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Gamers are projected to spend $250 billion on video game products in 2023, with that figure forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 10% through 2027 (per Statista). The industry hit some roadblocks over the last year as macroeconomic headwinds led to reductions in
With its shares down 25% over the previous five years, General Motors (NYSE: GM) has historically been a poor investment. This trend reflects investors' shift away from legacy, internal combustion-focused automakers to pure-play electric vehicle (EV) companies like Tesla, which h
Brazil's weather continues to cause major market worries, but is it too soon to make major cuts to production? A look at the reasons behind the surge in Chinese bean buying, an update on Ukraine's grain corridor and the other things I am watching this week
Cybersecurity pure-play leader Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) got clobbered again after investors were disappointed with another quarterly financial update. The third quarter of 2023 was solid enough. However, the company's product growth (primarily firewalls for things like data center
A car is a major investment, so you'll likely want one that will last for as long as possible. While the average vehicle has only an 11.8% chance of lasting 250,000 miles, some cars have a much...
Working in retirement is often a completely different experience than "having to work" during a traditional work career. For many seniors, working in retirement is actually enjoyable and a huge...
People are creatures of habit -- and this applies just as much to the middle class as to the poor and rich alike. This means their socioeconomic status is often reflected in their spending...
When shopping for a new car, it's tempting to be drawn to popular foreign brands known for their reputations for performance, luxury, value and style. However, experts advise caution with certain...
If you want to get your finances in shape to live your dream life, you might think you'll need to make major sacrifices. However, David Bach, author of "Automatic Millionaire" and "The Latte Factor,"...
Many people consider retiring to Texas, and many are already doing so. A Moody's Analytics report published by MarketWatch found that the number of retirees in Austin doubled between 2010 and 2020....
Almost like clockwork, Halloween ended, stores started setting up for the all-important holiday shopping season, and the stock market started what could potentially end up as one heck of an early Santa Claus rally. Of course, as kind as Santa Claus may be, the market is rarely as
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has consistently proven itself the best solar panel maker and a winning investment over the long term. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why that's been the case and whether that makes it a buy right now.
Over the past few years, Ark Investment Management's claim to fame has been making big bets on disruptive and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous driving platforms. The company is led by enigmatic founder Cathie Wood, who made a name
Over long periods, Wall Street is an undisputed wealth creator. On an annualized basis, stocks have outpaced the returns for oil, gold, housing, and even Treasury bonds. But broader market returns get a lot dicier when the timeline being examined is in months or spans just a few
Rising interest rates (and a plummeting stock price) have put NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) subsidiary NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) in a pickle. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down its latest move, selling its natural gas pipeline bus
How bad has it been for renewable investors this year? Very. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEMKT: TAN), which tracks the MAC Global Solar Energy Index, has lost almost half its value from its 2023 peak. Given the big drop, should investors avoid renewables right now? After all, the in