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The CHIPS Act Could Boost These 3 Semiconductor Stocks
In June 2020, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas). The act called
5 Stocks to Buy in July
For most investors, it's no fun watching a volatile stock market sink stocks and lower prices. But sometimes what's good for the markets and what's fun aren't in sync. Markets need corrections on
Why a Strong U.S. Dollar Is Bad News for Netflix
Streaming giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) lost fewer subscribers than expected in the second quarter. The company is working on a variety of initiatives, including an ad-supported tier and the
Stride Stock Could Be Smart Pick for E-Learning Future
The most recent earnings report for Stride (NYSE: LRN) continued to show steady growth. In this video clip from "Ask Us Anything" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on July 1, Fool.com contributor Rachel
Is Applied Materials Stock a Buy Now?
The U.S. Senate is working on getting the Chips Act passed to help boost American manufacturing of semiconductors. The act would give some $52 billion in subsidies for chip makers, welcome news for
Sales Are Surging for Coca-Cola -- Should You Buy Now?
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has thrived since the economic reopening gained momentum. The company gets a meaningful portion of its sales from away-from-home channels like movie theaters, theme parks, and
2 Perks of a Down Stock Market
Our goal as investors is to make money -- not lose it. So when the stock market finds itself going through an extended rough patch, it can be frustrating and upsetting.
This year, many of us are
Disney's Latest ESPN+ Price Increase: What Smart Investors Need to Know
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), if you hadn't already heard, is upping the prices for its ESPN+ streaming service. Although the cost of the bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ won't change (for
Down 52%, Can Meta Platforms Stop the Bleeding?
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has had a rough year and is grappling with several headwinds simultaneously that have its stock down 52% from highs set last October. Those headwinds include policy
2 Dividend Stocks That Have Increased Their Payouts by More Than 40% in Just 3 Years
Dividend growth stocks can make for attractive investments because the recurring income you receive has the potential to rise every year. But dividends are discretionary, and even if there is an
Why Goldman Sachs Could Be the Best Bank Stock to Buy Now
We have now seen the second-quarter results from the largest banks in the United States, and it's tough to make the case that Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) isn't an earnings season winner compared to its
McKinsey Forecasts a $5 Trillion Metaverse. Why Getting in Now Could Be a Genius Move
As crypto winter continues to throw ice on the fire of formerly red-hot crypto markets, it's easy to start to wonder exactly what the future holds for non-fungible tokens like virtual real estate
Here's Why You Might Want to Make $0 in Dividend Income (for Now)
As great as it sounds to get paid every quarter from your dividend-paying stocks, in the long run, it might be even better if you opt to make a grand total of zero. In fact, it almost certainly will
I'm Buying These 3 Resilient Stocks During a Bear Market
It's been awhile since I've made a trade -- for several reasons. Mostly I've been busy, but also, I've been biding my time, waiting for the market's current indecision to pass. I'm no fan of market
This SPAC Stock Could Be the Next Big Thing for Travel Investors
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) were popular investment vehicles over the past couple of years. More than half of companies that had initial public offerings (IPOs) in the U.S. in 2020
Married or Divorced? Here's How It Will Affect Your Social Security
Social Security can make up a sizable portion of your income in retirement, so it pays to know how your benefits are calculated. In some cases, your marital status could affect the amount you
Better FAANG Stock: Alphabet or Amazon?
We're constantly surrounded by technology, from smartphones to online shopping to watching streaming TV. With technology such a huge part of our everyday life, it only makes sense that several top
These 3 Stocks Are Timely Buys Amid the Market Sell-off
The S&P 500 fell into a bear market in the first half of 2022, which means it is probably a good time to start looking for bargain-priced stocks. The key, however, is to look for industry leaders
Is Alphabet Stock a Buy Now?
Google parent Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) 20-for-1 stock split is finally complete, which means we can move on and refocus on the financials. And from that standpoint, Alphabet is one
This Chart Shows a Big Problem for Johnson & Johnson, IBM, and Microsoft
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) reduced its full-year sales and adjusted earnings guidance on Tuesday. IBM (NYSE: IBM) lowered its free cash flow outlook for 2022 on Monday. Citi cut its price target
This Dividend Stock Could Be Safe Bet Regardless of Market Conditions
Dividend stocks have prospered for years in a low-interest rate environment. When bank depositors struggled to earn even a 0.5% return on their money, the 1.7% average dividend yield for the S&P 500
2 Safe Dividend Stocks for Diversification
Trying to time the market is impossible, and it's what makes diversification so important in a portfolio. Many stocks are down this year primarily because of sky-high inflation and a potential
3 Reasons to Buy Ethereum Ahead of The Merge
The value of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has climbed 30% in just the past week on news that "The Merge" is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 19. Investors are speculating that there will be a lot of
How These Acquisitions Are Changing the Outlook for Bristol Myers Squibb
Pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb's (NYSE: BMY) purchase of Celgene turned it into a dominant player in oncology and hematology, and this year, the company has aggressively strengthened this
3 Top Bank Stocks You Can Buy Today
Canada's central bank just announced a surprising one percentage point increase in interest rates. It is clear that the country is worried about fast-rising inflation, but the cure could push Canada