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Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) is paying out a gusher of dividends these days due to its oil-fueled dividend framework. The oil producer pays a growing fixed-base quarterly dividend that it complements

The stock market has decimated tech stocks, and many fast-growing companies are down significantly from their all-time highs. But this can provide appealing opportunities for long-term investors who

As the market continues to trade with volatility, some investors have gone in search of stability among strong dividend stocks that consistently pay out passive income. Even when there's not a lot

Dividend stocks can be a great source of returns when investing in the stock market.

According to Fidelity, 40% of the S&P 500's returns since 1930 have come from dividends. When inflation is high

The market may or may not be ready to rally. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) roared back to life a couple of weeks ago, quelling a steep seven-week sell-off and offering new hope for higher highs

As you're investing for retirement, one of the best things you can do is make sure you're utilizing all your resources. Tax-advantaged accounts, like 401(k)s or IRAs, are provided to help make

When Sofi Technologies' (NASDAQ: SOFI) stock first came public in June 2021, investors were very impressed by this disruptive fintech company. That view helped push the company's stock as high as

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) unveiled its own buy now, pay later (BNPL) service, called Apple Pay Later, at its virtual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) earlier this month. The service, integrated

Here are three main reasons that you should own PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) stock. It is one of my favorite fintech companies due to its high free cash flow and increased monetization of its service

In this video clip from "The Virtual Opportunities Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on May 31, Fool.com contributor Travis Hoium explains how Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and

If a forgotten stock has gone parabolic and skyrockets in value, that usually means it has captured the attention of retail investors. Stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment are great examples

Since Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported lower quarter-over-quarter subscriber numbers, other streaming stocks have been under a microscope. But it's not just subscriber numbers that are being called

If you'd forgotten about International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM), you're not alone, and you're forgiven. It used to be royalty within the technology arena, but the company's dominance and

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) were beneficiaries of a massive shift in consumer spending at the pandemic's onset. Forced to work, learn, and entertain at home, people spent on home

The stock market has been on a downward trajectory since the start of 2022. The S&P 500 has flirted with a 20% decline, which would meet the dictionary definition of a bear market. While it can be

Social Security is a benefit millions of Americans look forward to enjoying as they enter their golden years. But for millennials -- that is, those born between 1981 and 1996 -- Social Security has

Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) stock is in poor shape. So far this year, it's down more than 44% and its valuation multiples are slumping. On the bright side, people can buy the shares far more cheaply

Growth stocks have fallen out of favor with investors in 2022 due to inflation, rising interest rates, and other headwinds. In this environment, many are instead seeking safety in value stocks and

Some investments are better equipped to survive recessions and market corrections than others. A strong balance sheet helps a lot, and it's even better if management is willing and able to adapt to

Stitch Fix's (NASDAQ: SFIX) stock has taken a beating over the past year, but there are positive signs ahead. In this video clip from "The Virtual Opportunities Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded

In 2022, the typical retiree claiming Social Security can expect a monthly benefit of $1,657 -- $2,537 less than the maximum possible benefit of $4,194. The good news is that you can work toward a

There's an old adage that "hindsight is 20/20." Of course it is! Most people can look back and see clearly what worked and what didn't. Foresight, on the other hand, is hard. Really, really hard.

If

Crypto has taken the world by storm over the past two years, but some cryptocurrencies have lost at least half their value in a matter of months. This most recent crash has caused many investors to

Investing when the market is rocky can be daunting. The S&P 500 has been hovering around bear market territory, falling more than 14% since its peak in early January.

Although stock prices have