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Better Buy: Snap or Facebook?
Better Buy: Snap or Facebook?

Social media has already changed the world, but its transformative impact is likely just getting started. Emerging technologies including augmented reality (AR) and the metaverse stand to change how

1 Near-Term Trend I'm Watching at OppFi
1 Near-Term Trend I'm Watching at OppFi

I'm still excited about the long-term prospects of the online lender OppFi (NYSE: OPFI), which is looking to significantly transform the subprime lending space. I particularly like the company's

Is Tilray a Buy?
Is Tilray a Buy?

Cannabis producer Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) is the industry leader in the Canadian pot market. Its low-cost operations have allowed the company to post a stronger bottom line than many of its peers

Here's How to Diversify Your Portfolio on a Budget
Here's How to Diversify Your Portfolio on a Budget

There's a reason investors are urged to diversify their portfolios rather than rely heavily on a handful of stocks or just one or two market segments. A wide mix of stocks could be the ticket to

Better Buy: Intuitive Surgical or InMode?
Better Buy: Intuitive Surgical or InMode?

Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) InMode (NASDAQ: INMD) are both technology-intensive companies that are aggressive disruptors in their respective healthcare markets, and the similarities don't end

3 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Haul
3 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Haul

Looking for a way to hedge against runaway inflation? Here's one you might not have considered yet.

Small-cap stocks tied to nimble businesses that can quickly pivot during times of crisis are

7 Valid Reasons to Sell Shiba Inu Right Now
7 Valid Reasons to Sell Shiba Inu Right Now

For more than a century, the stock market has sat atop the investment pedestal. Although the broad-based S&P 500 doesn't top bonds, gold, or housing every year, it's delivered the highest average

How Is Fulgent Genetics Staying Ahead of Its Competition?
How Is Fulgent Genetics Staying Ahead of Its Competition?

Fulgent Genetics (NASDAQ: FLGT) ranks as one of the fastest-growing genetic testing companies around. But the company faces plenty of rivals. In this Motley Fool Live video recorded on Nov. 10

How to Beat the $1,657 Average Social Security Benefit in 2022
How to Beat the $1,657 Average Social Security Benefit in 2022

In 2022, the average Social Security retirement benefit will be $1,657 per month. An annual retirement benefit of just $19,884 isn't particularly generous and doesn't come close to covering the

Missed Out on Bitcoin? Here's What to Buy Now
Missed Out on Bitcoin? Here's What to Buy Now

Most of us wish we had invested in -- or invested more in -- Bitcoin. The world's first cryptocurrency started out at around eight cents in 2010. And this year, it surpassed $60,000. Of course, it

3 Stocks for This Next Market Opportunity (and It's Not the Metaverse)
3 Stocks for This Next Market Opportunity (and It's Not the Metaverse)

Today's video focuses on Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang's excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) avatars, and how he believes the virtual robotics application will likely be the most

1 Clear Sign Amazon's Still Planning for a Ton of Growth
1 Clear Sign Amazon's Still Planning for a Ton of Growth

In case you haven't been paying attention to Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) for the last half-decade, it's been building a massive logistics network across the United States. And even while sales slowed for

3 Cutting-Edge Stocks to Buy If There's a Stock Market Crash
3 Cutting-Edge Stocks to Buy If There's a Stock Market Crash

Folks, I've got some good news and some "bad news," depending on your perspective.

On the bright side, the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has enjoyed a historic bounce-back rally from its March

This 401(k) Mistake Could Cost the Average American $333,000
This 401(k) Mistake Could Cost the Average American $333,000

If you have access to a workplace 401(k), this account can help you save for retirement due to the generous tax breaks it offers. Your company may also provide you with matching contributions, which

Social Security's Upcoming Raise Is Shrinking for This Big Reason
Social Security's Upcoming Raise Is Shrinking for This Big Reason

Earlier this year, seniors on Social Security got some pretty good news. Next year, Social Security benefits will be eligible for a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), leaving seniors with their

Why Nvidia Stock Climbed Today
Why Nvidia Stock Climbed Today

Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) climbed 4% on Friday, as optimism for the chipmaker's data center opportunity and Omniverse initiatives continued to build among investors. 

Following the semiconduct

Why Moderna Stock Jumped Today
Why Moderna Stock Jumped Today

Shares of Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) climbed 5% on Friday after U.S. health regulators took steps toward making COVID-19 booster vaccines available for more Americans. 

The U.S. Food and Drug

Why Apple Zoomed to Another All-Time High Today
Why Apple Zoomed to Another All-Time High Today

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) was a popular stock on Friday, rising by nearly 2% against the slight dip in the S&P 500 index to finish at a new all-time high of over $160 per share. That move upward came on

As Markets Hit Records, Can This Red-Hot Sector Keep Soaring?
As Markets Hit Records, Can This Red-Hot Sector Keep Soaring?

The stock market had a strange day on Friday, as pockets of the market performed quite well while others took fairly large hits. More extreme measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic overseas have

Why Ocugen Shot 8% Higher on Friday
Why Ocugen Shot 8% Higher on Friday

Ocugen (NASDAQ: OCGN), one of the more talked-about meme stocks in the biotech sector, closed out this week on a high note. The company's shares flew more than 6% higher, on the back of generally

What Are the Top COVID Plays for 2022?
What Are the Top COVID Plays for 2022?

Will COVID-19 be finished in 2022? That would be nice. If the vaccines work and we develop "herd immunity," COVID will certainly recede in importance. It will be more like the flu, and many of us

Why Farfetch Stock Went on Sale Friday
Why Farfetch Stock Went on Sale Friday

Shares of Farfetch Limited (NYSE: FTCH) cratered early on Friday, and while they clawed back some of their losses, they never really recovered. The stock plunged as much as 19.7% in early trading

Why EV Stocks Lucid and Rivian Jumped Today
Why EV Stocks Lucid and Rivian Jumped Today

Shares of Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) climbed 17% and 4%, respectively, on Friday after a leading analyst highlighted the staggering growth potential of the

Why JD.com Stock Was Gaining Today
Why JD.com Stock Was Gaining Today

Shares of JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) were climbing for the second day in a row as analysts responded positively to the company's third-quarter earnings report yesterday, which sent the stock up 6%

Solana Jumps Nearly 10%, but These 2 Altcoins Absolutely Skyrocketed
Solana Jumps Nearly 10%, but These 2 Altcoins Absolutely Skyrocketed

Today, nearly all cryptocurrencies touched positive territory, a welcome move for a sector that has seen some rather bearish momentum materialize this week. In the alt coin space these gains were