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It's tax season, and many Americans are in for a surprise this year. The average tax refund is up 10.6%, according to early filing data, so most people will be getting more money back when they file

After a remarkable run fueled by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has emerged as one of the most closely watched software companies in the market. Its

The past couple of weeks have served as a reminder to investors that stocks don't move up in a straight line. As of the closing bell on March 13, the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) have a lot in common. Both sit in the top five cryptocurrencies by market cap. They're also native to two popular smart-contract blockchains, which means

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) supplies the world's best graphics processing units (GPUs) for the data center, which are the primary chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) development. The company has an

What's the best-performing sector so far in 2026? The answer probably won't be a shocker: It's the energy sector. Skyrocketing oil prices have propelled many energy stocks into the stratosphere.

Buying small-cap stocks over the past few years has not been a winning proposition. Investors have poured into large-cap tech stocks, especially ones with the greatest expected upside from

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has dropped 3% from its high in 2026 over concerns about elevated valuations and economic headwinds created by President Trump's tariffs. Last year, the U.S. economy

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have slipped recently, giving up some of their momentum after three incredible years. These stocks had led indexes higher as investors favored them for their

Although earnings season is chock-full of important data for investors to digest, an argument can be made that the quarterly filing of Form 13Fs is equally important. A 13F provides investors with a

Three years into this bull market run, the S&P 500 is still hovering close to new highs. But some top stocks have sold off recently, offering the chance to buy them at attractive valuations. These

Fintech trading platforms are in a battle of convenience.

The more someone can control their financial life on one app, the more likely they are to use and stick with that platform.

Two companies in

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