News
Adding $600 to These 3 Top Stocks Would Be a Brilliant Move
After months of political wrangling, Congress finally passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package on Monday. This marks the second-largest federal stimulus bill in history, behind only the $2
CarMax Earnings: Growth Downshifts
CarMax (NYSE: KMX) investors were bracing for some potentially bad news in the used auto retailer's third-quarter results. While the company had quickly recovered from pandemic-related shutdowns
Better Buy: Intuitive Surgical vs. Medtronic
Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) and Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) are two of the bigger medical equipment companies delving into the growing field of robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS). New RAS systems are
Better Buy: Costco vs. Starbucks
Many readers out there are probably customers of both Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX). And if your investing style focuses on quality businesses, they might just be in your
Where to Invest $5,000 Right Now
If you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of investments choices available, you are far from alone. From growth stocks to dividend stocks to value stocks and beyond, choosing the right
5 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your House
While it doesn't influence our opinions of products, we may receive compensation from partners whose offers appear here. We're on your side, always. See our full
Better Coronavirus Stock: Moderna or Pfizer?
As 2020 draws to a close, all eyes are peeled on Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA). The two companies have been working throughout the year to create vaccines against the novel
Better Buy: Boeing or All 30 Dow Jones Stocks?
Few investors would deny that aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE: BA) is more attractive now than it's been in nearly two years. After a 20-month worldwide grounding of its once-lauded 737 MAX, the
Nike's Second Quarter Earnings in 3 Quotes
Nike (NYSE: NKE) is growing again. Just two quarters after reporting its worst sales slump on record, the company announced rising sales across each of its geographies, including in the key U.S
The 3 Best Stocks for 2021
What sorts of stocks will do well in the coming year? Right now, it's clear that the coronavirus pandemic is continuing. And that limits our visibility. If the health situation worsens, stay-at-home
Here's Why So Many Companies Are Moving to Texas
Several big-name tech companies -- including Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and Hewlett Packard (NYSE: HPE) -- have recently announced plans to move their headquarters from Silicon Valley to Texas.
Sure
3 Red-Hot Stocks to Buy With Just $1,000
You don't need to have tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to invest in the stock market. In fact, you can get your investment journey started with a far more modest amount of cash. A larger
Holiday Shopping? Don't Forget to Add Dividend Stocks to Your List!
In 2017, billionaire entertainment-mogul Kanye West bought his wife Kim Kardashian West dividend stocks for Christmas, and that gift is still paying off today. Apple has more than quadrupled in
Could Curaleaf Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
While many Canadian pot stocks have struggled in 2020, a few U.S. cannabis stocks had a marvelous year -- among them, Curaleaf Holdings (OTC: CURLF). While the benchmark Horizons Marijuana Life
Made a Lot of Money in the Stock Market This Year? Here's How to Lower Your Capital Gains Taxes
Though 2020 was certainly a rocky year for investors, with stock values plummeting as the COVID-19 crisis expanded into a pandemic, the market has recovered nicely since its spring nadir. Now, a lot
3 Great COVID Vaccine Stocks to Buy Right Now
Not every stock is the right kind of stock for every investor. That's true with pretty much every category of stocks -- including coronavirus vaccine stocks. In this Motley Fool Live video recorded
3 Great Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now
Although the stock market has performed incredibly well since crashing in March at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still some attractive opportunities. And one place you can find some
Meet Moderna's Most Likely Blockbusters After Its COVID Vaccine
The FDA granted Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) an emergency use authorization for mRNA-1273 less than a week ago, and the COVID-19 vaccine is destined to rack up blockbuster sales within a matter of months
3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That'll Fuel Your Income
This may well go down as the weirdest holiday season we've ever experienced. The unprecedented coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has completely upended societal norms and transformed the
2 Ultra-Risky Pot Stocks That Could Make You Filthy Rich
One of the ways that investors can swing for the fences in pursuit of great returns is by buying stocks that carry some extra risk. And right now, the cannabis industry is chock full of them. These
Thinking of Claiming Social Security? Do This Simple Math First
Are you contemplating claiming your Social Security benefits? The decision to start your checks is one of the most important choices you'll make. Unfortunately, many retirees don't have all the
The 1 Unstoppable Trend Most Likely to Make You Rich Over the Next Decade
One of the best ways to get rich involves three simple steps. First, identify a trend that could create huge market opportunities. Second, buy the stocks of the leaders in this trend. Third, hold
3 Moves to Make Before Getting a New Credit Card in 2021
While it doesn't influence our opinions of products, we may receive compensation from partners whose offers appear here. We're on your side, always. See our full
Robinhood's 10 Most Held Stocks See Big Changes
It's been an exceptionally volatile year for the stock market, but that hasn't fazed young investors one bit. Robinhood, the online app best known for offering commission-free trades
Is the Stock Market Signaling the End for 2020's Favorite Stocks?
The stock market once again finished on a mixed note on Wednesday, but the nature of the mixed response was the opposite of what market participants saw on Tuesday. This time around, it was the