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Most investors would agree that Visa (NYSE: V) is one of the best companies in the world. Its steady growth, outsized profitability, and economic moat have made it a worthy portfolio addition, as

Most investors would agree that Visa (NYSE: V) is one of the best companies in the world. Its steady growth, outsized profitability, and economic moat have made it a worthy portfolio addition, as

The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride for long-term investors. The S&P 500 index reached all-time highs as the world emerged from the pandemic, then spent much of 2022 in a bear market

The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride for long-term investors. The S&P 500 index reached all-time highs as the world emerged from the pandemic, then spent much of 2022 in a bear market

Social Security benefits get an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to help retired workers and other recipients keep up with inflation. That aspect of the program has been critical in recent

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL) and Visa (NYSE: V) to determine the better stock to buy now.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 23, 2023. The

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL) and Visa (NYSE: V) to determine the better stock to buy now.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 23, 2023. The

Dividend growth investing is a popular strategy among investors. But the emphasis can be different from person to person. Younger investors may focus more on the growth aspect than dividends, while

It was a rather volatile first half of the year for financial stocks, particularly banks. That has created some buying opportunities for investors, as valuations have come down.

But some financial

It may not be the market's best-performing stock over the course of the past 10 years. But there's no denying Visa (NYSE: V) shares have soundly rewarded patient shareholders. A $10,000 investment

It may not be the market's best-performing stock over the course of the past 10 years. But there's no denying Visa (NYSE: V) shares have soundly rewarded patient shareholders. A $10,000 investment

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, has some strong words to say about American Express: "I could do all kinds of things with hundreds of billions of dollars. But I can't put in the minds of

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, has some strong words to say about American Express: "I could do all kinds of things with hundreds of billions of dollars. But I can't put in the minds of

China is the world's second-largest economy based on gross domestic product (GDP), trailing only the U.S. Despite that, the Chinese economy has grown stagnant in its efforts to rebound post-COVID.

The best growth stocks to invest in right now are ones with high chances of becoming huge winners in the next decade and beyond, driven by their competitive advantages in large industries and growth

The best growth stocks to invest in right now are ones with high chances of becoming huge winners in the next decade and beyond, driven by their competitive advantages in large industries and growth

The market is losing ground after coming very close to ending the current bear market. The S&P 500 was up almost 20% in 2023 at the end of July, less than 4% off its previous high in early 2022. It

The market is losing ground after coming very close to ending the current bear market. The S&P 500 was up almost 20% in 2023 at the end of July, less than 4% off its previous high in early 2022. It

Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) have solidified their reputation as some of the greatest investors ever. Admittedly, their value-investing style differs

Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) have solidified their reputation as some of the greatest investors ever. Admittedly, their value-investing style differs

There's been some positive news lately that inflation is still slowing, leading to renewed optimism about the economy and calming fears of a recession. The S&P 500 is up more than 16% this year as

There's been some positive news lately that inflation is still slowing, leading to renewed optimism about the economy and calming fears of a recession. The S&P 500 is up more than 16% this year as

Investing in stocks doesn't have to be overly complicated. Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs for short, offer many of the same benefits of owning individual stocks, but these vehicles come with the

While most investors who are familiar with Visa (NYSE: V) would likely agree that it is a fantastic business, its share price hasn't held up recently. In 2023, the stock is up 16% (as of Aug. 7), a