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Cigarette usage -- especially in the U.S. -- has been in steady decline for decades. In 1965, 42.4% of U.S. adults smoked cigarettes. In 2018, that rate had dropped to just 13.7%.

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Seeing a stock you own plunge after an earnings report is any investor's nightmare. Unfortunately, shareholders of cybersecurity company SentinelOne (NYSE: S) had to watch in horror when the

Cancer screening specialist Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) is on fire. The company's shares have soared 69% since 2023 started. Gains of this magnitude can sometimes scare off investors who see

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) have consistently stood out as two powerhouses.

As we step into June, these digital giants continue to

Consumers drive the U.S. economy -- an estimated 68% of America's gross domestic product comes from personal consumption. This means that stocks of companies where consumers open their wallets can

Retirees claiming Social Security got a bigger-than-normal bump to their benefits this year thanks to the program's annual cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA), which is determined by inflation. Some of

When Ford (NYSE: F) announced it's adopting Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) charging standard in future vehicles, it shook the EV world. But the real impact may be commoditizing plugs and the electricity

Shares of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) have fallen out of favor with investors, down 79% from their all-time high as of this writing. The business was booming during the worst days of the coronavirus

Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) is reportedly partnering with Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) in order to get into 5G cellular plans. Could this be an expansion of Prime or a new product line from Amazon? In this

The market has been showing signs of life this year, but the S&P 500 remains down 10% since peaking in 2022. In a full-blown bull market, many businesses could see their valuations skyrocket

Dividend stocks can make for great investments as they can be excellent sources of recurring income for your portfolio. And with dividend growth stocks, there's also a strong possibility that the

The recent slowdown in the crypto market is forcing investors to take a closer look at the underlying fundamentals of the top cryptocurrencies. Two that particularly stand out are Ethereum (CRYPTO

Shares of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) fell by 19.8% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The slide extends the decline of the e-commerce player's shares to 28.6% year to

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has an incredibly unprofitable business, with losses totaling more than $924 million last year. Investors could be waiting a long time before this gaming company gets to break

While valuation is far from the only thing that matters, long-term investors can give themselves an edge by focusing on high-quality stocks that trade at attractive valuations. The best company

As the interest in AI (artificial intelligence) ramps up, old trends like cybersecurity, fintech, or the metaverse take a backseat unless they also have AI aspirations. With investors shifting their

There are some people who think Social Security is on the verge of disappearing completely, leaving today's workers with no benefit to look forward to in retirement whatsoever. I'm here to tell you

Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Broadcom's (NASDAQ: AVGO) latest financial figures to determine if Broadcom stock is still a buy.

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The tech sector is a good place to look if you want to invest in growth stocks. After all, this industry produced the likes of Amazon and Facebook parent Meta Platforms.

So digital advertising

Funding education with student loans is extremely common, thanks to the high cost of earning a degree. But while it may be essential to borrow to pay for things like tuition and living expenses