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3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in an Uncertain Market
3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in an Uncertain Market

Maybe, just maybe, the worst is over. The S&P 500 Index has regained nearly half of its loss this year. However, it's still possible that we're only seeing a temporary bounce.

Some investors could

3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy if the U.S. Dips Into a Recession
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy if the U.S. Dips Into a Recession

I've got good news and bad news for the investing community.

First, the good news: Over long periods of time, every single crash and correction in the stock market has eventually been wiped away by

Down 46% in 2022, Can Roku Get Off the Sofa?
Down 46% in 2022, Can Roku Get Off the Sofa?

This has been a rough year for Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) shareholders. Shares of the popular TV streaming platform have fallen around 45% since the start of 2021.

Roku's stock price performance in 2022

Claiming Social Security? Here's How It Will Affect Your Spouse.
Claiming Social Security? Here's How It Will Affect Your Spouse.

Social Security benefits can not only affect your own retirement, but if you're married or divorced, they could affect your spouse or ex-spouse as well.

If you're thinking about filing for Social

This Single Expense Could Cost You $662,156 in Retirement
This Single Expense Could Cost You $662,156 in Retirement

Many people like to assume that their living costs will shrink once they enter retirement. And in some regards, they might.

A lot of seniors manage to pay off their homes by the time retirement

3 Dow Stocks That Can Turn $300,000 Into $1 Million by 2030
3 Dow Stocks That Can Turn $300,000 Into $1 Million by 2030

In two months, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) will celebrate its 126th "birthday." Since its founding in May 1896, it's evolved from a 12-stock, industrial-dominated index

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Irresistibly Cheap Now
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Irresistibly Cheap Now

If there's an upside to a down market, it's that when stocks fall, some of them eventually get cheap enough to start to look like bargains. When those stocks also pay a dividend, the market's sour

Why AMC Entertainment Turned In Another Stellar Week
Why AMC Entertainment Turned In Another Stellar Week

Shares of AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) ended the week 28.1% higher than where they closed last Friday, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after posting four out of five days of

Why Dogecoin Was Rising on Saturday
Why Dogecoin Was Rising on Saturday

One of the most prominent -- if not the most prominent -- Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) bulls in the world was helping the cryptocurrency move higher on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Tesla CEO Elon Musk

This Dividend King Hiked Its Payout Again: Should You Buy It?
This Dividend King Hiked Its Payout Again: Should You Buy It?

Last month, the automotive and industrial replacement parts stock Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) announced that it would be sending much more cash to shareholders.

Genuine Parts raised its quarterly

Why Darden Restaurants Lowered its Outlook
Why Darden Restaurants Lowered its Outlook

It hasn't been long since Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) stock was popular with investors seeking to bet on a strong growth rebound associated with the waning of the pandemic. The idea was that the

Have $1,000? 2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy
Have $1,000? 2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy

Whether you're an investor just starting out or one who might have a limited budget, it's a good practice to invest an amount that you're willing to be without in the short term so that you can

3 Things You Might Have Missed From Nike's Announcement
3 Things You Might Have Missed From Nike's Announcement

Nike (NYSE: NKE) investors had low expectations heading into the company's holiday season earnings announcement. Growth stalled in the  fiscal Q1 quarter, which runs through late November, as a

Is Shopify Still a Buy After Bouncing From Its Lows?
Is Shopify Still a Buy After Bouncing From Its Lows?

Investing can be a game of patience; stocks can sometimes hold hefty valuations for months, or even years, before going on sale. E-commerce software company Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) was one of the big

Is Vaxart the Next Moderna?
Is Vaxart the Next Moderna?

Vaxart (NASDAQ: VXRT) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) have a lot in common. Both companies are working on coronavirus vaccines, and both claim to have an advanced technology platform that'll enable them

Apple vs. an S&P 500 ETF: Which Is the Better First Investment?
Apple vs. an S&P 500 ETF: Which Is the Better First Investment?

Many people invest for their retirement in a 401(k), but those accounts are managed by employers, and the options offered within the plans are generally limited. But when you're ready to take the

3 Top Dividend Kings to Buy for the Long Haul
3 Top Dividend Kings to Buy for the Long Haul

Investors are familiar with Dividend Aristocrats, which have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. But you might be even more interested in this other group of the S&P 500

2 Growth Stocks to Set You Up for the Next 10 Years
2 Growth Stocks to Set You Up for the Next 10 Years

With the S&P 500 down by 6% this year, long-term investors may find this an opportune time to pick up shares in certain companies. After all, putting your money to work in stocks for a decade

2 Stocks I'm Buying No Matter What the Stock Market Does Next
2 Stocks I'm Buying No Matter What the Stock Market Does Next

The stock market is known for its volatility, but it might as well be giving investors whiplash because of how fast it's moving up and down. The Nasdaq Composite index sank in the first three months

Can Zoom Be a Competitor to Teladoc?
Can Zoom Be a Competitor to Teladoc?

Over the past few years, Teladoc (NYSE: TDOC) has become quite popular with doctors and patients. In this video clip from "The Health & Fitness Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on March 18

3 Dividend Aristocrats That Get More Attractive as They Fall
3 Dividend Aristocrats That Get More Attractive as They Fall

The list of Dividend Aristocrats includes some of the most durable companies in the S&P 500. Each of these businesses has increased its dividend payout annually for at least 25 years, an impressive

Amazon vs. Disney vs. Netflix: Where Do Sports Fit in the Streaming Wars?
Amazon vs. Disney vs. Netflix: Where Do Sports Fit in the Streaming Wars?

As more and more streaming providers make deals with sports leagues, where will fans access the live content? In this clip from "The M&A Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on March 18, Fool.com

3 Things About DraftKings Smart Investors Should Know
3 Things About DraftKings Smart Investors Should Know

Savvy investors can often identify the significant factors moving a company's stock price and know to focus their research time on those items instead of spreading their efforts out and trying to

3 Things Most People Don't Know About Real Estate Investing
3 Things Most People Don't Know About Real Estate Investing

Many people are familiar with the concept of buying stocks. But real estate investing is a whole different world -- and one that a lot of folks have yet to dabble in.

The reality, though, is that

My Worst Fear for Starbucks Is Coming True
My Worst Fear for Starbucks Is Coming True

Coffee restaurant chain Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) made news in December when a restaurant in Buffalo, New York, became the first in the company to vote to form a union. Fast-forward to today, and