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Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) employee reduction is small compared with its total head count. This video will highlight what the latest moves could mean for Amazon stock investors.

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Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock market rally came to an abrupt halt last week following the Feb. 2 release of the company's fourth-quarter 2022 results. The tech giant's earnings fell way behind

Many people dream of retiring early. And if you have a notably stressful job, you may be especially eager to leave the workforce behind and embark on a life of freedom.

You're no doubt aware that to

McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) are on different growth paths today. The fast-food companies compete over breakfast beverages and snacks, and both are targeting the drive-thru

Baidu's (NASDAQ: BIDU) stock price is up about 40% this year. Most of the Chinese tech giant's rally was driven by two factors: the relaxation of China's zero-COVID restrictions, which should reduce

Snap (NYSE: SNAP) owns a top social media platform, Snapchat. But the stock can be dangerous to own, particularly when earnings come out.

Large, double-digit declines in price aren't uncommon as the

Investors should never put too much weight on specific price targets set by Wall Street. They are little more than glorified guesses based on near-term trends, and stocks are inherently

You don't have to choose between income and growth when deciding which stocks to buy -- some excellent businesses offer a lot of both. Two in particular that are worth a closer look right now are

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) investors have been on a rollercoaster over the past few years, with the pandemic boosting the company's stock to an all-time high of $361.48 in November 2021 before it

After a disastrous 2022, this year is starting off on a more positive note for the crypto market. Many cryptocurrencies are seeing their prices surge, and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is currently up by

Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) thumped the stock market in 2022. The stock pulled out a 4% gain, while the S&P 500 fell a whopping 19.4%.

But so far in 2023

On Feb. 14, Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), will likely report its 13F filing, which details which stocks the large conglomerate bought and sold in the

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock fell 8% on Feb. 3 after the e-commerce and cloud giant posted its fourth-quarter report. Its revenue rose 9% year over year to $149.2 billion, which beat analysts'

Generally speaking, investors want to own a piece of companies with real growth prospects and proven staying power. If they do, stocks' prices will eventually take care of themselves. Conversely

The classical rationale for investing in an industrial conglomerate was that the diversity across its end markets provided growth across various market conditions. That argument still applies

When investing in the stock market, choosing companies with solid market share in consistently growing industries is always best. The tech market is home to a wealth of growth stocks because it's

It can be tough to choose between two partners. Mario or Luigi? C-3PO or R2-D2? Tom or Jerry? I wouldn't want to exclude any of them. 

With a new bull market potentially near, investors might be

Investors have been taught to cheer bull markets and fear bear markets, but the fact is they both happen, and there's little you can do to avoid the normal up/down cycle of the market. A better bet

There's at least one downside to the market gains this year: Many stocks aren't as attractively valued as they once were. That doesn't mean that you can't find plenty of bargains, though.

While

Pinterest's (NYSE: PINS) stock price dropped 5% on Feb. 7 following its fourth-quarter earnings report. The social media company's revenue rose 4% year over year to $877 million but missed analysts'

The stock market can be intimidating, especially during periods of volatility. But with the right strategy, it's also one of the best tools to build life-changing wealth.

Whether you're preparing

Up 15% year-to-date, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock is in recovery mode after its disastrous performance in 2022. But investors should still tread with caution. The company's poor margins and massive

The past 16 months or so have no doubt tested the patience of technology-focused investors as share prices for many stocks in the sector tumbled far and have yet to fully recover. Thankfully, the

Snap (NYSE: SNAP) makes some money each year from its Spectacles camera glasses. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) generates some revenue each year from its business segment that focuses on the

Last year's bear market dragged down many stocks. And CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) wasn't an exception. The biotech company was down by 46%. But what makes this loss surprising is the fact