News
Why Spotify Stock Jumped as Much as 11.4% Today
Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) reported better than expected fourth-quarter financial results before the market opened on Tuesday, and shares promptly jumped by 11.4%. But as the day wore on, the enthusiasm
Chevron Is an Elite Dividend Stock (and Has Plenty of Fuel to Continue Growing Its 4.3%-Yielding Payout)
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) doesn't get enough credit for its ability to pay dividends. The oil giant has increased its payout annually for 37 straight years. That's the second-longest streak in the oil
My Biggest High-Conviction Stock I Own
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe share the stocks that have become their largest holdings: MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) and Petrobras (NYSE: PBR).
*Stock prices used
Why I Just Bought These 3 Dividend Growth Stocks
I stumbled upon some data a few years back that has altered my investment philosophy. According to data by Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds, dividend growers and initiators have delivered
3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in February
The energy sector is coming off a more turbulent year. Oil and gas prices were down while interest rates rose. As a result, most energy stocks slumped in 2023.
Last year's challenges have many
Chevron Is Coming Off a Record-Breaking Year. 2024 Could Be Even Better
Despite lower oil and gas prices, 2023 was one of Chevron's (NYSE: CVX) best-ever years. The global oil and gas behemoth pumped a record 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/d) last
Looking for a Monster, Super-Safe Yield? Add 1 of These Big-Time Dividend Stocks to Energize Your Income
Higher-yielding dividend stocks are often higher-risk investments. Those bigger payouts offer investors tempting potential rewards for putting their money into a company with a higher risk profile.
Chevron (CVX) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
Why Chevron Stock Jumped Friday
The stock of energy giant Chevron (NYSE: CVX) popped Friday morning after the company reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results. Chevron shares jumped as much as 3.3%. As of 11:35 a.m
Here's How Chevron Will Stay a Top Oil Stock in 2024 and Beyond
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is one of the largest integrated energy companies on the planet. But even an integrated business model can't shield the company from the basic dynamics of the oil industry -- one
This 8.9%-Yielding Dividend Stock Is Growing Surprisingly Fast (and Just Added More Fuel to Its Tank)
MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) recently closed the books on 2023. It was another very strong year for the master limited partnership (MLP). The energy midstream company grew its earnings and cash flow at a
Did the "Magnificent Seven" Just Become the "Super Six?"
The S&P 500 index delivered a gain of 24.3% last year, but it was led higher by a group of stocks dubbed the "Magnificent Seven." This cohort includes:
The companies have a combined market value of
Is Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF a Buy?
Investors looking for an easy way to add U.S. equity exposure to their portfolios will probably find Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) of interest. That said, while it does some things
If You Invested $5,000 in Aurora Cannabis in 2019, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
When Canada legalized adult uses of cannabis in late 2018, investors rushed to buy shares of what looked like the most promising companies in the field. Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ: ACB) was one of the
Yielding Close to 10%, Is This Tobacco Stock Safe for Dividend Investors in 2024?
For decades, tobacco stocks were the cream of the crop when it came to investment performance. Despite years and years of volume declines in the United States and other markets, sellers of
Here's How Much You Could Earn in Dividends From "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia
The "Magnificent Seven" refers to a group of the world's largest technology stocks, which have a combined market capitalization of $12.7 trillion. Given that sheer size, they represent 28.7% of the
Is Chevron Stock a Buy?
Oil and natural gas prices are volatile, which is why the energy sector tends to go through periods of boom and bust. Those ups and downs can make energy a trying sector in which to invest. Chevron
Got $200? 3 Oil Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
If you are looking at the oil sector, you'll want to make sure you consider industry giants that have proven they can withstand the inherent volatility of energy prices.
Two of the best options are
Prediction: This Will Be a Half-Trillion-Dollar Energy Stock
The most valuable energy stock traded on the U.S. exchanges, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), has a $392.2 billion market cap -- well ahead of second-place Chevron (NYSE: CVX) with its $268.3 billion market
3 Great Dividend Stocks to Spice Up Your Portfolio
Dividend stocks don't have to be boring. Some can really spice up your portfolio by providing diversification, extra income potential, or a supercharged yield.
In that category, Franco-Nevada (NYSE:
If You Invested $5,000 in Novo Nordisk in 2019, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
Pharma giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) made a lot of noise last year. The company's shares crushed the otherwise high-flying market thanks to its work in the anti-obesity drug space. However, Novo
If You Invested $1,000 in Bluebird Bio in 2019, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
Gene-editing specialist Bluebird Bio (NASDAQ: BLUE) has been making plenty of noise since 2019, which is when it first earned marketing authorization for one of its breakthrough therapies
2 Magnificent Stocks to Buy That Are Near 52-Week Lows
There's always a reason stocks trade near year-long lows, which should be considered before buying them. That said, there's a good case for buying both companies discussed here. Devon Energy (NYSE:
Why Financial Institutions Stock Flopped on Friday
Financial services congolmerate Financial Institutions (NASDAQ: FISI) wasn't making its shareholders wealthier at the end of the week. The company's stock plunged by almost 8% following the release
Mark Ross to Retire as President of Chevron Shipping Company, Succeeded by Barbara Pickering
After 33 years of distinguished service, Mark Ross, President of Chevron Shipping Company, has elected to retire effective May 1, 2024. Barbara Pickering, currently Vice President of Operations