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Cyberattacks are an ever-present threat for companies both large and small. Hackers are increasing in number and sophistication. No organizations are immune, as the recent widespread breach of

Wall Street is hyper-focused on the next quarter's results, but real investment returns are measured in periods of years or even decades. That long-term focus is critical for dividend investors, who

It's the time of year to reflect and pick out some investment ideas for 2021. My choice in the industrial sector is Carrier (NYSE: CARR). The stock had a remarkable year in 2020, rising by a

For the past few years, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has been revamping its model lineup in North America. The iconic automaker has discontinued virtually all of its sedans and hatchbacks

No investment sectors were left untouched by COVID-19 in 2020, and with the pandemic still raging -- and vaccines unlikely to be widely available to the masses for several more months -- don't

In this episode of Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner goes through the Fool mailbag, to read about your journeys as investors, your success stories, lessons learned, and

Dividend stocks can be great for generating passive income. While most make payments every quarter, a handful pay investors each month. The latter approach is ideal for investors who need consistent

Mid-cap stocks are generally defined as companies that have a market capitalization between $2 billion and $10 billion. They are considered ideal bets for investors looking to generate high returns

More than 16% of large organizations suspended 401(k) matching, at least temporarily, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Plan Sponsor Council of America. If you've lost your match or you

The soaring services business has been key to the Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) investing thesis in recent years, helping to drive high-margin revenue growth while also expanding valuation multiples. The

Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) handled the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic well in 2020. When it realized it would need to shut down in-person dining, it quickly shifted focus to meal

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is one of the best-run industrial companies in the world. Its pristine balance sheet, exciting growth opportunities, and track record of beating guidance make it a highly

Saudi Arabia gave the oil market a shot in the arm earlier this week by unexpectedly unveiling a production cut. That move sent oil prices in the U.S. soaring above $50 a barrel for the first time

The start of a new year is always a good time to improve your finances  Whether you outperformed the market in 2020, did OK, or had a year you'd rather forget, 2021 offers a clean slate to learn

Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) surged 8% to another all-time high on Thursday, driven in part by a big upgrade by auto analyst Joseph Spak of RBC Capital Markets. The stock continued to rocket

Social Security doesn't provide enough income for most seniors to live comfortably. That's why workers are advised to save independently for retirement -- to avoid a financial crunch later in life

The casino and gambling industry had an even stranger year than most of the market in 2020, with some stocks tanking and others flying high. Traditional casino companies like Melco Resorts, Las

Despite what talking heads on TV, your neighborhood life insurance salesperson, or ads from financial advisory companies would have you believe, you really don't need a huge variety of financial

Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) has been one of the most interesting internet companies to follow over the past year. The social media platform has seen a huge growth in users and built its audience by

It's hard to think of an industry that was more impacted by the 2020 COVID pandemic than diagnostics. The often-overlooked part of the healthcare system sprang into action, testing more than 250

Many people set investing goals for 2021. Some likely wanted to increase their exposure to important trends or add some value stocks to their portfolio following last year's big run-up in the stock

Millions of Americans will become newly eligible for Social Security in 2021, but being eligible isn't the same as being ready to claim. If you want to get the most money from the program, you need

It's been a Dramamine-popping crazy few months for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) shareholders, but things weren't always this volatile. The country's third-largest cruise line has

Saving enough to retire comfortably can be incredibly challenging. Around 65% of Americans have less than $100,000 saved for retirement, according to a report from the Employee Benefit Research

The past year brought some very impressive gains for some technology stocks, as investors tried to find safe places to grow their money during a global pandemic and U.S. recession. But with 2020 now