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Inflation just keeps accelerating, and the stock market is taking a beating as major bellwethers report earnings disappointments and recession fears mount.

One of the major barometers is the S&P

Target (NYSE: TGT) stood out from rivals as one of the best-performing retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales and earnings surged to unprecedented heights, as consumers shifted spending to

Many 401(k)s offer target-date funds as a simple retirement savings solution. But despite their popularity, a lot of people don't understand how they work. Just one in five workers say they

Most people may associate the fear of missing out (known as FOMO) with their social lives, but it applies to investing as well. Hearing about popular stocks may lead some to capriciously picked-up

The software market has long been an attractive hunting ground for potential investments. Well-known software companies like Microsoft and Adobe have provided shareholders with fantastic returns

I still remember receiving my first dividend payment almost 20 years ago. I was still in grad school and just starting on my investing journey. I had followed the advice of famed investor Peter

Investing during retirement is different than investing for retirement because there is a far greater need for stability, preserving capital, and generating income. That doesn't mean you need to put

Depending on when you plan to retire, growth stocks may be a good tool to build your portfolio to the size you'll need it to be more quickly. Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) and Nucor (NYSE:

In this clip from "Ask Us Anything" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on June 3, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel discusses a few payment stocks that he owns, including one that should be getting more

Oil and gas prices have skyrocketed this year. That's giving energy companies more money to expand their operations and pay lucrative dividends. Several energy stocks offer much higher dividend

Typically, individuals looking to retire will only be partially supplemented by their Social Security income. Building up your passive income is important to a successful retirement because it can

After rallying from their early 2020 pandemic lows to new peaks this winter, the three most popular U.S. stock market indexes have tumbled this year -- so much so that people are wondering if this

With some small signs of recovery in recent weeks, investors were hoping for a break from the relentless selling they've seen in the market this year. However, Friday saw the market extend its

Supply chains are already stressed for automakers across the world. Given demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to grow by leaps and bounds, that is likely to get worse, with EV batteries

Dividend stocks are an excellent option if you're looking to build a recurring income stream. Because mostly profitable businesses pay dividends, it makes this an ideal source of passive income in

Altria (NYSE: MO) is tumbling after an analyst downgraded the U.S. tobacco giant, saying that inflation and competition will take a toll on the company. 

Shares that had been running more than 20%

The broader stock market has had a rough six months, with the Nasdaq Composite down around 22%, the S&P 500 down 11%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 7%. But those drawdowns are nothing

Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) and PubMatic (NASDAQ: PUBM) are direct competitors in the advertising-technology space. Both companies are supply-side platforms (SSPs), meaning they partner with publishers

One excellent way to build wealth and passive income is by investing in income stocks.

According to a study by Fidelity, dividends account for 40% of the S&P 500's total returns. When inflation is

People are often advised not to rely too heavily on Social Security during retirement, and to save independently for that milestone instead. But let's be real. Saving for retirement isn't easy. It

Like many high-growth technology stocks, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has sold off hard in 2022, but it bounced back a bit prior to its recent stock split. Investors without access to fractional share

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) has been a key player in the coronavirus vaccine market from the start. Along with Pfizer and BioNTech, the biotech company has vaccinated most Americans. And Moderna has

Passive income -- money you can earn with little to no effort -- is one key to achieving financial flexibility, and dividend-paying stocks are a top choice for those who seek it. Plenty of companies

It was another tough time for investors last week, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) shed 5%. Most of that decline came following news that

Almost everyone carries debt from time to time, and it's not always a big deal. But as you approach retirement, you want to shed as much debt as possible. With fewer payments to worry about, you can