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The S&P 500 index ended 2023 with a monster rally. It soared 16% between late October and the end of December, coming within inches of a new all-time high. But the index opened 2024 with a little

The stock market has given investors plenty to talk about over the last few years, and those who have stayed in it through the ups and downs have dealt with their fair share of volatility to be

It took a little over two years, but we're finally in a bull market again. On Friday, Jan. 19, the S&P 500 index closed above the high-water mark it set in the early days of 2022.

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In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall takes a closer look at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). One is most worth buying right now.

A new year marks the perfect time to reflect on where you are financially and where you want to be. That includes your stock portfolio.

There are many reasons why you may feel unhappy with your

For many older adults, Social Security can make or break retirement. More than one-third of nonretired adults say their benefits will be a major source of income in retirement, according to a 2023

Warren Buffett has made fortunes for early investors in Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) who held on to the stock for the long term. The stock returned 3,787,464% from 1965 through

2024 is off to a slow start for the stock market. After a strong rally at the end of last year, the S&P 500 hasn't budged so far this year. But it's keeping its gains as investors eagerly anticipate

Last year was a turbulent one for the global real estate sector. Rising interest rates increased borrowing costs, which also weighed on the value of many properties.

However, those more challenging

The cybersecurity sector is often considered an evergreen one because most companies generally won't lower their digital defenses to save a few dollars. It's also well-poised to expand over the next

Artificial intelligence (AI) has helped push tech giants, including Microsoft and Nvidia, to new valuation highs and lifted the performance of the stock market at large. On the other hand, not every

One of the trickiest aspects of setting money aside for retirement is figuring out how much to save. Some people will tell you that if you part with 10% of your salary year after year, you're good

Fast food companies have long relied on franchising (offloading the operation of stores to smaller independent business owners to collect royalty payments from those store owners) to maximize growth

The storied past of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and its continued relevance today to some segments of the market make it a go-to place for investors searching for industry-leading companies

2023 was an amazing year for growth stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index has gained 45% over the past year, more than double the S&P 500. One of the questions on investors' minds is whether 2024

The three major indexes gave investors a taste of the downs and ups of investing over the past couple of years, reaching into bear territory in 2022 and then rising in the double digits last year

Tech stocks have a reputation for delivering significant and consistent gains over the long term. The innovative nature of the market has created an ever-expanding environment and one of the best

No investor has a perfect track record, and I'm no exception. While my long-term investment returns have been ahead of the S&P 500, there have been several times along the way where I got it wrong.

To bake a pie, you need certain ingredients, including a filling, a crust, sugar, and spices. Using a recipe and some kitchen know-how, anyone can turn apple, flour, sugar, and cinnamon into

2023 was a great year to own stocks. The S&P 500 index of America's 500 biggest companies surged an above-average 17.5% last year, and after hitting a bit of a speed bump in the first week, has kept

When to claim Social Security is an important financial decision with life-long repercussions. Every scenario has pros and cons. Workers can maximize their benefit by claiming at age 70, but doing

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian conducts a basic financial statement analysis focusing on nonprofessional investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 18, 2024. The video

The U.S. stock market is the largest stock market in the world, accounting for 43% of the $106 trillion global equity market last year. U.S. stocks have created substantial wealth over time

This year marked the end of an era for Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA). The pharmacy and retail giant slashed its dividend by 48% to start this year, ending a streak of 47 straight years of

Wayne Gretzky probably had no idea just how often one statement he made would be quoted through the years. The legendary hockey player once said, "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where