The S&P 500's bullish run higher in 2021 seems to be taking a breather in September. The market index is down about 1.5% month-to-date. Some tech stocks have seen even steeper declines, evidenced by the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite's 1.8% pullback during this period.
Retiring a millionaire may seem out of reach, especially if you're not already wealthy. However, it's easier than you may think to retire rich, even if you're earning an average salary.The key is to choose the right investments. Some investments promise to make you a lot of money
Dividend stocks are an excellent source of supplemental income at all times, but there's nothing like receiving some extra income every month. Although reinvesting dividends is the only foolproof way to grow your wealth over time, the monthly dividend income can often help cover
If you can predict which stocks are going to be the titans of industry of tomorrow, you'll have a massive leg up on building your portfolio's long-term value. And if your idea of the world of tomorrow is similar to mine, it's packed with futuristic technology like medical robots.
It might seem counterintuitive, but when looking for great companies to add to your portfolio, seek out stocks that have already had a solid price appreciation. Winning sports teams tend to keep on winning, and companies are no different. With that in mind, we asked three Motley
Investors have been faced with some volatile market swings recently, and there are risk factors on the horizon raising questions about what comes next. Market sell-offs can be painful and are often cause for added stress in already complicated times, but there are steps you can t
You'll often hear that having a diverse portfolio can benefit you in several ways. For one thing, it can serve as a form of protection during periods of stock market volatility. It can also set you up to gain a lot of wealth in your portfolio over time.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) investors are understandably bullish about the company's future. Under founder and CEO Jeff Green, shares have exploded since its 2016 IPO at $1.80 (split-adjusted) and are now trading above $75, providing investors with 4,000% returns.
When most investors are looking for new stocks to buy, they consider things like their risk tolerance, preferred holding periods, and the ultimate timeframe for reaching their goals. Since every investor is different, so too are the mixes of their holdings. Different stocks check
Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of many technology applications and software, from what online ads shoppers see to how spam gets filtered out of our email inboxes.
To put it mildly, the buy now, pay later, or BNPL, business is extremely hot right now. But is it a good business to invest in, or should investors largely avoid it? In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Sept. 13, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, and Industry Focus hos
When it comes to e-commerce, every U.S. investor knows who Amazon is, but South Korea-based Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) could be like investing in the e-commerce giant at a somewhat earlier stage. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Sept. 15, Fool.com contributors Danny Vena and J
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) are two of the market's top streaming media stocks. Netflix boasts the top streaming video platform in the world in terms of paid subscribers, while Roku is the market leader in streaming media devices in North America.
Investing in the stock market is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make. Not only can you generate wealth and increase your net worth, but you can also build a healthy nest egg for retirement.
Streaming services dominated the Emmy Awards. Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) rise in the digital ad market is fueled by an increase in sponsored links atop search results. In this episode of MarketFoolery, Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser, with host Chris Hill, analyzes those stories and
U.S. stock indexes fell on Friday following a two-day rally, weighed down by technology and healthcare shares, while a dour sales forecast from Nike further dampened sentiment.