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The whims of the market make forecasts a fool's errand. The only thing that any investor can reasonably predict about the stock market is that it's unpredictable. That means market-timing strategies

Warehouse and other industrial space may just be big boxes of concrete and sheet metal but they've packed a profitable punch for many investors through the pandemic and now beyond.

Three players in

I own dozens of stocks in my personal portfolio, and I cover even more on a monthly basis through my writing here at The Motley Fool. Therefore, picking only three companies that aren't just good

If you're in the process of planning and saving for retirement, you may be setting your sights on a $1 million nest egg. For years, that's been touted as a nice goal to achieve -- mainly because it

The stock market has a habit of rewarding investors that stay with it through the ups and downs. Now, the performance of your portfolio in a wide range of market environments will be very specific

There's nothing better than earning money without having to actively work for it. It's why dividend stocks are such an attractive investment for income-focused investors.

Not only do dividend stocks

If there was an investing hall of fame, one of the first inductees would no doubt be Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. In his more than five decades at the helm of

The fastest-growing and biggest companies tend to get most of the media attention. But some of the best stocks of the past quarter-century are little-known and under the radar. Take Steel Dynamics

Advancements in automation and robotics have led to efficiency improvements, higher-quality jobs, and economic growth. The next stage in automation conjures up fears of job loss. However, many

Although we associate retirement with seniors, the quality of someone's retirement usually rests on how well they prepare in the time leading up to it. The more time someone has to financially

Don't invest money in stocks you'll need within the next five or so years. When you do buy stocks, build a well-diversified portfolio. Be aware of potential risks and volatility. 

Those three

Remember the saying, "Don't put all of your eggs in one basket"? The old adage summarizes the importance of diversification in a nutshell (or maybe in an eggshell). Diversification doesn't eliminate

Currently, only two public companies have a market capitalization exceeding $2 trillion: Apple and Microsoft. But the global economy will continue to grow in the coming years, and more companies are

There's a lot to love about dividend-paying stocks. Receiving cash payments every three months is one obvious attraction. It's also been proven that investors realize greater returns when they

For the past 15 months, Wall Street has been testing the resolve of investors. In that time, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and growth-dependent Nasdaq Composite all

If you are an investor who believes in "buy high and sell higher," then it makes sense to look closely at nVent Electric (NYSE: NVT) and aerospace and defense supplier Moog (NYSE: MOG.A) (NYSE:

Used car dealer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) is burning cash and has a growing pile of debt. Shares may look cheap after the huge sell-off, but the company's cash crunch is getting worse. In this video

One of the toughest realizations newer investors will eventually make is that stock market corrections occur frequently. Since the beginning of 1950, there have been 39 separate double-digit

A little over a decade ago, General Motors (NYSE: GM) had just emerged from bankruptcy and was far from a top automotive stock to buy.

It restructured its business because it was making cars people

While some people intentionally choose to delay retirement, you may be eager to exit the workforce as soon as you're able to. And after many years of hard work, that makes sense.

Many people opt to

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has done an excellent job increasing profit margins while expanding sales explosively. That said, competition is soaring, which could hurt Tesla's impressive profit margins. In

The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) have much to compete for, given the large total addressable market of the advertising industry. This video will compare the two growth

Several electric vehicle (EV) start-up stocks dropped enough in March to approach or hit all-time lows. That included Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN), luxury electric sedan maker Lucid Group

Shares of Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) jumped 21% in March, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This rise in the stock's price means that shares of the identity management company

Shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) climbed 21.2% in March, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The surge in the social media company's shares brings their total