Index funds give investors access to near-market returns with no stock picking or market timing required. But are market-level returns enough to grow your retirement account to seven figures? That's the million-dollar question.The easy answer is -- yes -- you can retire a million
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Monday on optimism over a stimulus-fueled snapback in economic activity ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy-setting meeting this week.
If a $1,400 stimulus check is headed your way, investing that money in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) could pay off big time. Instead of buying a few different stocks, with an ETF you can invest in hundreds of companies. Vanguard ETFs are a smart pick because the fees are incredib
Taiwan's central bank is expected to keep its policy rate steady at a record low this week as the economy continues to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by strong export growth, a Reuters poll showed on Monday.
A driver employed by China's largest ride-hailing firm, Didi Chuxing, killed a passenger by ramming his car into the man after a quarrel, the firm said in a post on social media on Monday.
Earlier this month, sources told Bloomberg News that a new iteration of the Switch console is coming from Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) sometime in 2021. It is rumored to have better graphics and a bigger OLED display than the first Switch, which launched four years ago in March. Here's
For athletes, "defense wins championships," at least according to legendary football coach Bear Bryant. But for investors, a solid defensive plan protects you against the extremes of bear markets. And more importantly, defining your bear market plan before the financial markets g
Over the last decade, the fintech revolution has dramatically altered the payments landscape. But Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has adapted admirably, forging partnerships with start-ups and launching new products that supplement its core payment cards.More recently, cryptocurrencies hav
Becoming a multimillionaire investor is easier than you may think. You don't need to know all the ins and outs of the stock market or have a lot of money to invest. All you need is a strategy.Investing in growth ETFs can be a smart move to maximize your earnings. A growth ETF is
Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) isn't a household name, but it's helping more customers than ever make their businesses more efficient with its low-code software platform. On a Fool Live episode recorded on March 3, Fool contributors Brian Withers and Matt Frankel discuss the company's mos
Share prices for connectivity chip design leader Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) are up a market-beating 44% over the last year. The initial rollout of 5G mobile networks -- and the subsequent purchase of 5G-enabled smartphones to take advantage of the latest generation of wire
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is coming off a topsy-turvy year during which it grew its top line only 6% annually. But investors should be excited about its most recent quarterly performance and what the iPhone giant has up its sleeve. On a Fool Live episode recorded on March 3, Fool cont
Many stocks had an amazing year in 2020 by helping the world face the pandemic. Some were unproven biotechs, working on drugs to help defeat the virus. Others were diagnostics companies, developing tests to identify infections. As we approach spring and the world eagerly eyes a s
This past year has been a wild ride for the stock market. But one of the most incredible stories to come out of the investing world recently is the meteoric rise of GameStop (NYSE: GME).In late January, GameStop's share price skyrocketed more than 1,800% in a matter of weeks, onl
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have fought each other for market share since the late 1970s. At various times, one has appeared to dominate the other. But in recent years, some investors have begun to believe that Apple will fall behind as its iPhone becomes co
So far this year, the market has been on a roller coaster, especially for tech stocks. For investors who have owned stocks for only a little while, the broad pullback in tech stocks can be unsettling, and may even cause panic. On a Fool Live episode recorded on March 3, Fool cont
We're well past 2020 at this point, and the world is hoping for a better 2021. The stock market ended the year with gains despite a global economic disaster, but many top stock prices are falling in 2021. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is down 4%, Square (NYSE: SQ) is down 8%, and Apple (
The stock market has been very volatile so far in 2021, with large swings in both directions. Investors have seen many of their hot growth stocks from 2020 take a beating and aren't sure if that's a portent for the year ahead.But seasoned investors know that if there is a market
In this week's installment of Industry Focus: Financials, we have week two of our four-part series on SPACs. The show starts with Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, interviewing Luke Schoenfelder, CEO of property technology company Latch, which recently announced plans to go
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