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Memory chip manufacturer Micron (NASDAQ: MU) reported slight declines in pricing for both DRAM and NAND memory chips in its most recent quarter. The company warned about sluggish sales of both

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) isn't one of the top five biggest defense companies operating, but it is making a name for itself in the defense arena. It is getting that recognition, in

Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) are popping in after-market hours on Tuesday as investors received some upbeat news from the company. Not only did the streaming giant lose fewer subscribers than it

It's been a rough year so far for the economy. Inflation is the highest its been in more than 40 years, the S&P 500 is inching closer to bear market territory, and there's a chance that we could be

The S&P 500 has been off to its worst start in decades. Down around 20% since the beginning of the year, there's still no telling how much lower it could go or if a recovery is due to happen. With

As investors have contemplated the possibility of a recession, the Nasdaq Composite has fallen 27% from its high, putting the tech-heavy index deep in bear market territory. Downturns of that

Retiring means you switch your investor hat from accumulation to preservation, generating enough growth to keep inflation from eating at your wealth while avoiding the risk of ruining your

Interest rate hikes initiated on multiple occasions this year have yet to get inflation in the U.S. under control. This is evidenced by the fact that the inflation rate accelerated from 8.6% year

For some people, early retirement is really nothing more than a pipe dream. But if you plan for it from a young age and save and invest aggressively throughout your working years, you might manage

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), better known as TSMC, delivered strong earnings in its second-quarter report released last week. Slowing consumer spending and the cyclical nature of

Almost a year ago, Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) soared past $480 a share. The stock had gained 2,400% since the end of 2019. Investors first bet on the company's ability to bring a COVID-19 coronavirus

Semiconductor stocks have been clobbered hard on the market this year, as the 31% decline in the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index indicates. And not surprisingly, its components, such as Advanced

With inflation zooming to a multidecade high in June, blue chip stocks, not growth stocks, are in high demand. Savvy investors who know their history, however, recognize that market downturns ease

One of the reasons Citigroup's (NYSE: C) stock has sold off this year is related to the bank's exposure to Russia, which has been destabilized after the Russian military invaded Ukraine. The U.S

With the Fourth of July in the rearview mirror, it's a perfect time to start scanning this bear market for quality stocks trading at discounts. Dividend investors in particular benefit from lower

The world's top chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (NYSE: TSM), better known as TSMC, second-quarter 2022 earnings report indicates chip spending is still very healthy

Investors should always make a point of keeping their finger on the pulse of the broader market. That's especially true right now. Between rampant inflation, worldwide geopolitical turmoil, and the

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is one of the stocks that's defying this bear market. The biotech is up 30% so far this year. So, this leader in cystic fibrosis treatment has delivered gains

Most stocks move higher when there's good news. And then there's Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX).

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at long last granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann discusses:

Travel spending is heating up! Could that mean a rebound for cruise stocks? Motley Fool contributors Lou Whiteman and Jamie Louko

Legendary investor Sam Zell gained his reputation as the "Grave Dancer" in the 1970s. He spent the second half of that decade buying up distressed properties across the country. In his aptly titled

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been on a mission to return a substantial amount of its extra cash to shareholders. Although the stock currently pays a low dividend yield of 0.6%, the long-term reward of

Shares of most companies fall during a recession because of reduced earnings or wavering consumer sentiment. But not all stocks are set to tumble. In fact, some companies can actually soar in a

The first half of 2022 marked the worst start to the year for the U.S. stock market in over 50 years. Between 40-year-high inflation, a weakening housing market, rising interest rates, high prices