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3 Financial Metrics That Can Help You Better Understand Software Businesses
GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) numbers tend to capture quarterly earnings reports headlines, and for good reason. However, basic financials don't always tell the whole story
3 Top Stocks to Invest $100 In Right Now
One of the biggest myths with investing is that you must have a lot of money to get started. Another investing myth is that you have to pick the exact right time to buy stocks.
The reality is that
3 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Turn $200,000 Into $1 Million by 2030
From X to Y by when? That's the best way to establish a goal. Define where you are now (X), where you want to be (Y), and the desired time period for achieving the goal. The challenge with investing
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Whether investors realize it or not, they've borne witness to stock market history over the past 19 months. They've navigated their way through the quickest decline of at least 30% in the benchmark
5 Better Ways to Save for Retirement Than a 401(k)
If your employer has a 401(k) plan, it's usually a good option to use it to save for your retirement. That's especially true if your job includes a matching contribution from your employer.
But if
3 Unstoppable Investments You Need in Your Portfolio
Whether you're an experienced investor or are just getting started in the stock market, choosing the right investments is key to generating wealth -- and it can make the difference between losing
3 Reasons You Might Regret Claiming Social Security at 70
Age 70 is far from the most popular to sign up for Social Security. In fact, seniors most commonly claim benefits at 62 because that's the earliest age they can file.
Signing up at full retirement
In Wall Street Earnings Season, Costs Are Weighing Heavily on the Big Banks
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Topeka, Kansas Will Pay Remote Workers $10,000 to Buy a Home There
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The Tremendous Risk vs. Reward Equation of Zoom Apps
A $100 million bet can sound pretty massive. That's what Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) is investing in enabling apps on its eponymous platform.
In this Backstage Pass video, which aired Sept. 28, 2021, Motley
3 Dividend Stocks to Buy on Sale
In today's market, bargain-priced companies are hard to find. When you add the fact that low interest rates have forced income-oriented investors farther up the risk curve for income, finding deals
Why Nike Is a Stock You Can Set and Forget
Nike (NYSE: NKE) has been on top of the sports world for more than a generation, and the company has built a lot of brand equity over that time. Looking ahead, the company's investments in
Is Disney World the New Netflix?
Mention Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) in the same conversation, and it's easy to draw comparisons of one learning from the other. Disney+ has emerged as a rival to Netflix by
Will COVID-19 Affect Vail Resorts' 2021-22 Ski Season?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a pretty dramatic effect on Vail Resorts' (NYSE: MTN) business. But what about the upcoming 2021-22 ski season? In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Sept. 28
This Could Be a Monster Stock in the Making
UiPath (NYSE: PATH) specializes in automation. This tech company went public in April 2021, and the stock is down 25% from its all-time high as of this writing. But the market may be underestimating
What "Land and Expand" Looks Like for Zoom
Zoom meetings are Zoom's (NASDAQ: ZM) main product and are quite impressive. But expansions like Zoom Rooms and Zoom Phone are worthy growth opportunities.
In this Backstage Pass video, which aired
Could Robotics Be Amazon's Next Big Growth Driver?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently announced a new round of consumer products and among them was a $999 robotic dog, among several other interesting devices. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on
The Numbers Behind Zoom's Remarkable Growth
Zoom's (NASDAQ: ZM) growth over the past few years has been simply stunning. For example, its sales over a three-year span grew more than 10 times!
In this Backstage Pass video, which aired Sept
Here's One Way You Can Always Be Prepared for a Market Crash
With volatility making a comeback in September and October, many investors fear another market crash is looming. But worry not, there are strategies to help you cope with these periodic downturns
3 Brick-and-Mortar Stores That Can Thrive in an Age of E-Commerce
Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) stock recently plummeted after the company reported a sharp decline in sales. It illustrates the fact that some brick-and-mortar stores continue to struggle in a new
3 Top Stocks to Buy in October
The broader market gave investors a preliminary scare ahead of Halloween last month, but there's no reason to worry about short-term volatility if you have at least five years to invest. There are
Is PagerDuty Stock Undervalued?
At a market cap of just $3.5 billion, PagerDuty (NYSE: PD) is one of the smaller cloud stocks you'll find, and at a price-to-sales valuation of 15, it's cheaper than many of its competitors
What to Watch in Intuitive Surgical's Upcoming Earnings Report
Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of robotic surgical devices. Its da Vinci surgical systems enable physicians to perform a wide range of complex procedures
3 Leading Infrastructure Stocks to Buy in 2021 and Beyond
Infrastructure is the backbone of the global economy. As the economy grows, we need more capacity to support the free movement of goods and people. That's one of the reasons why the U.S. government
A Guide to All of Wells Fargo's Consent Orders
If investors are learning anything about Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), it's to listen to CEO Charlie Scharf's words carefully. As sentiment on the bank turned bullish and many, including myself, started