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There's a reason so many people like to shop on Amazon -- both during the holidays and in general. Not only does Amazon tend to offer low prices, but there's something to be said for not having to drag yourself out to the store and pay for gas to get there. Instead, you can order stuff on Amazon and have it shipped to your door for free...

Growth stocks have been feeling the squeeze of macroeconomic pressures lately. With inflation still coming in hot, the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in hopes of getting the situation under control, and the possibility that 2023 will play host to a prolonged economic downturn, investors have broadly turned away from companies with forward-looking valuations. While macroeconomic volatility may continue to shape the state of the market in the near term, the silver lining is that some companies with fantastic long-term prospects have seen their valuations pushed down to levels that open the door for market-crushing returns...

Costco offers lots of features that members should take advantage of. The must-use Costco feature you need to take advantage of is the warehouse club's food and grocery delivery service. While same-day delivery comes with higher prices for delivered items and a delivery fee, both two-day delivery and cold and frozen delivery are free provided that you meet minimum spending requirements ($75 for two-day, and $100 for cold and frozen)...

Holding on through periods of volatility is simply the price of admission for compounding your wealth over time in the stock market. Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE: APD), United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), and nVent Electric (NYSE: NVT) are well-known businesses and trusted brands. Here's what makes each dividend stock a great buy now...

2022 was the worst year for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite since 2008. If you're a net saver who regularly sets aside cash and invests new funds into the stock market, a prolonged bear market can provide an extended sale that allows you to scoop up shares of your favorite stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The best chance of outlasting a bear market is by investing in quality businesses at attractive valuations...

One thing that hasn't changed over the past two decades, though, is investor psychology. As soon as the economy hits a rough patch, the innovative growth stocks that people flocked to suddenly seem toxic to the average investor. Despite trying to rally several times, the Nasdaq Composite index closed out the fourth quarter of last year 1% lower than it began...

From a valuation standpoint, Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) have been among the industry's biggest losers over the last 12 months, with each stock plummeting more than 80% across the stretch. Which of these two EV players will prove to be the better buy-and-hold stock? Here's why two Motley Fool contributors come down on opposing sides of the debate...