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When it debuted, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was considered innovative as the world's first secured peer-to-peer electronic cash payment system. Its most striking features (compared to other digital money

Howard Hughes Corporation (NYSE: HHC) isn't your typical real estate stock. It owns and develops properties in a variety of commercial real estate subsectors and has thousands of acres of land to be

Few can argue with Warren Buffett's long-term track record. Even after decades in the game and a portfolio whose massive size makes it all but impossible to buy hidden gems, he and his team are

There are many cannabis companies that are looking to be big players in the industry. And if you can find a small, relatively unknown marijuana stock that has plenty of growth potential, it could be

The software-as-a-service (SaaS) business has generated significant returns for both the technology industry and its investors. Market research firm Valuates forecasts that the SaaS market, valued

Over the weekend, the S&P 500 index was sitting just 2% below its all-time high. This might have some investors feeling nervous, but it's important to remember that no one can consistently time the

Any company that doesn't effectively lock down its data is susceptible to a data breach, and data breaches are expensive. Dealing with a data breach now costs $4.24 million on average, according to

COVID-19's early 2020 arrival and the resultant temporary government lockdowns, social distancing, and closure of many popular indoor entertainment venues triggered surging interest in outdoor

Social Security benefits can go a long way toward helping you enjoy a more comfortable retirement, especially if your personal savings are falling short.

The average retiree receives around $1,557

Following Warren Buffett's stock picks seems like a splendid idea. Known as the Oracle of Omaha, he's built up quite an impressive track record in his long investing career running a partnership

Shares of hydrogen fuel cell company Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) closed down 2.8% on Monday. With the S&P 500 falling 1.7%, it probably felt like everything was down today, but Plug Power fell more

Growth stocks, on average, have produced a 13.4% annualized return over the past 15 years, crushing the 8% average annualized return delivered by value stocks, according to S&P Global. In other

Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, give everyday investors the ability to invest in commercial real estate assets through the stock market. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Sept. 3

There's a new luminary on Wall Street, and her name is Cathie Wood. The rockstar stock picker's Ark Innovation ETF skyrocketed 149% in 2020, putting her firm on the map and making Wood widely

Battleground stocks are nothing new. Sometimes public companies have passionate supporters -- and detractors -- that can't help but tell anyone who disagrees how little they know about investing

Many investors love dividends, and for good reason. Enough money invested in a high-yielding dividend stock could provide a sizable income, which is why dividend stocks are so popular with retirees

Back in March, Archegos Capital notoriously sold off its oversized positions in ViacomCBS and other stocks. After the dust settled, investors were left with a rare risk-to-reward proposition in

Restaurant-focused software company Toast will go public this week in an IPO under the symbol "TOST" on the New York Stock Exchange. For those interested in new stocks hitting the market, Toast

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, it's never fun to see your holdings lose value. But if you're investing in growing companies with plenty of opportunities to expand over

The last time COVID-19 crashed the market, the stocks you really wanted to own were small biotech companies fighting the virus. What if history repeats itself and COVID-19 spikes the market again

Investors often drool over the upside of Chinese companies, they operate in the world's most populated country, and second richest economy. E-commerce company Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) dominates China

The U.S. is truly a marvel when it comes to inventing new medicines. Despite being home to just 4% of the global population, the nation accounted for over 50% of new chemical entities and biologics

The notion of an idyllic retirement isn't as far-fetched as you may believe. The key is to devise a financial plan and start deploying your money into promising investments as early as you can. By

Many investors are drawn to meme stocks because they have the potential to be very profitable. Earlier this year, meme stocks like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) and GameStop (NYSE: GME) saw

American investors often gravitate toward domestic stocks because they're more familiar with the companies and their products. It's not a bad idea to invest in companies that you know or even engage