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Investing in stocks can be tricky, as the market's past performance isn't always indicative of what's to come. However, knowledge is power, and noticing past trends and patterns can help ensure

One of the biggest investment themes in 2023 was artificial intelligence (AI). Each of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks is playing a role in AI, and they helped fuel the Nasdaq Composite over 40% last

Shares of leading cybersecurity pure-play Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) closed out 2023 on a sour note. Management downgraded its prior financial guidance, and left the door open for a significant

If you think you know Warren Buffett, you might want to check out some of the stocks he owns. The legendary investor has stakes in Brazilian fintech Nu (NYSE: NU) and Florida homebuilder Lennar

Investors have been excited about the S&P 500 reaching a new high, but the hope is that it will go much, much higher. That will take time, and the goal in investing is long-term compounding

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) just gave investors some more reasons to like its stock this year. Management's mid-January earnings update contained good news regarding sales and earnings trends. The

The stock market has been on a red-hot run over the past year. The S&P 500 has rallied more than 20% and was recently at an all-time high. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has surged over

Restaurant-technology company Toast (NYSE: TOST) is unprofitable, and it's not even close to breaking even. Through the first three quarters of 2023, the company reported a net loss of $210 million

Many retired couples rely on their monthly Social Security benefits to help make ends meet. Around half of all households with someone age 65 or older receive at least 50% of their family income

What's the appeal of investing in relatively small and little-known corporations? Though these businesses come with heightened risks, getting in on the ground floor can potentially be lucrative over

After an epic run in 2023 thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) hype that turned out to be more than just a fleeting fad, Nvidia has soared into the public's collective consciousness. The GPU

The artificial intelligence revolution is crowning new titans in the stock market, most notably Nvidia. But it's also giving a healthy boost to all of the equipment stocks that help produce Nvidia

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) is a renowned conglomerate that has delivered impressive capital growth over multiple decades, thanks to Warren Buffett's exceptional skill in finding

If you are looking at the oil sector, you'll want to make sure you consider industry giants that have proven they can withstand the inherent volatility of energy prices.

Two of the best options are

Accruing stock market gains is more of a marathon than a sprint, but Nike (NYSE: NKE) still left investors wanting more this past year. The footwear giant's stock ended 2023 in negative territory

Since investing is forward-thinking, it's important to consider where a stock is going to be in the future before putting down any money. Even if a company is reporting sales growth right now, can

Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) soared early in the pandemic as people favored online medical visits. But the recent past hasn't been so bright for the telemedicine giant. Teladoc continued to grow

One of the most important retirement savings decisions you'll have to make in 2024 is where to stash your cash. This determines how much you can set aside each year, what you'll be able to invest

It's official: A new bull market is here. And part of the reason for that is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

This roundtable panel of Motley Fool contributors agrees that AI stocks will

One of the biggest reasons people decide to cut the cord with cable providers is cost. Although cable companies offer consumers a variety of different packages, the costs associated with traditional

It was nearly a year ago that the banking industry was rattled by the failures of a few sizable financial institutions. Investors quickly soured on the entire sector, but they appear to be warming

In 2023, The performance of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks added more than $5 trillion in value to the S&P 500.

Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett came up with the term Magnificent Seven to

When researching potential stock buys, dividend investors often look first at a stock's dividend yield. It's understandable, but it should only be the starting point on the investing journey

While artificial intelligence (AI) is a field that shows great promise, some AI stocks appear to have gotten overhyped lately relative to their business results. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)

International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM), a company that has been largely written off by investors over the past decade, is having a moment. A yearslong transformation effort has rejiggered the