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Many growth stocks have been crushed lately, and fears about inflation and rising interest rates are at least partially to blame. However, these could be positive catalysts for bank stocks, and Bank

Today's video focuses on Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and its fourth-quarter earnings reported on Jan. 20, after the market closed. Unfortunately, investors were not happy with the results as its stock

After a difficult few months for the stock, SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) shareholders got some welcome news recently when regulators approved the company's application to become a bank. Now, SoFi will be

If you like to buy stocks while they're down, you've got a smorgasbord of opportunities right now. Although the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) may have logged a gain of 28% in 2021, a slew of

Facebook recently changed its name to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: FB). And most investors are probably familiar with how this company generates most of its revenue through advertising. But investors may

Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) recent $69 billion bid to buy Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) highlights the value behind the companies that make video games. With big tech increasingly talking up the

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Jumia Technologies (NYSE: JMIA) is sometimes touted as the Amazon of Africa. So when Jumia stock peaked near $70 a year ago, it still might have

The metaverse is interesting for a long list of reasons, but most of all because it means different things to different companies. There hasn't been a technological development that promises such a

Paying bills may be a drag, but keeping track of your finances can also be empowering and even fun. In this Motley Fool Live clip recorded on Jan. 12, co-author of Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide

Investors have been stuck on a roller coaster of volatility in the overall market for nearly two months, leading some to eye dividend stocks to cushion the fall. But Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT)

We will remember 2021 for many things, such as the continuation of COVID-19, 7% inflation, and markets that touched all-time highs. It was also the year of the meme stock, in which companies like

Between 1928 and 2021, the S&P 500 generated positive returns during 62 calendar years. In other words, the broad market gained ground about two years out of every three. Those aren't bad odds for

Since the financial crisis, growth stocks have dominated value stocks and produced the bulk of market gains. The top seven largest companies in the S&P 500 are all big tech firms like Apple (NASDAQ:

Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) may not be a household name right now -- but give it time. Sooner or later (and probably sooner than later) there's a good chance you or someone in your household

Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR)is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates more than 280 sites in 26 countries on five continents, and it's been sharing the wealth for a good

With many elite universities offering online courses for dirt cheap, students can now pursue unconventional, affordable paths toward certification for in-demand skills. In this Motley Fool Live clip

Stock market crashes are a normal part of well-functioning financial systems. Every so often, a wave of selling starts and gains momentum as it spreads. Sometimes it can be triggered by a poor

Consumers have been spending more on apparel before venturing out again, and many shoe companies' sales are rallying as a result. However, Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) didn't miss a beat throughout the

2021 was a usual and unusual year for shareholders in industrial conglomerate Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON). On the one hand, the company raised full-year earnings guidance on every earnings call. But, on

In a recent episode of Real Talk on Motley Fool Live, a viewer asked whether distributions from real estate investment trusts, or REITs, meet the IRS definition of "qualified dividend." And while

It's a good goal to retire with your mortgage paid off so you don't have mortgage payments hanging over your head while you're on a more fixed income in retirement. It can also be very helpful to

This Jan. 12 episode of "The Crypto Show" on Backstage Pass features an interesting discussion between Fool.com contributors Chris MacDonald and Jon Quast as to what incentive PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL)

Every week on Motley Fool Backstage Pass, there's a program called "The Gaming Show" where Fool contributors and analysts discuss what's happening in the video game industry. In a recent episode

With shares down by about 80% from their 2021 peak, insurance technology company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) hasn't exactly been a strong performer recently. However, in this Fool Live video clip

The future of the auto industry is looking more and more like it will be electric, with major automakers announcing material plans to increase their electric vehicle (EV) output. It's a huge