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The last few years have been a tough market for buyers. Record-high prices, low inventory, and more competition made it increasingly difficult to invest in real estate.

Despite the occasional flash of bullish brilliance, the broad market is still losing ground. This means most individual stocks are doing the same. There are a few tickers, however, shrugging off the sweeping weakness and achieving surprisingly consistent gains.

The most recent consumer price index reading from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics put inflation at 9.1% in June. Inflation hurts e-commerce stocks as demand for their goods will likely decline as the consumer's purchasing power dwindles.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is an electric and natural gas utility with a long and successful history of reliability. That underpins its status as a relatively safe investment option for those seeking a trustworthy source of passive income, and it offers a generous 3.8% dividend

It's not difficult to find companies that have recently performed poorly on the market. After all, equities are experiencing a downturn, and the S&P 500 is in a full-blown bear market (defined as a 20% or more drop from its most recent highs). History suggests that stocks wil

You work hard for your money. Because of that, it should work hard on your behalf when you invest it, especially if you're seeking some passive income. Ideally, you'd want income streams that steadily grow because that can help you reach your financial goals sooner.

For a company demonstrating powerful growth and harnessing incredible opportunity, you don't need to look further than MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI). The Latin American e-commerce giant posted triple-digit growth over four consecutive quarters at the beginning of the pandemic.

Decarbonization is one of the biggest megatrends to hit the global economy in generations. Worldwide, preventing a climate catastrophe will demand investments of more than $150 trillion over the next three decades to replace fossil fuel energy sources with lower carbon alternativ

By Joe Foster Portfolio Manager and Strategist, Gold and Precious Metals & Imaru Casanova Deputy Portfolio Manager, Gold and Precious Metals Gold finds support in the $1,800 per ounce range as it enters a transitional stage. A disciplined approach by the gold mining sector may lead to future outperformance. Monthly gold market and economic insights [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

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There's no going back now. Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is committed to its idea of adding a lower-priced subscription plan supported by digital advertising, and the company has tapped Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to help with ad sales and the technical side of the advertising platform.

Nothing tests the patience of investors like the market sell-off we have witnessed this year. Year to date, the widely followed S&P 500 index has dropped 19%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has fallen 27%.

Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) has been a bust for long-term investors since launching as a real estate spinoff from Sears Holdings seven years ago. After an initial burst of investor enthusiasm, Seritage stock crashed from a 2016 high above $50 to barely more than $5 at

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Adobe's (NASDAQ: ADBE) second-quarter earnings report was very strong, especially in one segment that may come as a surprise. In this clip from "3 Minute Stock Updates" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on July 6, Fool.com contributor Toby Bordelon highlights the software company's t

Let's be clear about one thing: Any stock that loses 80% of its value from its all-time high carries inherent risks. But that doesn't mean the company is uninvestable, especially given how broad the sell-off has been in the technology sector in 2022. In many cases, investor senti

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have sold off this year due to concerns about a recession as interest rates head higher. That has investors worried about their near-term growth prospects.

When thinking ahead to retirement and making plans for your future, it's important that you make realistic assessments of what life will be like in your senior years. Otherwise, you could end up with too little money saved and a whole lot of financial stress.

After a red-hot start to the year, oil prices have taken a breather recently. WTI, the primary U.S. oil price benchmark, has fallen more than 20% over the past month. That cooldown has caused most oil stocks to decline from their peak.