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2 Top Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now
2 Top Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

One of the most exciting areas of the broader energy sector today is probably the clean energy niche, because the world is on a multi-decade transition from carbon fuels, like coal and oil, to

2 Ways to Fish at the Bottom of the Market
2 Ways to Fish at the Bottom of the Market

Bottom-fishing can be incredibly profitable. My single best investment over the last several years has been Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX), and it remains my best performer in Motley Fool CAPS.

In the fall

This REIT Has Delivered Towering Dividend Growth
This REIT Has Delivered Towering Dividend Growth

American Tower (NYSE: AMT) might not stand out to dividend investors at first glance. The real estate investment trust (REIT) currently offers a 2.2% dividend yield. While that's slightly higher

Is Domino's Doing Enough to Counter Inflation?
Is Domino's Doing Enough to Counter Inflation?

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) is scheduled to report fiscal second-quarter 2022 earnings on July 21. The international pizza company is grappling with rising inflation and labor shortages, as the

Airbnb Sees Consistent Growth in Long-Term Rentals
Airbnb Sees Consistent Growth in Long-Term Rentals

Airbnb's (NASDAQ: ABNB) business has bounced back considerably well to pre-pandemic levels, especially in one interesting area. In this video clip from "Ask Us Anything" on Motley Fool Live

BMW Starts Nickel-and-Diming Car Buyers. Will Other Automakers Follow?
BMW Starts Nickel-and-Diming Car Buyers. Will Other Automakers Follow?

When you buy a luxury car, you expect that, in addition to high performance, you're paying up for amenities that are not available in more basic models. The fit and trim are usually better, and you

How Much Money Does the Median Retirement Account Produce?
How Much Money Does the Median Retirement Account Produce?

Many workers are saving for retirement. That's the good news. The bad news is many people are not saving nearly enough. In fact, the estimated median retirement account balance is very low and would

These 3 Stocks Have Underperformed the Market This Year. Is Now the Time to Buy?
These 3 Stocks Have Underperformed the Market This Year. Is Now the Time to Buy?

Many investors are running from the market this year. This is perfectly understandable; investing in a down market is maddening. But intelligent long-term investors know better than to try to time

2 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks to Buy Now
2 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks to Buy Now

The U.S. equity market has been witnessing tough times in 2022. So far this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite are down by 15%, 19%, and 27%, respectively

Is Affirm Holdings Stock a Buy Now?
Is Affirm Holdings Stock a Buy Now?

Fintech company Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM) certainly has a lot of traits that should make for a great investment. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a new and flexible credit product winning lots of

3 Reasons You Might Be Underestimating Your Retirement Income Needs
3 Reasons You Might Be Underestimating Your Retirement Income Needs

Many people make one crucial mistake in retirement planning: They assume they'll get by on just a fraction of their former income. And that's a mistake you'll want to avoid.

You might assume that

3 Sizzling Dividend Stocks That Wall Street Is Sleeping On
3 Sizzling Dividend Stocks That Wall Street Is Sleeping On

In most years, a stock that is up 10% or so over three months wouldn't count as sizzling. But in a year when many growth stocks are down 60%, 70%, or even 80%, and the majority of REITs are down 30%

Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock a Buy Now?
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock a Buy Now?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), the contract chipmaking giant more commonly known as TSMC, posted its second-quarter earnings report on July 14. Its revenue rose 37% year over year

Roblox Stock: Bull vs. Bear
Roblox Stock: Bull vs. Bear

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) is an early leader in the metaverse space, but its stock has been crushed in 2022. The company now trades down roughly 64% year to date and 74% from the all-time high that it hit

Snap Q2 Earnings: What to Watch
Snap Q2 Earnings: What to Watch

Snap (NYSE: SNAP) investors are bracing for some bad news in a few days. The social media specialist will announce its fiscal 2022 second-quarter results on Thursday, and expectations are low

How a Bear Market Can Be a Blessing for Your Tax Bill
How a Bear Market Can Be a Blessing for Your Tax Bill

Although bear markets are a natural part of the stock market, nobody likes seeing their portfolio decrease in value, even if it's just on paper. You should always focus on the long term, but some

Taiwan Semiconductor Indicates the Chip Industry Is Doing Just Fine
Taiwan Semiconductor Indicates the Chip Industry Is Doing Just Fine

Chipmaking giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) just reported its second-quarter 2022 results, and it went a long way toward assuaging fears that the chip industry is headed for a

3 Top Dividend Payers of the S&P 500
3 Top Dividend Payers of the S&P 500

A recent survey of professional money managers showed that there is an overwhelming shift toward stocks that pay high dividends. Some 42%, the highest response, said they are most likely to buy

Airbnb Stock: Bull vs. Bear
Airbnb Stock: Bull vs. Bear

Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) had its initial public offering late in 2020, and the stock has seen some volatile trading since then. The company's shares now trade roughly 37% below market close on the day

The 2 Safest BDC Dividends Right Now
The 2 Safest BDC Dividends Right Now

Business development companies, or BDCs, were created in the 1980s by Congress as an investment vehicle that invests in a portfolio of small- and mid-sized companies, mostly private, as a way to

3 High-Yield Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now
3 High-Yield Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now

It wasn't long ago that infrastructure was a hot topic as the U.S. economy looked for ways to uplift itself out of the pandemic-induced recession. However, spending has taken a back seat to

Don't Even Think About Claiming Social Security Until You Answer This 1 Simple Question
Don't Even Think About Claiming Social Security Until You Answer This 1 Simple Question

Filing for Social Security is an exciting milestone in life, and it's also one of the most important decisions you'll make in your retirement journey.

The age you begin claiming benefits will affect

3 Companies Investing in the Future of Remote Work
3 Companies Investing in the Future of Remote Work

Several businesses have implemented remote-friendly policies to attract and retain workers. In this video clip from "Ask Us Anything" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on July 1, Fool.com contributor

These 2 Stocks Have Doubled Over the Last 2 Years. Can They Do It Again?
These 2 Stocks Have Doubled Over the Last 2 Years. Can They Do It Again?

It's not easy finding stocks that have doubled over a recent period in this bear market, but Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), the maker of Barbie and Hot Wheels, and The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE), a Florida

Up 54% in 1 Month, Does Chewy Stock Have Room to Go Even Higher?
Up 54% in 1 Month, Does Chewy Stock Have Room to Go Even Higher?

Chewy's (NYSE: CHWY) stock has been tearing up in the past month. Rising 54% in a volatile market like this is impressive. The e-commerce retailer defied expectations in its most recent quarter as