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With the approval of the first spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs, the world of crypto investing just became much more interesting. While the new Bitcoin ETFs might not send the price of Bitcoin

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe share some of their favorite energy stocks for 2024 and beyond, including Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC), HF Sinclair

If you think of electric cars, the first company name you are likely to bring to mind is Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). But Tesla most certainly isn't the only electric vehicle (EV) company or the only

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) are two of the most popular energy stocks among investors these days. Powering their popularity is their focus on the future of energy. Many

Warren Buffett's investing decisions since taking over Berkshire Hathaway back in 1965 helped guide shares of the holding company to a 3,787,464% return through the end of 2022. Buffett has

Wall Street has been worried about the impact of weight loss drugs on companies that make sweets, but that didn't stop J.M. Smucker (NYSE: SJM) from buying Hostess Brands. And there are compelling

As AI went from short-term hype to an enduring trend, the world became aware of how important electronic design automation (EDA) software is in 2023. EDA is a type of computer-aided design suite

Investing in high-yield dividend stocks can be a great way to generate more income. Many companies offer above-average payouts, while the best ones routinely increase their dividends.

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has split its stock five times since 2000. The most recent split was July 2021, when the company issued a 4-for-1 stock split -- meaning shareholders received four shares for

By now you've heard the news: On Dec. 22, 2023, small rocket company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) won its biggest contract since its foundation -- and it wasn't for launching rockets at all.

For a

The buying frenzy for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks over the past 12 months drove many investors to Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Palantir (NYSE: PLTR). Microsoft's stock rallied 65% while

Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) is one of the larger U.S. onshore oil and natural gas companies. There are a lot of things to like about the stock, including the company's 20 years' worth of

Social Security provides an important level of financial support in retirement. Nearly 90% of retired workers say they depend on monthly benefits to make ends meet, and about 60% classify those

Building wealth in the stock market can be tricky, as the investments you choose will make or break your strategy. Invest in the wrong places, and you could easily lose more than you gain.

If you're

One of the core tenets of successful investing is to buy good companies at a reasonable price and hold them for the long run. While this strategy may sound simple, it is not easy to execute since it

The so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks gained considerable attention recently, and with good reason. Between them, they account for more than 27% of the S&P 500's value, and the market caps of

There's a strong argument that 2023 was the year that artificial intelligence (AI) came of age, sparking a market recovery in the process. After plunging 35% in 2022, the Nasdaq Composite rebounded

One of the biggest investment themes in 2023 stemmed from the popularity of a new class of obesity and diabetes medications -- a market largely dominated by pharmaceutical juggernauts Eli Lilly

When it comes to saving for retirement, you have plenty of plan choices. You could opt for a traditional IRA and get a tax break on the money you contribute. But if you're able to swing those

The race to bring solid-state battery tech out of the lab and into the real world is heating up. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe discuss QuantumScape (NYSE: QS)

The stock market is one of the greatest creators of wealth ever invented. And with the introduction of low-fee investment accounts and index funds, it's never been easier to invest in the stock

When you hear the term "stock market index," chances are the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, or Dow Jones Industrial Average comes to mind. But the Nasdaq-100 is also a widely talked about index.

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In spite of its first annual revenue decline since 2019, shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) had a solid 2023. The stock rallied 40% on the year, and its market capitalization

Last year didn't go as planned for W. P. Carey (NYSE: WPC). Higher interest rates and other headwinds forced the real estate investment trust (REIT) to tap the brakes on its growth plan. Because of

Visa (NYSE: V) finished 2023 with a 25% gain, which basically matched the performance of the broader S&P 500. However, the business probably flew under the radar because of all the attention that