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Mar 30, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Student Loan Debt 2026: Statistics and Outlook
Student loan debt totals $1.9 trillion and is held by about 43 million Americans.
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Mar 30, 2026 by Jack Caporal
The fastest-growing energy sources in the U.S. – and what it means for individual investors
U.S. solar production grew 1,941% from 2010 to 2025. Here's how the U.S. energy mix is changing and what EIA projects through 2050.
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The AI Stocks Hedge Funds Love the Most
994 hedge funds held Amazon in Q4 2025, more than any other AI stock analyzed. See the full hedge fund conviction rankings.
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Mar 17, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Biotech Stocks & Longevity Investing Trends
The data behind biotech's comeback, and why longevity is becoming a mainstream investment theme.
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The Founder's Edge: 19 Stocks That Beat the S&P 500
An analysis of S&P 500 companies finds that founder-led companies consistently outperform both the market and companies from which a founder recently departed.
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Feb 24, 2026 by Jack Caporal
The U.S. Trade Balance With Every Country
Here's the latest data on the U.S. trade-in-goods surplus and deficits by country.
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Feb 24, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Copper Tariffs: Who Does the U.S. Import Most From?
Fifty-sevent percent of U.S. refined copper consumption relies on imports.
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Feb 24, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Rare-Earth Statistics: U.S. Sources and 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
Automobile Trade Statistics: Imports and Exports
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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Feb 17, 2026 by Jack Caporal
The Motley Fool 2026 Stock Market Outlook: 58% of Individual Investors Plan to Buy More Stocks as AI Drives Optimism
New Motley Fool survey of 2,000 U.S. investors finds AI enthusiasm fueling bullish sentiment, with Gen Z and millennials leading stock purchases despite recession and inflation concerns
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Feb 5, 2026 by Lyle Daly
AI Adoption Statistics: How Many Businesses Use AI?
Census data on AI adoption rates reveal that businesses are still considering how to use the new tech.
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Feb 3, 2026 by Jack Caporal
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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Jan 29, 2026 by Margo Winton Parodi
Which Jobs Will Be Automated in the Next 10 Years?
Automation will likely lead to the greatest decline in occupations that require repetitive tasks.
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Jan 28, 2026 by Lyle Daly
The Largest Utilities Companies by Market Cap in July 2026
NextEra Energy, Iberdrola, and Enel SpA are the largest utilities companies by market cap
inflation
Jan 27, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Are Alternative Investments the Best Inflation Hedge?
Alternatives are often suggested as an inflation hedge -- but do they beat out stocks?
Cryptocurrency blockchain bitcoin ethereum
Jan 27, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Stablecoin Reserves vs. Brokerages: Who Holds More?
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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Jan 23, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Are Stock Splits Good? Here's the Data
Stock splits are often misunderstood. Here's what the data says about if they're good for investors.
An AI-powered robotic finger and a human finger touch.
Jan 22, 2026 by Jack Caporal
The Companies With the Most Generative AI Patents
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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Jan 22, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Congressional Stock Trading: Who Trades the Most
Members of Congress have beaten the market in recent years, but their trades have come under growing scrutiny.
Truck drives past docks with cargo containers.
Jan 22, 2026 by Jack Caporal
How Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China Hit Commodity Prices
A Yale analysis projects price increases on electronics, apparel, and cars.
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