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The S&P 500 index has averaged 10% annualized returns during the past half-century, but it’s not that difficult to outperform that target if you invest in a group of well-chosen growth stocks. To give you some ideas, a team of Motley Fool contributors see promising prospects in e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: …

Buying dividend stocks is an excellent way to make passive income. However, with so many companies paying dividends, it can be hard to know where to start. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) makes it easy. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) lets you invest in 100 of the top dividend …

This is The Takeaway from today’s Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: A cursory glance at the recent performance of China’s stock market shows a wild disconnect from the S&P 500, Germany’s DAX, the UK’s FTSE, and even le CAC. …

In the second of a two-part series, Jiaxing Li, Aileen Chuang and Salina Li explore the effects of high interest rates and other factors on the city’s commercial property market. In the heart of Causeway Bay, a bustling Hong Kong shopping district that was once a more expensive retail destination …

Warren Buffett has always liked stocks. However, there are periods when he’s liked them less. Now is one of those times. The legendary investor has been a net seller of stocks for seven consecutive quarters. His Berkshire Hathaway sold 11 stocks in the second quarter of 2024. But one of …

The rally that began early last year continues to push the market into the stratosphere. The S&P 500 hit a record high this week, while the Nasdaq Composite is within striking distance of a new all-time high, sitting roughly 2% below its peak (as of this writing). The market’s relentless …

The world of WordPress, one of the most popular technologies for creating and hosting websites, is going through a very heated controversy. The core issue is the fight between WordPress founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, which hosts websites built on WordPress. WordPress technology is open source …

Bloomberg TV Stocks have hit records highs this year as they’ve entered “Goldilocks zone,” Mark Spitznagel says. He says investors are overly confident amid immediate positive catalysts like rate cuts and disinflation. Spitznagel thinks they should focus instead on lagging drivers that could spur a sharp stock downturn. “Black Swan” …

Is Your 401(k) Balance Above Average? Find Out If You’re Beating Most Savers We all know that comparing ourselves to others can be a slippery slope, but when it comes to retirement savings, it’s hard not to wonder: Am I doing better or worse than the average saver? Checking where …

Adobe Firefly, Tyler Le/BI Ned Davis Research says investors should watch for signs of a potential peak in the S&P 500. The secular bull market, which began in 2009, is in a mature stage according to NDR’s Tim Hayes. “With the secular bull mature, we’re watching out for signs that …