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It's still far too early to tell how the market will fare in 2023, but the experts aren't hopeful. A recent Bloomberg poll indicates the nation's economists believe there's a 70% chance the U.S

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser discusses:

In addition, Motley Fool analyst Kirsten Guerra and Fool.com contributor Lou Whiteman engage in a bull vs. bear debate over Teladoc

The data on dividend growth stocks is eye-opening. Over the last 50 years, dividend growers and initiators have delivered average annual total returns of 10.7%, according to data from Ned Davis

Altria (NYSE: MO), the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, is the largest tobacco company in the United States. Most investors likely recognize it as a blue chip stock, which is owned for stability and

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) sells snacks and beverages people are likely to buy despite decreasing consumer income. This video will answer whether PepsiCo stock is an excellent defensive dividend stock to

The average hedge fund managers typically underperform the S&P 500, meaning their clients would actually be better off buying an S&P 500 index fund. That said, some fund managers buck the trend, and

In today's video, Jose Najarro and Nick Rossolillo discuss Advanced Micro Devices' (NASDAQ: AMD) MI300, Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) Falcon Shores, and Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) Grace Hopper Superchip,

Last month was another tough one for the stock market ... even the blue chips. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) lost a little more than 4% of its value in December, bringing a

Retiring on Social Security alone could mean winding up being cash-strapped for years on end. In spite of that, many seniors inevitably reach retirement age without a lot of money in an IRA or

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) has been on a wild ride since going public, but it's looking more appealing than ever. Production is up, expansion plans are in place, and the company has over $12 billion in

Searching for stocks with ultra-high yields is like walking through a minefield. Generally, most stocks are just ticking time bombs and are on the verge of cutting their dividend. But, sometimes

Shares of space tourism pioneer Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) stock closed 12.3% higher on Friday. In an announcement made Thursday after the close of trading, Virgin Galactic revealed that its

Last year was brutal for growth stocks, but the sell-off has brought previous market winners to valuations that could set the stage for market-trouncing returns.

There are plenty of great companies

Dividend stocks are always popular with investors. Who doesn't like getting a quarterly check from their investments? And in volatile markets like the current one, dividends are even more valuable

When you're just starting to invest, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. Instead of rushing in and buying something you don't understand, purchasing an exchange-traded fund

A massive dark cloud hanging heavy over Sotera Health (NASDAQ: SHC) was lifted on Tuesday. After the company announced it had settled a clutch of lawsuits arising from alleged malfeasance by a

The Federal Reserve's aggressive rate-hiking policy in 2022 understandably was implemented to slow down surging inflation. But in the process, the central bank's actions pushed up mortgage rates,

Management provided incredible insight into what's going on at Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM). This video will highlight the major trends.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 11, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) seemingly had no issue navigating the coronavirus pandemic, as it leaned on its digital capabilities to find ways to serve hungry customers, boosting sales and

Fintech businesses had a rotten, no-good year in 2022, but SoFi Technologies' (NASDAQ: SOFI) 12-month journey seemed especially perilous. Unlike traditional big banks, SoFi was in the crosshairs of

Saving for retirement is one of the most important things you can do for your future. The risks of not doing so are obvious: Without retirement savings, you might have to continue to work until your

The big banks kicked off earnings season recently, and for the most part, their numbers looked strong.

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is a particularly interesting case, as it beat expectations on both

Every cloud has a silver lining. While the stock market has performed abysmally over the past 12 months, there are plenty of stocks available at steep discounts.

Three Motley Fool contributors were

The recent market downturn hasn't exactly been kind to high-growth fintech stocks, with most underperforming the S&P 500 by a significant margin. However, some of these companies continue to post

Clorox (NYSE: CLX) offers investors steady dividend payments along with a potential for capital gains. Let's take a closer look at this defensive stock.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices