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Uncertainty reigns over the stock market right now. The market's "fear gauge" -- the CBOE S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) -- has soared more than 50% year to date.

I wrote recently that it's

By the time you retire, the idea of working might seem unappealing. But some seniors prefer to work part-time, whether to boost their income or simply have something to do.

If you're collecting

If it wasn't clear a year or two ago, the rapid progress of artificial intelligence (AI) thus far in 2026 means the world is going to change a lot over the next decade and beyond.

Rapid innovation

The monster success that Netflix has achieved makes it a company that's deserving of all the attention it receives from investors. However, the streaming stock isn't the most attractive opportunity

Americans are losing faith in the stock market, with more than 46% of investors worried that stock prices will be lower six months from now, according to the most recent weekly survey from the

Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been on an epic run in recent years, but it hasn't all been smooth sailing. The data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist has delivered stock price gains

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) into law in July 2025. It included plenty of tax cuts and social program changes, including a $1,000 benefit for babies born between

WTI crude oil has surged 50% in a single month, hitting $100 a barrel more than once, and settling at $99 per barrel as of the time of this writing. The 2026 conflict with Iran has injected a

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) reached a transition point a few years ago. The company spun off its consumer health business into Kenvue in order to shift its focus and financial resources to its

Tech stocks have been shaky lately, and the Iran war may seem like the likely explanation. Military conflicts increase uncertainty in the stock market, which can increase volatility, and tech

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the best stocks to own over the past three years, but that status has faltered lately. Since August 2025, Nvidia's stock has been essentially flat. That's more

With crude oil prices surging over $100 per barrel, energy stocks are once again top of mind among investors. So, what's the best approach?

I would focus on more conservative plays that also

Silver and gold are commodities with a long history of volatility. Over the past couple of years, both of these precious metals have been trending higher, but silver has recently pulled back quite

The S&P 500 has been heading downward since oil prices started soaring last week. As the war with Iran goes on, affecting oil shipments from the Middle East, it's unclear if this will clear up fast

Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are down almost 18% so far this year. Wall Street has grown cautious about this cloud giant, as investors question whether its massive investments in artificial

On February 17, 2026, VR Adviser, LLC disclosed a buy of 1,000,000 shares in Spyre Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SYRE), an estimated $25.78 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.

According to a

As anybody who's driven down a road in the past couple of weeks knows, gas prices have spiked, jumping by roughly 27% since the war in Iran started.

That's prompted fears of widespread inflation as

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is still the stock of the moment. It's the most valuable company in the world, and it's still reporting growth like an upstart.

However, the market's enthusiasm about its

Many tech stocks have seen their price increase considerably over the past few years, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), also known as TSMC, is no exception. Over the past

Believe it or not, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock has only risen about 39% over the past five years, dramatically underperforming the S&P 500's 70% gain over that same time frame. And the tech giant is

After turning age 73, the IRS requires you to begin taking withdrawals from certain tax-deferred retirement accounts, like a 401(k), 403(b), or traditional IRA. They're called required minimum

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is a dividend stock with an ultra-high 5.5% yield. The dividend has been increased annually for decades. And the business generates reliable income from sticky telecommunications

Few announcements put investors on the edge of their seats quite like interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings occur about every six weeks and

One of the key market drivers for cryptocurrencies is interest rates. All things being equal, when they're on the way down, investors get more excited about digital coins and tokens. Conversely

A well-received presentation at a key industry conference and an analyst's price target bump made Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE) a popular stock on Wednesday. Shares of the photonics company rose