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Better Buy: AT&T vs. Verizon
Better Buy: AT&T vs. Verizon

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just authorized AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) to turn on more 5G network towers.

Fear of interference with aircraft instrumentation has led to

Want to Retire With $1 Million? 2 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold
Want to Retire With $1 Million? 2 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold

It's no secret that the stock market can put you on a path to financial independence. Unfortunately, many investors lack the patience required to realize that dream. Generally speaking

Tractor Supply Has Several Tailwinds Behind it Right Now
Tractor Supply Has Several Tailwinds Behind it Right Now

Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) is a unique retailer and one that has successfully resisted the rise of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and e-commerce.

In this episode of "Beat and Raise," recorded on Jan. 27

UPS Stock Is Soaring and There's More Room to Run
UPS Stock Is Soaring and There's More Room to Run

By now, most investors will know that UPS (NYSE: UPS) reported a bumper set of fourth-quarter earnings, and the stock soared higher in response. In a nutshell, the company is on track to meet its

Just How Big a Social Security Hit Will Early Retirees Take?
Just How Big a Social Security Hit Will Early Retirees Take?

Retiring early can seem attractive, since you'll be out of the workforce and enjoying your freedom sooner.

Unfortunately, there are some potential financial consequences of quitting work at a young

Higher Oil Prices Are Fueling Even Bigger Dividends for Investors in This Oil Stock
Higher Oil Prices Are Fueling Even Bigger Dividends for Investors in This Oil Stock

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is cashing in on higher oil prices. The oil giant produced a prodigious $15.7 billion in cash from operations last year. That covered its capital expenses with $10.4

Why Ankr Coin Might Go Sky High
Why Ankr Coin Might Go Sky High

Why am I buying Ankr (CRYPTO: ANKR) coin? I see a possible future where this tiny blockchain actually disrupts the massive Big 3 cloud providers -- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)

Why Are REITs Going All-In on Single-Family Rentals?
Why Are REITs Going All-In on Single-Family Rentals?

Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, have historically invested in multifamily residential real estate, not single-family homes. However, that has started to change in recent years. In this Fool

2 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
2 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

When it comes to growth stocks, there are some who believe the big, established companies are past their prime and that true growth can only come from smaller businesses that are on their way up. 

You Can't Retire Until You Answer These Key Questions
You Can't Retire Until You Answer These Key Questions

Some people map out a retirement age and work toward the goal of ending their careers at a specific time. And to be clear, that's a good way to go. But if you're thinking of retiring, you'll need to

This Apartment Stock Saw Explosive Growth in 2021: Is Now the Time to Invest?
This Apartment Stock Saw Explosive Growth in 2021: Is Now the Time to Invest?

Residential real estate is having a moment. Insane home price growth over the past two years has forced would-be homebuyers to stay in the rental market, which in turn has sent rental prices

4 Stocks That Moved the Market in January
4 Stocks That Moved the Market in January

January was a wild month in the stock market as a whole. A sharp correction led by growth stocks dragged major indexes lower. It's hard to point to a small handful of stocks that moved the market

Walmart Q4 Earnings Preview: A Chance to Demonstrate Merchandising Prowess
Walmart Q4 Earnings Preview: A Chance to Demonstrate Merchandising Prowess

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is scheduled to report fiscal 2022 fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 17. Since the pandemic began, the international retailer has benefited as folks spend more on goods and less on

2 Sizzling Hot Stocks to Buy Right Now
2 Sizzling Hot Stocks to Buy Right Now

The recent decline in growth stocks has led to more fizzle than sizzle from many investors' portfolios. Many former high-flying stocks have lost more than half of their value since November.

The

5 Stocks That May Dominate the EV Space in the Next 5 Years
5 Stocks That May Dominate the EV Space in the Next 5 Years

Long-term investors always look for companies that have a wide moat and are the dominating players in their respective industries. Stocks of such companies are expected to beat the market in the

Jumia's 3 Keys to Reaching Profitability
Jumia's 3 Keys to Reaching Profitability

Jumia Technologies (NYSE: JMIA), often declared the "Amazon of Africa," is a pan-African e-commerce platform that serves as a marketplace connecting sellers to consumers. The company operates in

This 1 Stock Is the Real MVP of The Big Game
This 1 Stock Is the Real MVP of The Big Game

With Americans set to consume over 1.42 billion wings on Super Bowl Sunday, there's no better time to take a look at Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) -- the industry leader in chicken wings.

Wingstop went

A Trio of Tier 1 Cryptos Every Newbie Should Own
A Trio of Tier 1 Cryptos Every Newbie Should Own

Many investors are scared of cryptocurrencies, and I can see why.  Here are a few reasons why there are so many people who have not bought any crypto yet.

The technology is exceedingly difficult to

Goldman Sachs Missed Earnings Estimates. Is This a Buying Opportunity?
Goldman Sachs Missed Earnings Estimates. Is This a Buying Opportunity?

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is known for a few things, and one of them is frequently delivering earnings numbers well in excess of analyst estimates. So, it's not a surprise that investors were

The U.S. Has a Housing Shortage -- Here's What Investors Need to Know
The U.S. Has a Housing Shortage -- Here's What Investors Need to Know

Housing inventories are at their lowest level in decades, and it's likely to take years before supply and demand balance out. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Jan. 21, Fool.com contributors

Why Now Is the Time to Buy IBM Stock
Why Now Is the Time to Buy IBM Stock

Some of my investor friends view IBM (NYSE: IBM) as a stodgy, old company that's long been behind the times. Others are only attracted to the stock for its dividend. These lackluster sentiments are

Buy This Unstoppable Growth Stock Instead of NFTs in 2022
Buy This Unstoppable Growth Stock Instead of NFTs in 2022

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are among the hottest of the ultra-speculative assets making the rounds in 2022. Everything from cartoon apes to social media posts can be minted and sold -- often to

Better Telecom Dividend Stock: Verizon or AT&T?
Better Telecom Dividend Stock: Verizon or AT&T?

A critical shoe just dropped today in the longtime rivalry between Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T). AT&T revealed its complete plan to spin off WarnerMedia to Discovery in the second quarter

Should You Sell Your Cryptocurrency Right Now?
Should You Sell Your Cryptocurrency Right Now?

The market has been rough for cryptocurrencies over the last couple of months. The crypto market, in general, has shed nearly half its value since mid-November, and even the biggest names like

What's Next for Healthcare AI After IBM's Watson Health Disappointment?
What's Next for Healthcare AI After IBM's Watson Health Disappointment?

IBM (NYSE: IBM) is saying farewell to Watson Health. The tech giant plans to sell the healthcare-focused artificial intelligence (AI) business to a private equity firm. In this Motley Fool Live