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They say that necessity is the mother of invention. As such, this difficult period of supply chain issues, shortages, and high inflation could be fertile ground for companies to find new and better

In today's market, it's not easy to find a technology company performing at a high level, but Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) continues to be one of the few to do so. The iPhone maker, which represents 40% of

In an interview from Motley Fool Live, recorded on July 13, Daryn Dodson, Managing Director of Illumen Capital, discusses some of the key barriers to equity that exist in the current investing space

It's hard to invest with enthusiasm during a bear market. Seeing major indexes down 20% or more from their past high can be intimidating. It's also difficult to see portfolios in the doldrums -- and

As you're preparing for retirement, it's important to consider how Social Security will factor into your plans. The majority of retirees will rely on their benefits to some degree, with some seniors

It's hardly a secret that 2022 has not been a great year for investors. The market is down broadly since the start of the year, and many people are seeing big hits to their portfolio balances.

There

Tech stocks have struggled recently, with the Nasdaq Composite index falling more than 23% year-to-date. Most of this smackdown has been because of recession fears in the U.S. Many investors are

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stands out in the cryptocurrency industry because of its strong brand and first-mover advantage. And with its price down 52% year to date, many investors are wondering if now

Wall Street has been a bleak place in 2022. The S&P 500 market index has dropped 18% lower year to date, and the more volatile Nasdaq Composite index is down by 26%. The COVID-19 health crisis is

Coronavirus vaccine stocks were among the best performers on the market over the past couple of years. Novavax soared by 2,700% in 2020 on optimism about its COVID-19 program. Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA)

Whenever President Joe Biden starts to discuss a possible recession, news outlets and the public start to get a little wary. In the coming weeks, we can expect arguments to arise on whether the U.S

The market volatility has made investors skeptical right now. The S&P 500 has dipped 17% so far this year. But for patient investors, this is the right time to invest in quality stocks that are

Another quarter, another disappointment for Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC). The virtual-health provider announced second-quarter results after the market close on Wednesday, and again posted a massive

Car parts specialist Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) is best known for its NAPA brand of replacement auto parts. The company has a long history of executing its steady-Eddie business and increasing its

As inflation continues to rage, real estate is often a great way to play it. Rising real estate prices often translate into higher rents, and Prologis (NYSE: PLD) has benefited as one of the premier

A lot has changed since SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) -- better known as Silicon Valley Bank -- released its first takes on the brewing stock market turmoil this past spring. 2022 has turned

Social Security provides one of the highest anticipated retirement incomes for most working Americans – a pot of gold at the end of their professional lives. But many of the people depending on

Make no mistake -- it's been a tough year for growth stocks. The growth-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index is down 24% year to date, and some individual companies are down 50%, 60%, or even 80% from their

Entertainment venues in the U.S. have opened and are running full speed ahead, with very few exceptions. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly impacted business, but we don't see lockdowns and

Financial technology (fintech) company Block (NYSE: SQ) has multiple business segments, but arguably none more important than its Cash App ecosystem. In 2019, Cash App accounted for just 25% of the

Home prices and rent alike have skyrocketed over the past couple of years. According to Redfin, the typical asking rent in the U.S. topped $2,000 for the first time in May.

Savvy homeowners have

Stock splits occur when a company multiples its share count to reduce its stock price without changing its market cap (the total value of all shares outstanding). While this process doesn't change a

For the past 126 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as a barometer of the stock market's health. The index, which was once comprised of 12 mostly industrial

The increased attention on stock splits over the past couple of years has also increased attention for several stocks trading at higher nominal prices, including Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). As

One of the best ways to be more efficient with your retirement savings is using tax-advantaged accounts. If you're going to be saving for retirement -- and you absolutely should be -- you might as