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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) are very popular stocks among individual and institutional investors, but two highly successful hedge fund managers aggressively bought one and sold

The stock market enjoyed a strong year in 2024 as the S&P 500 hit new records. The challenge for investors looking to get into the market amid such a strong bull run, however, is that valuations

In case you haven't noticed, the bulls have been running wild on Wall Street for two years. As of the closing bell on Dec. 30, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and

The second year of Wall Street's bull market rally didn't disappoint. When the closing bell tolled on Dec. 31, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and growth stock-focused

Dividend investing will likely never go out of style. This is not only because people generally like the idea of earning some money while doing nothing, but also because companies that consistently

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution will be an ongoing focus for investors, given its transformational potential. However, the winners and losers in the market could change rapidly in this

Boeing (NYSE: BA) faces ongoing challenges in 2025. Still, it also has opportunities to execute on its existing backlog in its commercial aerospace and defense businesses.

Despite the company's

Nike (NYSE: NKE) is proving that even some of the most dominant and well-known businesses can hit a rough patch. The S&P 500 is in record territory, but that's not the case for this stock.

Shares of

Arguably, there's been no bigger bull in the artificial-intelligence (AI) rally than Wedbush's Dan Ives.

Ives has been cheerleading the AI boom since shortly after the debut of ChatGPT. In February

2025 will be a pivotal year for chip-giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) as it navigates an industry that it no longer dominates. A multiyear turnaround effort led by former CEO Pat Gelsinger, which aimed to

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is coming off an incredibly strong 2024. Its share price rose by more than 70%, easily outperforming the S&P 500 and its 24% returns. And with the increase in value, that has

Stepping into a new year, investors have a lot to be thankful for. In 2024, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and technology-driven

Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have delivered returns of 33% in 2024 as of this Dec. 30. They have gained momentum since the company released results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter (which ended

The pharmaceutical industry can be a tough business. Companies must innovate constantly to stay relevant because patents protecting their proprietary drugs expire. Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), a longtime

Watching companies set individual records on revenue or earnings is always a great sign for investors, as it indicates the company is reaching new heights. However, there are also some metrics you

When the curtain closes on 2024, investors will be singing Wall Street's praises. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and stock-split euphoria helped lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P

Explore the exciting world of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and

All major market indexes declined today led by the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which at one point this morning fell 600 points, although has since recouped some of those losses. The broader

Boeing (NYSE: BA) stock just can't catch a break. For years, the airplane company has been plagued by problems with its 787 and 787 MAX airliners. Now, as 2024 draws to an end and 2025 begins, the

The U.S. healthcare system is a behemoth -- in 2023, industrywide expenditures totaled $4.9 trillion, or $14,570 per American. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is at the industry's center. The

Investors have plenty to be thankful for in 2024. They've witnessed the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all rocket higher by a double-digit percentage and head to

Stocks splits have been a huge market theme in 2024, with big names across industries, from technology giant Nvidia to consumer stock Walmart completing such operations. Companies often launch this

Energy stocks as a whole delivered an underwhelming performance in 2025. The average one in the S&P 500 has only managed to eke out a small gain (the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund -- an ETF that

Retail giants Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have a lot in common. People go to these shopping hubs when budgets are tight. Actually, Walmart and Costco stay busy in any

Some investors focus on growth; others seek out stocks that can deliver passive income.

Today, let's focus on two well-known passive income stocks from the telecom sector: Verizon Communications