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Is Upstart Ready to Grow in New Territory?
Over the next few years, Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) has an aggressive growth strategy. In this video clip from "The Future of Fintech" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on June 30, Fool.com contributors
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Want to Get Richer? 2 Top Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
With the market currently in a volatile state, now might not seem like the best time to buy stocks. On the other hand, the fact that stocks have seen their worst start to a year in more than half a
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3 Best Ways to Invest for Retirement
Most people cut it too close with their retirement savings; according to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, the median nest egg for a person in their 60s is just $172,000. Such a low
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A Huge Cryptocurrency Mistake to Never, Ever Make
Rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, and concerns about the economy all have hurt risky assets. That's because, when times are tough, investors tend to flock to the safest investments. As a result
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Warren Buffett's Advice on What Stocks to Buy When Inflation Is High
Sorry, Bob Barker and Drew Carey: The price isn't right. Inflation is at its highest level in 40 years. Nearly everything is more expensive these days, including gas, groceries, and any product that
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The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70
If you're approaching retirement age, you may be grappling with a big decision: Should you take a reduced Social Security benefit as early as age 62, wait until full retirement age, or hold out for
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Building Satellites in Space? Yeah, That's a Thing Now
Satellites are delicate things.
Built with sensitive circuitry, powered by crack-able solar panels, and swathed in paper-thin sheets of gold foil, satellites built on Earth must somehow survive
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Why Amazon and Alphabet Stock Splits Could Pay Off Big -- in 2023
Don't buy when the price is too high. Buy when the price is lower. That's what many buyers do. It's why retailers frequently run special sales. And it's also why publicly traded companies sometimes
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Down 75%, Will This Lesser-Known Crypto Bounce Back in the Second Half of 2022?
The first half of 2022 has been a difficult time for crypto investors. Rising interest rates and inflation conspired to knock cryptocurrencies from the all-time highs many hit last winter. At the
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My Investment Strategy Limits My Returns, but It's Still the Right One for Me
Like many people, I am investing money for my future. But it may come as a surprise to know that I've intentionally chosen an investment strategy that limits the potential returns I can earn.
If
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3 Things About Intuitive Surgical That Smart Investors Know
The great growth stock pullback of 2022 hasn't been much fun, but it does offer investors areas of tremendous value. Many companies are trading at valuations not seen since the March 2020 crash
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2 Dividend Stocks You Can Confidently Buy in a Bear Market
Did you know that a bad market technically isn't a bear market until the benchmark S&P 500 index is at least 20% below its latest peak? We're not quite there at the moment. After recovering from
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Bitcoin's Price Could Get Challenged Further if This 1 Miner's Decision Becomes an Industry Trend
In June, cryptocurrency-mining company Bitfarms (NASDAQ: BITF) sold 3,352 Bitcoins (CRYPTO: BTC) -- more than half of the Bitcoins the company was holding at the time. Considering more than 19
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2 Great Stocks That Are Still Ridiculously Cheap Right Now
With the stock market sell-off, it is time to take a look at some high-quality companies that have been beaten up. The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector is a great place for income
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What's Happening at Meta Platforms?
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), the parent company of Facebook, is on something of a journey. Founder, chairman, and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg insists the metaverse is the next big
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Why Zoom Video Stock Fell 41.3% in the First Half of 2022
Shares of Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) fell by 41.3 % in the first half of 2022, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The videoconferencing company shot to
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Pinterest Stock: Bull vs. Bear
Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) saw a stark increase in activity on its platform in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 lockdowns, but since lockdowns subsided in most of the world, shares of the social media
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3 Reasons to Expect Less Income From Social Security
There's a good chance Social Security will end up being an important retirement income source for you down the line. And so knowing what monthly benefit you're in line for is definitely a helpful
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EML Payments Welcomes A New Managing Director And CEO
Global technology company EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) is delighted to welcome Emma Shand as Managing Director and CEO, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Tom Cregan.
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Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Dropped Today
Cryptocurrencies were having a rough day on Sunday after a healthy recovery last week. But in cryptocurrencies, we have seen recently that momentum doesn't last for long.
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Sri Lanka's Economy Collapsed and Leaders Resigned, Here's What's Next
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Car Loan Payments Are The Most Ever, Sometimes at Mortgage Levels
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Inflation is Everywhere, But Some Grocery Items Are Getting Hit Worse Than Others
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Why Lemonade Insurance Stock Rallied More Than 14% Last Week
Shares of insurance upstart Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) rose 14.2% last week in shortened holiday-week trading. There was no new news from the company to cause the bounce, but punished growth stocks in
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Disney World Is Bringing Back a Big Moneymaker
Things have been gradually returning back to normal at Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) theme parks. But it's been a slow process. Disney World's gated attractions reopened two years ago after the initial