Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago
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... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story even if these companies are loss-making. But as Peter Lynch said in One Up On Wall Street, 'Long shots almost never pay of... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
It can be tempting to jump on the chance to buy a hip new stock as soon as it hits public markets. But with shares down around 40% since its initial public offering (IPO), Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) is an example of why it can pay to be more... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
Thanks to regulatory requirements put in place by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), everyday investors have a window into the trading moves being made by some of today's greatest financial minds. By looking at the 13F filings s... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
Most investors understand the importance of patience when it comes to buying and holding stocks. Investing isn't a sprint, after all, it's a marathon. It's won by the crowd capable of keeping the bigger picture in mind when short-term nois... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
The S&P 500 index has rocketed to new highs this year, but not all companies in all industries have seen their shares hit new highs. The retail sector has underperformed the broader market over the last three years, but that means there ar... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
In this piece, I evaluated two coffee chain stocks: Starbucks (SBUX) and Dutch Bros. (BROS). A closer look suggests a neutral view of Starbucks and a cautious bullish view of Dutch Bros. With over 38,000 stores in more than 80 markets, St... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures traded largely unchanged Monday, consolidating after the previous week’s strong gains and ahead of the release this week of the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting. Here are some of the bigg... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
Starbucks made big news last week with its poaching of Chipotle Mexican Grill's superstar CEO Brian Niccol. Starbucks stock shot up more than 20% after the announcement, and it was a shot of caffeine that the coffee king has been desperate... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
Even the best growth stocks see their shares pull back. But just because their share price is down, that does not necessarily mean that the stocks are down and out for good. In fact, Amazon famously lost 90% of its value over a two-year pe... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
The stock market has delivered average annual returns of about 10% going back decades, which is enough to double your money every seven years. But it's not that difficult to grow your money faster with well-chosen growth stocks. To give y... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago
Small-budget investing can pay off in the long run, and even an amount of $500 could be a great place to start. Also, investors who employ dollar-cost averaging (DCA) often have a budget in the $500 range when making periodic purchases. F... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 5 months ago
Whenever it looks like a company is too huge to be challenged, there will always be a smart entrepreneur who will find the niches that aren't being met and crack them open. That's what's been happening with coffee chain Dutch Bros(NYSE: BR... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 5 months ago
Great stocks can be found in any market environment, even if share prices fluctuate with time. However, solid businesses with great financials and durable growth pathways will typically reflect that with relatively steady share price incre... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 5 months ago
Although investors might gravitate to tech stocks hoping for outsize gains, many often overlook the growth in the consumer sector. Home Depot is one of the best-performing stocks in the history of the stock market, and more recently, consu... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 5 months ago
It can be tough to buy a stock when its share price is soaring. As the stock gets more expensive, you must cough up more money to own a slice of the business. But there's normally a good reason why the stock's price is rising steadily, and... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 6 months ago
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) is getting a lot of attention these days. And it makes sense why. While shares are down 45% from their peak (as of June 27), they have skyrocketed 79% in the past nine months -- a strong momentum that has continued... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 6 months ago
The tech-fueled Nasdaq rally hasn't benefited all stocks. Some leading consumer brands that saw their share prices drop in the market sell-off a few years ago are still trading at more than 50% off their previous peak. Shares of leading c... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 7 months ago
As earnings season comes into full bloom, some businesses outside big tech are capturing the attention of investors. Coffee chainStarbucks(NASDAQ: SBUX) is a closely followed company because its trends can offer unique insights into the h... Full story
Yahoo Finance • 9 months ago
Amazon has been one of the best stocks to own ever. It could still be an excellent addition to your portfolio, but it doesn't offer the same early-stage opportunities for growth that it did 20 years ago. If you're looking for early Amazon... Full story