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Call or put? How options shape profits, protection and strategy across markets
Options trading has gone mainstream, with calls and puts widely used across Indian, US and global markets for profits, protection and risk management. While
How to Start Investing in Cryptocurrency Safely in 2026
1: Is cryptocurrency investing safe in 2026? Cryptocurrency investing in 2026 will be safer than in previous years due to better regulation and institutional
Goldman Reiterates Neutral on Tesla (TSLA) Amid California Regulatory Review
Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a
The Best Nuclear Energy Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool December 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM Key Points Cameco’s uranium mining business is growing again. It’s evolving into a
These Infrastructure Stocks Could Quietly Power the AI Revolution
Several leading AI companies are collaborating with power producers to meet their energy needs. Technology companies are investing a substantial amount of money in
Learn the Strangle Options Strategy: Definition and Example Explained
A strangle is a popular options strategy that involves holding both a call and a put on the same underlying asset. It yields a
The stock market winners and losers of 2025
Asian chipmakers and European defence companies are among the biggest winners on stock markets in 2025 while US consumer stocks have suffered, as the
Can Iren Stock Beat the Market in 2026?
Marc Guberti, The Motley Fool December 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM Key Points Oracle rumors dragged Iren and other AI stocks, but that doesn’t
Understanding Patronage Dividends: How They Work in Cooperatives
Key Takeaways Patronage dividends are payouts made by cooperatives to members based on their usage of the co-op’s services or products. These dividends are