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This Digital Health Startup Has Joined Forces With Amazon and Nike. Should Investors Take Notice?
For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has changed their nutrition and exercise habits. One app helping people track their food and lose weight is called Lifesum. The company has scaled rapidly
Why Ultra-Cold Storage and Two-Dose Shots Could Spell A Logistical Nightmare for Pfizer
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and its German partner BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) reported incredible efficacy data from a phase 3 trial for their mRNA coronavirus vaccine candidate. This news, paired with the
3 Reasons to Claim Social Security Benefits Early
The early bird catches the worm, but what does the early claimer of Social Security benefits catch? Well, in many cases, they collect more money, in total, from Social Security than do those who
Is PepsiCo Stock a Buy?
If you've ever tucked into a packet of Frito-Lay potato chips while watching a movie at home or refreshed yourself with a can of Gatorade after a gym workout, you would be enjoying one of the myriad
What Will Medicare Cost You in 2021?
Of the various expenses you'll face during retirement, healthcare will likely be a big one. It's important to understand what your Medicare costs will look like so you can accurately work them into
This Company's New Approach Could Slash Gilead's Profit From HIV Drugs
Market leaders sometimes rest on their laurels and miss the next wave of innovation in their industries. The idea was captured in Clayton Christensen's book, The Innovator's Dilemma, and was applied
Amarin vs. the Generics: Who Will Win?
My family's portfolios are filled with internet retailers that are skyrocketing, Software-as-a-Service stocks that are soaring, and one vaccine biotech that has jumped 2,000%. It's my first year
What This Virus Expert Thinks About mRNA Vaccine Candidates for COVID-19
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and its German partner BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) reported incredible efficacy data from a phase 3 trial for their mRNA coronavirus vaccine candidate. This news, paired with the
Delaying Retirement Is Absolutely Worth It For These 6 Benefits
Retiring as soon as possible may seem like an attractive prospect if you're eager to spend your days on the golf course, spoiling your grandkids, or traveling the world. But while there are some
How Big Of A Deal Is mRNA Vaccine Efficacy? Imagine If It Had Failed
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and its German partner BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) reported incredible efficacy data from a phase 3 trial for their mRNA coronavirus vaccine candidate. This news, paired with the
These Are Now Buffett's 3 Favorite Banks
After another quarter of selling off bank stocks, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) and its legendary chairman and CEO, Warren Buffett, are clearly getting more selective in the sector
These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Practically Money Machines
Many investors buy dividend stocks for one reason: They want a reliable income stream.
Some stocks generate larger income streams, while others provide more reliability. If you're looking for both
10 Sources of Income Social Security's Payroll Tax Can't Touch
Every month, Social Security doles out payments to nearly 65 million Americans, over 46 million of whom are retired workers. Without this guaranteed payout, more than 15 million retirees would be
How 3 Experts Think About Stock Market Volatility
2020 has been a brutally volatile year for stocks. While the market is on track to finish solidly higher than it started on an incredible bounce back from the lows of late March, plenty of
Forget Bitcoin: These Growth Stocks Can Run Circles Around Crypto
This has been a trying year for Wall Street and the investment community. Though volatility is always present in the stock market, the swings we've witnessed this year are far beyond historical
How to Create a 529 Plan Before Your Kids Are Even Born
Saving for education can help minimize future student loan debt. Money you save now can grow and have huge benefits for your children down the road.
In this video from the Motley Fool Live Financial
Is Moderna a Good Stock to Buy Right Now?
Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) recently announced an impressive efficacy of 94.5% from a late-stage study of coronavirus vaccine candidate mRNA-1273. The biotech stock jumped on the good news, but is it
These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Supercharging Their Payouts to Shareholders
2020 has seen a truckload of dividend cuts, suspended payouts, and unhappy shareholders, especially from high-profile companies like Disney and Ford. However, there are plenty of lesser-known
A Coronavirus Vaccine Is Good News. What's Going on With Cruise Lines?
In this episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill chats with Motley Fool analyst Ron Gross about the latest headlines and earning reports from Wall Street. They've got some updates on the coronavirus
The Big Thing to Know About Moderna's COVID Vaccine Results
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) were the first drugmakers to announce interim efficacy results from a late-stage study of their coronavirus vaccine candidate. Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA)
You Can Stop Worrying About These 2 Social Security Myths
Fears about the future of Social Security have been around for decades, perpetuated in part by a general lack of understanding about how the program works. I'll be honest: Social Security isn't in a
Sorrento Therapeutics' Next-Generation COVID-19 Therapeutic Antibody
In this video from Motley Fool Live recorded on Nov. 12, executives from Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRNE) talk about the company's second-generation therapeutic antibody. An investigational new
4 Things to Know From Roblox's IPO Filing
This year has been pretty busy for IPOs despite the coronavirus pandemic. Online gaming platform Roblox has now officially filed its S-1 Registration Statement with the SEC after submitting a
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks ticked lower last week, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 shed less than 1%. This left both indexes near their all-time highs and in positive territory so far in 2020.
Target Stock Hits a New High: Can It Keep Rising in 2021?
On Wednesday, Target (NYSE: TGT) posted third-quarter results that featured phenomenal sales growth and a massive surge in earnings, obliterating analysts' expectations. With the retailer on track


