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Digital payments are becoming more prevalent around the world as the demand for cash dissipates and the rise of digital wallets continues. According to PwC, the number of cashless transactions is expected to skyrocket from 1 trillion in 2020 to more than 3 trillion in 2030. This

Income investors favor dividend stocks because they can be tremendous wealth builders when held for the long haul. But high-quality, consistent dividend payers aren't as common as you may think.

It's all over the news. Technology stocks are underwater -- the Nasdaq Composite index has plunged 29% year to date, and there's no end to the chaos in sight. Between high inflation, rising interest rates, and added turmoil from the war in Ukraine, many investors are now concerne

Oil prices plunged in 2020, with West Texas Intermediate crude actually falling below zero for a brief moment. Since that point, oil prices have rallied strongly, and even after pulling back from this year's highs, they now sit just under $100 per barrel.

Saving for retirement requires effort and sacrifice -- especially since most people will need hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars invested to provide sufficient income to supplement Social Security.Unfortunately, many workers are actually passing up a chance to make

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Patient Investor model based on the published strategy of Warren Buffett. This strategy seeks out firms with long-term, predictable profitability and low debt that trade at reasonable valuations.FASTENAL COMPANY (FAST) is a large-c

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's P/E/Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Peter Lynch. This strategy looks for stocks trading at a reasonable price relative to earnings growth that also possess strong balance sheets.RESOURCES CONNECTION, INC. (

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Small-Cap Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Motley Fool. This strategy looks for small cap growth stocks with solid fundamentals and strong price performance.TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) is a large-cap value stock

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Martin Zweig. This strategy looks for growth stocks with persistent accelerating earnings and sales growth, reasonable valuations and low debt.CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CASS)

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Price/Sales Investor model based on the published strategy of Kenneth Fisher. This value strategy rewards stocks with low P/S ratios, long-term profit growth, strong free cash flow and consistent profit margins.TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Low PE Investor model based on the published strategy of John Neff. This strategy looks for firms with persistent earnings growth that trade at a discount relative to their earnings growth and dividend yield.CNB FINANCIAL CORP (CCN

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Earnings Yield Investor model based on the published strategy of Joel Greenblatt. This value model looks for companies with high return on capital and earnings yields.WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION (WHR) is a mid-cap value stock in the Appl

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Growth/Value Investor model based on the published strategy of James P. O'Shaughnessy. This two strategy approach offers a large-cap value model and a growth approach that looks for persistent earnings growth and strong relative st

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Value Investor model based on the published strategy of Benjamin Graham. This deep value methodology screens for stocks that have low P/B and P/E ratios, along with low debt and solid long-term earnings growth.BARRICK GOLD CORP (US

Aston Martin said on Friday it was looking to raise 653 million pounds ($771.58 million) through a right issue to shareholders, while bringing in Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund as its second-largest shareholder.

Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher for the third straight session on Friday in subdued trade, led by gains in Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing and video game maker Nintendo, while fears of an economic slowdown limited gains.

Tonic maker Fevertree lowered its annual profit forecast on Friday, as the British company faces worsening cost pressures and logistical issues.

HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - China’s export manufacturing machine is more important than ever with domestic output growing just 0.4% year-on-year in the second quarter. Given weak consumption and cooling global demand, it makes sens

British luxury brand Burberry on Friday said its first-quarter comparable store sales rose by 1%, limited by COVID-19 lockdowns in China, its biggest market.