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Why Microsoft and Alphabet Stocks Slumped Today
For the most part, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) have been outperformers on the stock exchange this year. On Monday, however, investors bucked that trend. They
These 2 Stocks Were Making Moves After Hours Monday
Monday turned out to be a solid day for the stock market. Gains were most significant for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), but the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and S&P
Why Chevron Stock Slumped 12.3% in the First Half of 2023
Shares of Chevron (NYSE: CVX) declined by 12.3% during the first half of 2023, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That significantly underperformed the S&P 500, which
Apple's sound hits the road
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Is It Too Late to Buy Amazon Stock?
With the stock of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) up 55% year to date, some investors might think it's too late to buy. Yet bulls argue that Amazon has plenty of room to run. So, which is it? Let's find out.
Here's My Top Stock to Buy Now--And It's Not Even Close
The stock market has been in recovery mode this year after a dramatic sell-off in 2022 brought on by macroeconomic headwinds. Easing inflation has rallied investors and led the Nasdaq Composite
Why Apple Surged 49.3% During the First Half of 2023
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) surged by 49.3% in the first half of 2023, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The technology company has reclaimed the $3 trillion market
Is Visa Stock a Buy?
Visa (NYSE: V) is the world's leading payments processing network, servicing over 200 countries and handling more than $14.3 trillion in payment volume in the 12 months ending on March 31. Through
My 1 Growth Stock to Buy and Hold in a Market Downturn
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index just recorded its best first half of a year since 1983, driven predominantly by high-growth tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet.
But investors
If You'd Invested $5,000 in UnitedHealth in 2013, Here's How Much You Would Have Today
A good measure of a truly great business is that it outperforms the broader market over the long haul. This is because over the long term total returns tend to be more closely aligned with
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Stock a Buy Now?
Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) has become one of the most important companies in the world, producing computer chips for Apple, NVIDIA, and even Intel. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the
This Bull Market Indicator Has Been Right 82% of the Time Since 1950. Here's Where It Says Stocks Will End the Year.
If the trailing two years have taught investors anything, it's that Wall Street can be fickle. We witnessed the timeless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500
2 Roaring Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years
Last year's stock market sell-off highlighted the importance of investing in solid growth stocks over the long term. Doing so can safeguard your investment from temporary headwinds like the economic
What Delta and General Mills Reveal About the Economy
In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Barker and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:
Plus Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser and contributor Matt Frankel check in on regional banks, and
What Amazon, Microsoft, and DigitalOceon Investors Should Know About Recent AI and Cloud Advances
In this video, I will discuss recent clouding updates impacting Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN). Check out the short video to learn more, consider
The Nasdaq Had Its Best First Half in 40 Years: History Says This Will Happen Next
Investor sentiment has improved substantially year to date as cooling inflation, a resilient labor market, and stronger-than-expected economic growth have mitigated recession fears to some degree
2 Top Stocks to Buy for the Next Bull Market
The growth-centric Nasdaq Composite has bounced back sharply after a steep downturn last year. No one can know with certainty whether this marks the beginning of a new bull market, but plenty of
Better Buy: Verizon vs. AT&T
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) have a lot of similarities, but they are very different companies for investors. In this video, Travis Hoium reviews the key metrics investors should be
Bill Gates Scored a Stock Market Win in the First Half -- Bringing in $4 Billion
The stock market rally in the first half of the year helped one of the world's most famous billionaires score a big win. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, saw his fortune climb by $4 billion
3 Top Cloud Stocks to Buy in July
The cloud market has surged in recent years as the COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to take their businesses online and adopt hybrid working styles. Meanwhile, advances in artificial
The Most Important Metric for T-Mobile Investors, According to Its CFO
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) CFO Peter Osvaldik is really focused on one thing: free cash flow generation.
"You can look at EBITDA and service revenue and all of that ... but it's also important to be
3 Things About Palantir That Smart Investors Know
Recent major developments have changed the conversation and the direction surrounding Wall Street and tech stocks. First, the generative chatbot ChatGPT stunned the tech world. Many companies, like
Visa Is Great. Here's Why You Shouldn't Buy It
As you scan the investment landscape, it's hard to find truly exceptional businesses. I'm talking about those that have wide economic moats, long track records of financial success, and sizable
3 Blue-Chip Dow Stocks to Buy in July
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has lagged the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite so far this year -- which is normal behavior when the market is red-hot.
Instead of buying a Dow index fund, a far