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When you hear the term "stock market index," chances are the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, or Dow Jones Industrial Average comes to mind. But the Nasdaq-100 is also a widely talked about index.

Whereas

In spite of its first annual revenue decline since 2019, shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) had a solid 2023. The stock rallied 40% on the year, and its market capitalization

Last year didn't go as planned for W. P. Carey (NYSE: WPC). Higher interest rates and other headwinds forced the real estate investment trust (REIT) to tap the brakes on its growth plan. Because of

Visa (NYSE: V) finished 2023 with a 25% gain, which basically matched the performance of the broader S&P 500. However, the business probably flew under the radar because of all the attention that

Nearly a decade after United Launch Alliance (ULA), the rocket-launching joint venture between Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), announced it would build a new Vulcan Centaur rocket

2022 was a tough year in the stock market. Concerns stemming from a challenged economy caused pronounced selling activity, sending stocks into a nosedive. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped

Nucor (NYSE: NUE) is one of the largest and most diversified steel makers in North America. On the same day, it announced some good news and some bad news.

Wall Street tends to think short term, so

A lot of investors following Canoo (NASDAQ: GOEV) view it as a potential lottery ticket. And in some ways that's true, with either losing money or a very small chance at being a big winner the two

Social Security is an integral part of retirement for millions of older adults. Roughly 83% of U.S. adults who have not yet retired say that their benefits will make up at least some of their income

After coming within just 0.3% of setting a new record high, the S&P 500 index has pulled back early in 2024 trading. On the other hand, the benchmark index is still down just 2% from its peak -- and

What's the biggest drawback to investing in stocks that offer high dividend yields? Those high yields often come joined at the hip with high risk.

Investors don't always have to make the trade-off

I love exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While I own quite a few individual stocks, the biggest chunk of my portfolio is invested in ETFs. Whenever anyone asks me about getting started with investing

In the last five years, shares of Home Depot (NYSE: HD) have climbed by 96% (as of Jan. 10), nearly doubling investor capital. This gain beat the 84% rise of the S&P 500 during the same period,

Countless people will tell you that a significant reason behind them working hard and accumulating wealth is because they want to be able to leave a nice inheritance for their family. It's a common

With a different co-founder now running the board at Tellurian (NYSEMKT: TELL), investors are hopeful the long-struggling start-up can finally break through with the liquid natural gas (LNG) export

Warren Buffett has a well-earned reputation for spotting businesses with unusually durable competitive advantages. By buying and holding shares of these businesses over long periods, his diversified

Compound interest is a powerful wealth creator. For example, an investment that can deliver a 13% annual rate of return can double in value in less than six years. While 13% is an above-average

After touching bear market territory in 2022, the three major indexes rebounded last year -- with the growth-oriented Nasdaq roaring past the S&P 500 for a 43% gain. Of course, no one can predict

When the curtain closed on 2023, Wall Street and everyday investors had plenty of reason to cheer. The 127-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) climbed to a record high last year

Each year, Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, based on what U.S. inflation was in the third quarter of the prior year. The purpose of those COLAs is to

Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) investors have been on a wild ride in recent years. In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall takes a closer look at the business itself, its prospects, and what he

Shares of Franco-Nevada (NYSE: FNV) have badly lagged peers Royal Gold and Wheaton Precious Metals. There's a very good reason for this, but long-term investors should probably step back and take a

For most retirees, their monthly Social Security income is indispensable. Based on more than two decades of annual surveys from national pollster Gallup, no fewer than 80% of retired respondents

"A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."

Social Security recipients might empathize with that Yogi Berra quote. Benefits payments began including the 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) this month

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian provides a stock price prediction for UiPath (NYSE: PATH) in 2024.

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