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Feb 24, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Rare Earths Trade Statistics: U.S. Sources and Import Reliance
China dominates mining and processing of rare earths. Here's what investors need to know.
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Feb 24, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Semiconductor Trade Statistics: U.S. Imports, Exports, and End Uses
Tariffs and export controls could shake up semiconductor supply chains. Here's what investors need to know.
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Pharmaceutical tariffs: Which countries does the U.S. import the most from?
The U.S. has significant pharmaceutical trade deficits with Ireland, Switzerland, and Germany
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Feb 24, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Automobile Trade Statistics: Imports, Exports, and American Content
The Trump administration's tariff plans have thrust automobile supply chains into the spotlight. Here's what investors need to know.
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The Largest Technology Companies by Market Cap in March 2026
Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft command the technology sector.
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Tariff and Trade Investigation Tracker
A one-stop shop to track all the tariff and trade action from the Trump administration.
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The Motley Fool 2026 Stock Market Outlook: 58% of Individual Investors Plan to Buy More Stocks as AI Drives Optimism
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Over half of Americans own stocks, but they're not distributed equally.
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The Largest Communications Services Companies by Market Cap in March 2026
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AI Adoption Statistics: How Many Businesses Are Using AI?
Census data on AI adoption rates reveal that businesses are still considering how to use the new tech.
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Explore the top holders by person, country, company, ETF, and wallet – plus how Bitcoin is distributed across millions of addresses.
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529 Plan Statistics: Average 529 Plan Balance, Usage Rates, and More
There's over $525 billion invested in 529 college savings plans across 17 million accounts.
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The Largest Utilities Companies by Market Cap in March 2026
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Stablecoin Reserves Versus Brokerages and Banks: Which Holds More in 2025?
Stablecoin reserves are now comparable to some brokerage cash balances – but they still trail the trillions in customer deposits held by major banks.
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Are Stock Splits Good? Here's the Data
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Companies Leading in Generative AI Patents – and Why It Matters for AI Stocks
Discover which companies lead in generative AI patents and what this means for investors looking to profit from the top AI stocks.
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