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Microsoft Keeps Dropping. Here's Why You Should Buy the Dip.
The Nasdaq Composite index has been scorching hot this year, returning 35% in 2023 as of the time of this article. While many technology companies resorted to layoffs and tight budgets in an effort
2 Dividend-Paying Tech Stocks to Buy in August
Tech stocks have been the place to be if you're looking for big gains. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 has returned 446% over the last 10 years, compared to a 221% return from the blue-chip-focused S&P
Apple's $3 Trillion Valuation May Be Gone for Good
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) slipped last week following a quarterly report that was mostly bad news. Revenue slumped, operating income was down, and the iconic iPhone suffered a sales decline
Are the Good Times Over for Apple Stock?
Only one week ago, shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) were up more than 50% year to date. The giant tech stock was enjoying one of its best starts in a long time.
Then Apple announced its fiscal 2023
3 Stocks to Buy in August That Show No Signs of Slowing Down
The stock market has enjoyed a phenomenal 2023. And while it can seem counterintuitive to buy a stock at a higher price today than it was just a few months ago, sometimes that's the exact kind of
Why Boeing's Stock Remains a Buy Despite Mixed Results
Boeing's (NYSE: BA) recent results highlighted the case for the stock but perhaps not in the way many investors might think. In truth, they were mixed. However, Boeing's management has
Microsoft: A Long-Term Investment in AI
It's no secret that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a powerhouse in the tech world. With a long history of groundbreaking innovations, this company has proven time and time again it's at the forefront
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Dip
Income-seeking investors tend to be drawn to high dividend yields. The higher the yield, the better a dividend becomes at generating income that can fund an investor's spending as well as beat
1 Billion Reasons to Buy Apple Stock Hand Over Fist Now and Never Sell
This year has started in stark contrast to its predecessor. After enduring its worst performance in over a decade, the stock market has bounced back. The major market indexes have each gained 20% or
This Recession Forecasting Tool Hasn't Been Wrong in 57 Years. Here's What It Says Comes Next for the U.S. Economy and Stock Market.
Wall Street has taken investors on quite the ride since this decade began. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a breakneck bear market crash in 2020 for the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:
Why BioNTech Stock Was Sinking Today
A monster revenue miss was the big reason for the widespread investor sell-off in BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) stock on Monday. As of late-session trading that day, the once-hot biotech's share price had
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Why Western Alliance Bancorp Stock Surged 42% in July
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) ran hot in July, as the stock price rose 42% in the month, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Western Alliance is still down about 11.8% as of
2 Top Software Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul
A lot of software companies have been on a wild ride these past few years, swinging between surges and plunges in true growth stock nature. As the world becomes more digital-dominant and
Caterpillar's Latest Quarter Reinforces Its Position Among My List of Top Stocks to Buy
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Caterpillar's (NYSE: CAT) latest financial results and explains why it remains one of his top stocks.
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Better Buy: Apple vs. Amazon
The stock prices for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) went in opposite directions on Aug. 4 after the companies released their latest earnings reports. Apple's stock sank 5% after its
3M Stock: Bull vs. Bear
With its inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and its extensive history raising its dividend, 3M (NYSE: MMM) is a stock that a variety of investors follow closely. As popular as it might
Building a $25,000 Portfolio Right Now? Here Are the Best Stocks to Buy.
Building a stock portfolio is like building a house. Combining the right parts results in a beautiful home, but neglecting a key feature can undermine the whole structure. Let's explore three stocks
The Brilliant Reason Apple's Profits Are Still Growing
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) just reported another quarter of weak iPhone, Mac, and iPad sales. But profits keep growing. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro break down how
iPhone Sales Are Slowing. Here's Why Apple Doesn't Really Care.
As was widely anticipated, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported lower year-over-year revenue for its quarter ending in early July. The decline wasn't as dramatic as feared, however. Its top line fell from
Up 54% This Year, Is Amazon Stock Still a Buy?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is no stranger to making headlines. But this year, the tech giant is taking a back seat to its fellow FAANG stocks like Microsoft and Alphabet, which are duking it out with new
3 Stocks We Plan to Hold Forever
Saying you'll "never sell" a stock is exceptionally bold. Realistically, no investor can make that absolute guarantee, as anything can happen to a company over the long term.
However, a few stocks
The Cloud Computing Slowdown Hits DigitalOcean
Businesses big and small are looking for ways to rein in costs as a tough economy fuels uncertainty. An easy target for these cost cuts is cloud computing. The mega-cloud platforms like Amazon Web
3 Top Stocks to Buy in August
Companies with potent growth catalysts can deliver sizable gains to their investors. Here are three businesses with intriguing expansion prospects, both in the short and long term. If you're looking