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They don't compete in the same industry, but Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) share many similarities as investment candidates. The companies own two of the most valuable brands on the

As you work throughout your career, a good portion of the taxes you pay go toward Social Security. For decades, Social Security has been one of America's most important social programs, especially

Investing in the stock market is a fantastic way to build wealth, but choosing the right investments can be daunting. The wrong stocks can result in losing more than you gain, and building a strong

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates the recent developments at SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) and informs investors of the choices at hand.

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Investing isn't just for the wealthy. Sure, it takes money to make money. However, it doesn't take much money to start making money investing in stocks.

Of course, you still must find great

Do billionaire investors sometimes opt to press the proverbial easy button? You bet they do. Making money the easy way is preferable to doing it the hard way regardless of how much money you have.

Beat the market. That's the goal for most investors. However, achieving that goal is often easier said than done.

It wasn't difficult for quite a few U.S. senators and representatives last year

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett is arguably the greatest investor of all time and is known for investment wisdom that we can all incorporate into our strategies

With Bitcoin prices still above $60,000, the crypto market remains red hot despite a recent pullback. If you want to increase your exposure, you could of course buy Bitcoin directly, or any other

The rapid growth rates Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) has displayed since 2020 could continue through 2030, at least according to Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss.

Since mid-2020, the leading e-commerce

What's better than a high-yielding dividend stock? A high-yielding dividend stock that's trading at a dirt-cheap price. As long as the underlying business is in strong shape, buying a cheap dividend

The Nasdaq Composite has increased by 97% in the last five years and 286% in the past decade, proving the value of holding stocks over the long term. Stocks in this index have made many millionaires

Wall Street has seen a fair amount of volatility since this decade began. Since 2020, all three major stock indexes have traded off bear and bull markets in successive years, with the growth-driven

There are growth investors. There are value investors. And then there are some investors who only want dividends.

When you're looking for businesses that send their shareholders a check every three

Social Security isn't perfect. The agency has been known to overpay recipients by accident and then go after that money when beneficiaries least expect it.

Understandably, in the past, that's

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) lowered its full-year outlook for the semiconductor industry on Thursday amid persistent macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. The foundry market

The S&P 500 is often the benchmark for investors to try and beat. And it's a good one to strive for, as in the long run the broad index has generated returns of 10%. If you could average a 10%

After artificial intelligence (AI) burst on to the scene in 2022, AI-based companies became a hot investment on Wall Street. This helps to explain why shares of tech company SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:

Purchasing stocks that consistently pay an above-average dividend can add an element of safety to a portfolio. When I say above average, I mean payouts exceeding the average dividend yield for

With a market cap of $2.6 trillion, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the world's second-most-valuable company. It has gotten to this point by selling some of the most popular consumer electronics products in

E-commerce has grown into a massive industry. Despite beginning in the late 20th century, it continues to grow at a relatively rapid pace. Grand View Research forecasts a compound annual growth rate

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has taken the "treasure hunt" shopping experience to the next level. The warehouse retailer just reported strong monthly sales growth, with accelerating demand at its stores in

Altria (NYSE: MO) is the type of company that can bring emotion into the investment process. A so-called "sin" stock, investors need to consider if they want to support a company that produces

Not all stocks have benefited from the stock market's recent bull run. In fact, some have had disappointing performances this year and remain well off their all-time highs.

For example, shares of Le

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owns one of the world's most closely followed stock portfolios. Berkshire's top holdings are Apple, Bank of America, American Express, and Coca-Cola, but