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The S&P 500 may no longer be in correction territory, but there are still some attractive opportunities for long-term investors, especially when it comes to dividend stocks. Thanks to persistently

The stock market has crossed back out of its recent correction. Even the tech-centric Nasdaq-100 is only down 9% from its all-time high, compared to the 10%-below-peak threshold that officially

While the stock market has risen out of correction territory, plenty of stocks are much lower than just a few months ago. One of those is SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN), which is still down around 60%

The Mag 7 stocks -- or "Magnificent Seven" -- have been the hottest part of the market for years, but high multiples and slow growth at some companies mean not all Mag 7 stocks are created equal. In

Where do your retirement savings stand compared to your peers? It's not too tough to find out. Mutual fund company and retirement plan administrator Vanguard regularly publishes aggregate data for

Investing in stocks comes with risks. There's no way around that fact. However, some stocks can be less risky than others during certain market conditions.

Three Motley Fool contributors think

With the recent stock market downturn affecting companies in many different sectors and industries, there are some excellent opportunities for long-term investors. In this video, Matt Frankel, CFP®

After posting double-digit gains during both 2023 and 2024, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have gotten off to an underwhelming start this year. As of this writing, the S&P 500 is down 3% on the

As an investment, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) does not really need to compete in every flashy new category within cryptocurrency to pay off for its holders. Rather than spreading thin, its tight focus on

Some of President Trump's proposals that could impact Social Security have yet to be implemented. In particular, his plans to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, overtime, and tips could

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) went in opposite directions during the past 12 months. XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple blockchain, surged about 280% as it overcame its

In January 1967, Berkshire Hathaway did something it's done only once in the company's history: It paid a cash dividend. Warren Buffett wrote to Berkshire shareholders earlier this year: "I can't

Many investors pay close attention to whatever Warren Buffett says. The billionaire's conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), has outperformed the market by a wide margin since

Before a February cabinet meeting, a reporter asked President Donald Trump if he could guarantee that Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security would not be cut. Trump responded, "I've said it so many

The whole point of the Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: CHAT) is to be aligned with the current artificial intelligence (AI) zeitgeist. However, before you invest in this thematic

It's amazing what a couple of grad students can cook up in their garage. I've been a fan (and heavy user) of Google since the search engine hit the internet in 1997 and a happy shareholder since

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has been a terrific investment over the past year. The energy midstream giant's unit price has rallied 22.5%. Add in its lucrative cash distributions, and the total return

There are countless reasons to save for retirement. How politics, technology, and a changing world will impact life over the coming decades is anyone's guess. That alone should be reason enough to

Amid the broader crypto market correction, you might be surprised to find out that a number of high-profile investors continue to double (and even triple) down on their optimistic price predictions

Tobacco giant Altria (NYSE: MO) has experienced impressive stock price growth over the past 12 months, up more than 30% and only a couple of dollars below its five-year high.

Altria has managed to

When a commercial aircraft encounters turbulence, a flight attendant will tell all passengers to return to their seats and buckle their seat belts. Some investors think a similar approach is

Retiring on Social Security alone isn't necessarily something people plan to do. Often, people have the best of intentions when it comes to building retirement savings but end up falling short due

Every so often, Wall Street sends a not-so-subtle reminder to professional and everyday investors alike that stocks don't move up in a straight line. Following a virtually uninterrupted rally that

It's becoming clear that artificial intelligence (AI) isn't going away. In fact, it looks like this revolutionary technology is only going to become an ever more important part of our daily lives.

Optical networking equipment supplier Ciena's (NYSE: CIEN) stock price has had a rough 2025, dropping 24% as of this writing. That may surprise some investors at first, considering its financial