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The tech market has long been a haven for investors looking for reliable long-term stocks. The ever-developing nature of the sector has fueled substantial growth over the years, with the Nasdaq-100

Looking at energy from the broadest possible perspective opens up a vast field of investment opportunities. All are not created equal, however, with some companies proving their value most by

The stock market is a phenomenal wealth creator, if you give it time. However, the movement of equities can be far less predictable over shorter periods.

Last year, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial

It's hard to throw shade on a company that more than doubled its year-over-year earnings, which is what ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) achieved in the first quarter of 2023. And yet this energy giant might

There's an old market saying, "Sell in May and go away." This refers to the fact that the market tends to underperform more in the summer months than in other parts of the year. While a rhyme like

For a majority of the more than 49 million retired workers who receive a Social Security check each month, this payout is an absolute necessity. Over the past 20 years, national pollster Gallup has

Paycom (NYSE: PAYC), a developer of human capital management (HCM) software, has been serving up some impressive business results and laying the foundations for a global expansion initiative that

According to founder Brian Chesky, the Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) story has only just begun. The online travel and shelter hosting platform is planning major product, marketing, and geographical

What initially started as a strong rally to start 2023 has quickly turned back into pessimism for Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS). It's not completely surprising. Smartphone sales, especially of

Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is known for investing in industry-leading companies and holding positions over time. And although many of Buffett's top picks tend

Start-up electric vehicle (EV) makers have been having a tough go of it lately. While Tesla operates profitably and at scale, the early-stage EV manufacturers are struggling with costs as they try

Healthcare is a brutally competitive field, especially in the United States, where the stakes are high. Healthcare contributes a whopping $4.3 trillion to the country's economy.

Small competitor

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has grown into one of the country's largest midstream players. It has a unique coast-to-coast asset base with a fully integrated system to move hydrocarbons from the

One of the more difficult parts of successful investing is admitting you are wrong. It happens to all investors, and those who read Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder letters will often see Warren

At a time when tech investors still have a skeptical eye turned toward many companies, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has pulled off an impressive 95% share-price run year to date. But why, exactly

While the broader market is down since early 2022, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) stock is setting new highs this year. It's not hard to see why Wall Street loves the Golden Arches right now. Sales growth

A thousand dollars is a relatively modest sum of money. However, even this amount can grow enormously thanks to the power of the stock market. Consider this: A $1,000 investment in Nike 30 years ago

By now, it's not a secret that economic growth is expected to grind to a halt with high interest rates inhibiting economic activity. This helps to explain why the S&P 500 index remains approximately

In early 2021, Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) launched the oil industry's first fixed-plus variable dividend framework. It paid a fixed base quarterly dividend that it routinely increased. In addition,

In 2023, investors have been hit with a barrage of news regarding recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and potential breakthroughs on the horizon. The launch of ChatGPT provided

Many companies pay dividends. However, some businesses stand out for their ability to pay a durable dividend. They've proven they can continue paying (and growing) their dividends even during the

Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian compares Ford (NYSE: F) and GM (NYSE: GM) to answer which car stock is the best buy right now.

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Return on invested capital (ROIC) may be one of the best metrics to find which stocks will outperform the market. Measuring a company's profitability compared to its debt and equity, a consistently

It goes without saying that the iPhone is Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) most important product. Since its debut in mid-2007, the iconic device has become the gold standard for smartphones. As a result of