What Is Market Share?

While profitability is ultimately the most important factor in a business's long-term viability, there are other facets that business owners, analysts, and investors need to consider. Market share is often one of the most important elements in determining whether a business is profitable and the earnings it can generate.

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Investing in Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks

When people have a little extra cash, they indulge in offerings from companies such as these.

Investing in Consumer Staples Stocks

No matter what the state of the economy is, we always need these products.

Best Retail Stocks to Buy Now

We all go shopping. These companies provide the goods we buy across industries.

Best Gold Stocks to Buy Now

This safe-haven metal can be a precious investment.

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About the Author

Keith Noonan is a contributing writer at The Motley Fool covering technology, consumer goods, and other sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Boston College.

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Keith Noonan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Walmart. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.