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People have to spend their money somewhere, and many are choosing budget-friendly favorites, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST). These retail giants generate almost $1 trillion in

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is the most popular stock in the consumer staples sector among billionaire investors, according to research by The Motley Fool. It's the top consumer staples company by market

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:VDC) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEMKT:XLP) both target U.S. consumer staples stocks, aiming to capture the performance of companies

Most retired dividend investors want to find reliable dividend stocks. That's actually not as hard as it sounds, though you may have to give up a little yield to get the best of the best into your

As one of the largest businesses in the world by revenue and one of the largest importers in the U.S., Walmart (NYSE: WMT) can provide critical insights about the impact of tariffs on the economy.

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) sizzled last week, with shares surging 238% on two pieces of positive news. First, Roundhill Investments added the plant-based meat maker to its new Roundhill Meme Stock

At first glance, the idea of a Dividend King approaching a $1 trillion market cap might surprise investors. This category of stocks tends to prioritize their ability to hike their payout every year

The trillion-dollar market-cap club is an exclusive club that not too many companies are a part of yet. When Apple became the first company to hit the mark in 2018, it was a major feat in the

With the price of seemingly everything on the rise this year, the chance to score an actual deal on something is a real treat. Add in the fact that my top retail pick is not some no-name brand

Shares of Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) were surging for the second day in a row, seemingly on a continuation of yesterday's meme stock and short squeeze rally, and after the company announced expanded

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is a dominant retail enterprise. It generated $270 billion in net sales in the latest fiscal year. This makes it the world's third-largest retailer behind only Walmart and Amaz

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has long been defined by its scale and ability to consistently source and deliver "everyday low prices" at its 10,700 global stores and e-commerce sites. But lately, the

It's easy to get caught up in the stock market's daily fluctuations. But it's important to take a longer-term perspective.

When looking at investment opportunities among consumer goods companies

Both Target (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) have been staples in the retail world for decades, having been around since 1902 and 1962, respectively. They have established, recognizable brands

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is the world's biggest retailer, and maintaining that position means keeping up with modern technology.

After neglecting e-commerce earlier, the company has spent the last decade

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is having a great year, led by strong gains in tech, communications, financials, and industrials. But not every sector is performing well.

The consumer staples sector

Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) management team can be given credit by investors for innovating rapidly in the most technologically advanced categories.

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Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is a company that needs no introduction. Since the first store opened in July 1962, it has been a staple in thousands of cities across the world, even becoming America's largest

Long-term investing is usually the key to sustainable returns in the stock market, but it doesn't always win. With shares down by an eye-watering 98% since hitting the market with an initial public

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is finding a new way to use artificial intelligence (AI). The nation's largest retailer announced a partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, that will allow customers to

Most investors have probably never heard of Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC). However, you might have spent some time in one of the real estate investment trust's (REIT) properties before. It owns over

Investing often comes down to difficult choices. After all, you want to choose the best long-term investment, keeping in mind your risk tolerance.

No one can predict the future with 100% certainty

Many investors dream of churning a modest $1,000 investment into $1 million. But only a handful of companies have achieved those millionaire-making gains since their initial public offerings (IPOs).

There were a flurry of stock splits last year, including Nvidia, Broadcom, Chipotle, and Walmart, among others. But 2025 hasn't been nearly as active a year for stock splits.

That could change in

Dividend stocks are boring. At least, that's what many investors think. However, quite a few dividend stocks offer a fair amount of excitement. Some are even members of the elite group of stocks