarter results on Thursday. Although the report didn't blow expectations out of the

Many restaurant chains have faced unprecedented challenges over the past year as the pandemic temporarily shut down and/or reduced their businesses. But as vaccination rates rise and infection rates

Nautilus (NYSE: NLS) reported strong results for the first quarter of calendar year 2021 after the market close on Monday, May 10. (The technology-driven fitness company is transitioning its

As a believer in the vast potential for investors in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, I've watched, and even participated in, some of the frenzy over the last year. These investments are in the

Tobacco companies have the potential to be great partners to the cannabis industry. Both sectors have faced regulatory challenges and many hurdles with promoting their products in ways other

The phenomenal success Disney (NYSE: DIS) enjoyed with Disney+ in its first year of operation changed the way everyone looked at streaming video services. It meant every other studio launching its

There's no denying that familiar stocks like Facebook and Apple have helped set the bullish tone on Wall Street for the past year. However, the technology sector wasn't actually the market's best

AstraZeneca's (NASDAQ: AZN) coronavirus vaccine has struggled to gain traction after side effects were discovered. In this video from Motley Fool Live, recorded on April 12, Fool.com contributors

Shares of Silvergate Capital (NYSE: SI) fell 24.6% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The crypto-focused bank plunged despite better-than-expected earnings reported

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) reported its fiscal year 2021 third-quarter results last week and the No. 1 question shareholders had on their minds was: How much is the Tread+ recall going to

Despite a slight bump following better-than-expected first-quarter results, Alteryx's (NYSE: AYX) stock price is down by close to 60% from its last-year all-time high. Some might consider taking

Marijuana sales skyrocketed in 2020. This pandemic-induced boom took the U.S. cannabis industry to great heights. Among the stocks affected was Illinois-based Green Thumb Industries (OTC: GTBIF)

When you first sign up for a 401(k) plan through your employer, you'll generally be bumped into that plan's default investment option until you choose investments of your own. And chances are, that

There is a name for stocks that consistently produce rising dividends, Dividend Aristocrats. They are considered the best of the best among income-producing stocks because they have generated

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett held the annual shareholder meeting for his company, Berkshire Hathaway, earlier this month, and one of the things he pointed out was how dramatically the list of

In the current low interest rate environment, income investors have to struggle to find yield. That said, there are good income-paying stocks if you know where to look. Mortgage real estate

In a downward spiral for the last few months, Fastly's (NYSE: FSLY) stock can't seem to catch a break. Despite the raised full-year revenue outlook on strong anticipated demand for the company's

Few companies have suffered 90% share price declines and managed to return to glory. It's no easy feat and often involves a complete transformation of their existing business model. Action camera

Barely more than a year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic crushed U.S. airlines. However, the industry is experiencing a renaissance of sorts in 2021, with multiple new airlines starting operations and two

Philip Morris International's (NYSE: PM) stock recently hit a three-year high after the company posted strong first-quarter numbers and raised its full-year guidance. However, the stock still trades

The crypto bank Silvergate Capital (NYSE: SI) had a remarkable run in 2020, generating strong earnings and huge stock price appreciation as several years of hard work investing in the right

As a growth-focused investor, I like to see a company's top line expanding quickly. Of course, it's necessary to look at the big picture, too. But in general, strong revenue growth tends to indicate

IPO mania is a fixture in the stock market. Investment bankers try to hype up the next hot company to investors sending its share price into the stratosphere on trading debut. While the average

Companies in many different industries have been severely affected by the pandemic. But only one company has several of those businesses under one umbrella. Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) was relying on