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The crypto market is heating up again. With the fourth Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving seven months in the rearview mirror and a crypto-friendly result in the 2024 elections, the leading coins seem p...
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The outcome of elections can shape policies and decisions for years to come, and it's no exception in the U.S. Following Donald Trump's election as the 47th president of the United States and Repub...
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Just like that, with the 2024 Presidential election in the books, electric vehicle (EV) investors are left to wonder if the U.S. is about to hit a major industry speed bump. President-elect Donald ...
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It's not always easy to be a long-term investor, particularly when contending with the natural cyclicality that the stock market presents if you buy and hold through bull as well as bear markets. ...
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While much of the media's attention has been squarely focused on Nvidia, longtime tech behemoth Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is an artificial intelligence (AI) force to be reckoned with as well. The co...
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Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) are leaders of digital innovation that have created massive shareholder wealth over the past decade. Through distinct ...
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Nobody knows exactly what the stock market will do in 2025. But you may be able to stack the odds in your favor by adding the two fintech companies below to your portfolio. Investment sage Warren B...
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Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Having money in savings is important no matter your age or income. But you may find it interesting to learn that middle-class Americans have a median savin...
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When I think about stocks with millionaire-maker potential, I typically envision fast-growing companies with small valuations -- two characteristics Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has in spade...
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One of the hottest stocks this year has been Palantir (NYSE: PLTR). The company's strong results and inclusion into the S&P 500 have helped its stock soar more than 250% this year, as of this w...
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One key differentiating factor of being a cryptocurrency investor is that the markets never close. This is a 24/7 game, with trading open at all hours -- and some of the biggest moves often take pl...
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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is certainly driving plenty of investor intrigue this weekend, with one of the biggest moves among the top-10 cryptocurrencies in the market. The dog-inspired meme token sur...
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If I had a time machine and could go back 40 years, The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) would be on my list of stocks to buy. The company reimagined what a home-improvement store could be with its sprawling ...
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Patrick Badolato is a professor of accounting at the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business. He joined Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about how to value compan...
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Back in its second-quarter earnings report in August, Target (NYSE: TGT) gave investors hope that it was finally turning the corner. Since the pandemic began to wind down, the retailer has struggl...
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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) did it again. The AI chip superstar delivered another round of smashing results, easily beating estimates in its third-quarter earnings report on Nov. 20. Revenue jumped 94%...
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Nearly every business related to the housing market has struggled lately. That includes businesses connected to real estate transactions like Redfin and Opendoor Technologies, home improvement reta...
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Super Micro Computer's stock soared more than 30% on Nov. 19 after it appointed a new independent auditor and submitted a compliance plan to Nasdaq to avoid a potential delisting. Those announcemen...
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Investor excitement for artificial intelligence (AI) might be overhyped today. The stock market can at times seem like a manic-depressive being, exaggerating any positive or negative developments w...
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High-yield energy stocks can provide diversification to your portfolio. But if you pick the right high-yielders, they can also offer stability -- you just have to avoid the segments of the energy s...
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The average Social Security check is about $1,927 per month, but that's not enough for most retirees. It amounts to just over $23,000 per year. That covers a little more than a third of the average...