It was news that many Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) investors may have been expecting: Steward Health is filing for bankruptcy protection. That development broke last week, but for years now, Steward Health has been one of the most concerning tenants in the real estate inv
Landfills are major greenhouse gas emitters. They're the third-largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 14.4% of the total. Landfills produce carbon dioxide and methane gas. Methane is the more dangerous contributor to global warming. It's 28 times more eff
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe take a closer look at lithium mining giant Albemarle (NYSE: ALB), which has struggled over the past year with weak demand and falling lithium prices. With pricing stabilizing and signs that demand and supply are i
Since the explosion of AI in 2022, a proverbial Pandora's Box has been opened. While many professionals have shut their eyes, pretending this revolutionary technology will go away, many have gone the...
When you think of a small town, you probably think of down-to-earth people living in quaint houses with white picket fences and laundry drying on a backyard line.
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Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses the cash-flow crunch affecting Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) currently and why this challenge often confronts fast-growing companies.
Many Americans share the goal of retiring as millionaires, but it's not easy to achieve. According to Vanguard's 2023 How America Saves report, the average Vanguard 401(k) holder had a balance of just $112,572. Even among those 65 and older, the average balance was only $232,710.
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro break down the reasons Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) are two of their top stocks to buy.
It has been a rough year for Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX). The international coffee chain's stock is down around 20% year to date after posting weak traffic numbers and revenue growth for the first quarter. CEO Howard Schultz is giving confusing advice to the management team on Linke
When Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dipped below $60,000 at the start of May, it marked a two-month low. Crypto investors were understandably concerned, especially given all the hoopla surrounding the Bitcoin halving that had taken place just two weeks earlier. The sentiment was not so mu
Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) has been a highly volatile stock in recent years, and that volatility is on full display again this month. Shares of the healthcare stock are up 200% since the start of May. Investors are feeling bullish on the stock once again as it has soared to a new 52-
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO). The report looks at VO's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) is a Large-Cap Low Volatility ETF. The large
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB). The report looks at VB's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is a Mid-Cap Value ETF. The l
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD). The report looks at SCHD's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is a Large-Cap Multi-F
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM). The report looks at VYM's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is a Large-Cap Low Vola
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD). The report looks at IWD's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) is a Large-Cap Multi-Factor
Alphabet's recent decision to issue a dividend reinforces a notable trend: the evolution of tech stocks as dividend payers. This is significant since many tech stocks tend to eschew dividends in favor of reinvesting for growth. It also confirms an impulse to offer payouts once th