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Why MercadoLibre Stock Shot Higher This Week
Shares of MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) shot up as much as 16% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The e-commerce operator with a major presence in Brazil, Mexico, and
Better Fast-Food Buy: Chipotle vs. McDonald's Stock
Investors just received an extra helping of data about the latest operating trends at both Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD). In late October, the two fast-food companies
1 Top Data Center Stock to Bet on Cloud AI
Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) made its name as an innovator of networking equipment (specifically switches) for data centers. These days, the scrappy growth company is so much more -- and its
ON Semiconductor Stock Tanks After an EV Slowdown Looks Possible -- Will It Charge Up Again Soon?
Shares of ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) have been clobbered in recent months as worries about the state of the electric vehicle (EV) market have mounted. Tesla sales are under pressure, some legacy
Here's What Investors Need to Know About Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics' Big Day at the FDA
On Oct. 31, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) and its collaborator CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) met with regulators at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a high-stakes meeting about
Why ChargePoint Holdings Stock Soared This Week
Shares of ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE: CHPT) soared as much as 16% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The electric vehicle (EV) charging company climbed higher after
Tractor Supply Just Lowered Its Outlook Again: What It Means for the Stock
For the second consecutive quarter, Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) has surprised investors by announcing weaker-than-expected sales trends. The rural lifestyle retailer in late October announced
3 Growth Stocks to Invest $10,000 in Right Now
Having $10,000 is nothing to sneeze at. However, for those who invest wisely, it can become so much more.
How much more? Well, consider this: A $10,000 investment in Apple, made one month after the
Why Advanced Micro Devices Surged Nearly 12% This Week
Shares of processor giant Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) surged this week, finishing Thursday trading 11.8% higher than at the beginning of the week, according to data from S&P Global Market
This 5.1%-Yielding Dividend Stock Has Plenty of Fuel to Grow Through at Least 2028
Williams (NYSE: WMB) offers investors the best of both worlds. The natural gas pipeline company provides an attractive income stream via its 5.1%-yielding dividend. It also delivers growth. It has
Why Coca-Cola Stock Could Struggle in 2024
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and other top consumer food brands have been able to perform well amid inflation as their pricing power has allowed them to simply raise prices and continue to generate revenue
3 Things About Microsoft the Smartest Investors Know
The past few years have been fraught with uncertainty for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors. However, following last year's beatdown, it appears the tech titan has found its way back into
2 Stock-Split Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in November
In the pandemic era, many American technology companies enjoyed spectacular bull runs driven by impressive revenue and profit growth. But while this was great news for investors, it made their
Should You Take Social Security at 70? The Data Says Yes -- But There's a Catch
Deciding what age to begin taking Social Security is tough, mostly because the right answer will be different for everyone.
Age 62 is the most popular time to file, with roughly 35% of men and 40%
Wall Street Says the S&P 500 Will Rally to a Record High: 2 Remarkable Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Long Term
The S&P 500 slipped 9% in the second half of 2023, dragged down by mixed signals about the strength of the economy and uncertainty surrounding Fed monetary policy. That backslide leaves the
Should You Buy Ethereum While It's Below $2,000?
Despite being up nearly 50% for the year, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) seems to have fallen out of favor with investors. While other cryptos have been soaring in value of late, Ethereum has not. Currently
Roughly 2 in 3 Medicare Enrollees Are Confused About the Program. Here Are Some Myths That Need to Be Cleared Up.
Millions of older Americans are enrolled in Medicare. But being enrolled in the program does not automatically equate to understanding all of its inner workings and rules.
Such is the result of a
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Go Parabolic
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been in red-hot form on the market in 2023, which is not surprising -- the technology has the ability to transform multiple industries and significantly
SoFi Stock Analysis: Is It a Buy, Hold, or Sell?
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews SoFi Technologies' (NASDAQ: SOFI) latest quarterly results and updates investors on whether SoFi stock is a buy right now.
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If You Invested $1,000 in XRP 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much You'd Have Now
Five years ago, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) was sometimes touted as the little cryptocurrency that would someday be favored by big banks. Fast-forward to November 2023, and mega-banks aren't exactly
Is There Any Hope Left for Block Stock?
Block (NYSE: SQ) was a market darling for many years. The financial technology (fintech) upstart benefited greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers and businesses switched from physical to
"Reduce Excessive Credit Card Fees": Why Visa and Mastercard Investors Should Keep an Eye on Congress
Congress is putting major credit card processors on notice. This year, it reintroduced legislation called the Credit Card Competition Act, which aims to break up the credit card duopoly between Visa
If You Had Invested $10,000 in Adobe in 2003, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
I'll be the first to admit it. It can be hard to let winning stock investments run. Sure, it's a core principle here at The Motley Fool, but it's still difficult. There's something about human
Is Novocure Stock a Buy?
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. That's why dozens of healthcare companies are constantly seeking new ways to treat, diagnose, or prevent it.
Medical device specialist
Here's What Your 2024 Social Security COLA Would Look Like If Raises Were More Closely Tied to Senior-Specific Expenses
Recently, the Social Security Administration announced that beneficiaries of the program will be getting a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2024. In light of 2023's generous 8.7% COLA