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Are you looking for a stock that you can rely on for the next few decades? It's hard to see that far into the future, but there are some key characteristics that you should prioritize for ultra-long-term holdings.The perfect stock for this role would have a combination of growth

Sure, technology stocks have had a rough go of it of late, but let's face it: Over the longer-term, the world will become more digital, smarter, and automated. That's why it may be a good idea for long-term oriented investors to take advantage of tech's recent sell-off and look t

Share prices of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) soared nearly 400% higher in 2020, and though tech stocks have taken a hit in recent weeks, this video game and e-commerce giant is still sporting a nearly 15% gain since the start of the year. Not a bad performance, Sea. Nevertheless, not

Both companies are leaders within their own markets. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is the king of e-commerce, while Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is the powerhouse among dollar stores. Each outfit can -- and does -- perform in almost any economic environment, and both stocks have rewarded pa

This past year has been a wild ride for the stock market. But one of the most incredible stories to come out of the investing world recently is the meteoric rise of GameStop (NYSE: GME).In late January, GameStop's share price skyrocketed more than 1,800% in a matter of weeks, onl

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have fought each other for market share since the late 1970s. At various times, one has appeared to dominate the other. But in recent years, some investors have begun to believe that Apple will fall behind as its iPhone becomes co

India will require e-commerce firms to treat sellers equally on their platforms and ensure transparency, according to a draft policy seen by Reuters on Saturday that follows criticism against business practices of big online companies.

We're well past 2020 at this point, and the world is hoping for a better 2021. The stock market ended the year with gains despite a global economic disaster, but many top stock prices are falling in 2021. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is down 4%, Square (NYSE: SQ) is down 8%, and Apple (

Do you think all the best stocks to own are priced with a three-figure or even four-figure number? Not so fast. While it's true Tesla's stock is trading near $700 and Amazon's stock is stunningly priced around $3,000 per share, plenty of great picks can be bought for a fiver or l

Simply parking most or all of your long-term investing dollars in a low-fee, broad-market index fund such as one that tracks the S&P 500 is a great way to invest -- and even Warren Buffett has recommended that strategy for most of us. Less those low fees, it will get you roug

When Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) announced it was acquiring Livongo Health in August of last year, both stocks sold off significantly. Whether it was the purchase price, shareholders in each not wanting to own the other, or skepticism over the combination, Wall Street didn't like

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), China's biggest direct online retailer, has been one of many e-commerce winners in the market over the last year.Its stock price has more than doubled during that time as its leadership in online categories like grocery and pharmacy has strengthened, and it's

Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten (OTC: RKUNY) is selling $2.2 billion-worth of new stock to aid it in its fight against Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). Rakuten announced it was selling shares primarily to postal and logistics company Japan Post, as well as Chinese technologist-turned-inv

Amazon.com Inc's Canada division has been ordered to close its Brampton facility in southern Ontario, with workers being asked to self-isolate for 14 days, according to a statement from Peel Public Health on Friday.

The blue-chip Dow powered to its fifth consecutive record high on Friday and the S&P 500 closed slightly higher as investors bought shares that should benefit from a strong reopening of the U.S. economy, an outlook signaled by rising yields in the bond market.

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The blue-chip Dow powered to its fifth consecutive record high on Friday as investors bought shares that should benefit from a strong reopening of the U.S. economy, an outlook signaled by rising yields in the bond market.

Amazon.com Inc's Canada division has been ordered to close its Brampton facility in South Ontario, with workers being asked to self-isolate for 14 days, according to a statement from Peel Public Health.

In this episode of Motley Fool Money, host Chris Hill is joined by Motley Fool senior analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser to discuss The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD), Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), and other ad-tech companies tumbling after Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google a

The S&P 500 slipped on Friday after hitting an all-time high the prior session as rising U.S. bond yields revived inflation worries and dulled the appeal of high-growth technology shares.