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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be an income investor's best friend. They provide much-needed diversification. And some of them generate solid and reliable income.

While there are plenty of

Warren Buffett and his one-time partner Charlie Munger created something very special as they built Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) into a Wall Street icon. However, Munger passed

It's hard to argue with the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) historical performance. In the past 20 years, the broad index has produced a total return of 610%, translating to an annual average of 10.3%.

Some companies have a knack for making their investors richer. They operate highly profitable businesses, giving them ample cash to fund their growth while returning money to investors.

Brookfield

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down the positives with 3M (NYSE: MMM) as well as the reasons dividend investors should avoid the stock. He also shares a high-yield dividend

Like bargains? Most people do. Whether you're talking about groceries, airplane tickets, or automobiles, the lower the price, the better the buy.

Bargain prices aren't limited to physical goods

Many companies pay quarterly dividends. That might be an adequate cash flow for most income investors, but there's also a rarer breed of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that cut monthly

Over the years, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) has solidified its position as one of the best-run banks in the U.S. Over the past decade-and-a-half, JPMorgan has thrived despite a challenging operating

When Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett speaks, professional and everyday investors pay close attention. That's because the "Oracle of Omaha," as he's come to be known

Analysts at financial companies including HSBC, UBS, and TD Cowen have been lowering their price targets for Home Depot (NYSE: HD) following the company's recent quarterly report, and Evercore ISI

Shares of property and casualty insurer Chubb (NYSE: CB) leaped out of the gate Thursday morning. Early on, they were up by as much as 6.6%, and though that gain moderated as the session progressed

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett and his company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) had their annual meeting earlier this month. As always, the event was full of insights for

Are you look for deeply discounted stocks to buy? One way you can find deals is by looking at stocks which are trading below their book values. Depending on the industry and the risk a company is

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is the biggest bank in the world -- and it isn't even close.

Measured by market capitalization, JPMorgan's $578 billion valuation dwarfs that of its closest rival, Bank of

Warren Buffett is a big fan of bank stocks. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, has several major investments that are directly exposed to the financial sector.

Two of Buffett's positions are

Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD) stock has a hefty 5.2% yield, which is way above the banking sector norm of around 3%, using SPDR S&P Bank ETF as an industry proxy. If you are a dividend investor

Choosing stocks that you never have to sell has enormous advantages. If you choose well, it means you can let the investment compound in value for potentially decades. As Warren Buffett knows all

In its most recent quarterly earnings call, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) management expressed optimism for this coming summer travel season. Management is even speculating that Delta will set new

Stock market indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are excellent benchmarks for tracking how the broader market is doing. But so are stock market sectors.

Each component of the S&P 500 is

Looking for profitable investments? Start by looking at Warren Buffett's portfolio. His holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), has posted average annual returns of nearly

Many stock investing fundamentals remain the same regardless of the investor, but specific investments should be tailored to match your financial situation, risk tolerance, and time horizon. That

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) is a stock that most investors know about and that many would like to say they own. The problem is that buying a share of the conglomerate is rather