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Cathie Wood has made a name for herself as an innovation-focused growth investor, and her leadership as the founder and CEO of Ark Invest has led some investors to pay close attention to the equity

When the Social Security Administration announced last year that benefits would be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in 2026, many recipients were happy. After all, last year's COLA

Over the past decade, the global economy has become dominated by powerful technology enterprises that have innovative and disruptive power. Some of these companies have put up phenomenal gains for

Everybody knows that artificial intelligence (AI) requires a lot of data to operate. That's why the recent boom in AI spending has benefited businesses that make data processing chips, data storage

The past year has not been kind to Workday's (NASDAQ: WDAY) share price. The financial and human capital management software company has been one of the poster children for potential artificial

With its price up by 158% over the last five years, and an entire slate of upgrades planned for its network, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is on the cusp of a period that's likely to be quite exciting for its

AI has the potential to be the most impactful technology ever developed. However, it can only reach its vast potential if the world builds out the physical infrastructure needed to support its

Philippe Laffont is one of the best portfolio managers at identifying and investing in major technology trends. His fund company, Coatue Management, invests billions across public and private

As you think about and plan for retirement, you might be daydreaming about relocating to a different region. There are many lists of the best places to live and the best places to retire, and even

Software stocks have had a tough start to the year as investors worry that artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the industry. New AI agents can complete tasks on their own and write code

Investors may be struggling with what to make of tech stocks at the moment, particularly those in the artificial intelligence (AI) sphere. After massive run-ups in many of these stocks, some are now

Although this year's average monthly Social Security retirement benefits payment is $2,071, a handful of retirees are faring far better. They're collecting the maximum monthly payment of $5,181.

For the better part of the last seven years, Wall Street's benchmark indexes have delivered outsize returns. The benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has only three stretches spanning nearly a

If one turns on the news, MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) stock may look more like a sell than a buy. Cartel violence in Mexico or high inflation in Argentina call into question the stability of the

Over the last few years, just a handful of companies have come to dominate the market. Eleven stocks now trade on U.S. exchanges with market caps exceeding $1 trillion, as of this writing. Analysts

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) is growing very quickly right now thanks to Mounjaro and Zepbound, its two GLP-1 drugs, the latter of which is approved for weight loss. Mounjaro's sales rose 99% in 2025, and

The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced a particularly interesting change for Americans 65 and older: a new, temporary tax deduction. Beginning this tax season, individuals age 65+

What's a monster stock? There could be many answers to this question. But in my book, it's a major company that's proven itself over time when it comes to earnings growth, has seen its stock soar --

I recently bought even more shares of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD). That was the latest in a string of buys as I build my position in this top dividend ETF.

Here are two

Healthcare is costly, and as we age, we may need more of it. So it's vital to make good decisions regarding healthcare as we approach and enter retirement. One critical decision is whether to choose

When it comes to financial "success," everybody has a different perspective. However, the $1 million mark has long been a milestone many people strive for as a sign of financial freedom. Whether

State Street Investment Management recently updated its global equities outlook. In the next five years, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is forecast to return 39%, while the S&P Mid-Cap 400 and S&P

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has wowed investors quarter after quarter with explosive revenue growth. This is thanks to the company's expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), a market that analysts say

From a purely statistical standpoint, Wall Street loves President Donald Trump. During his first term in the White House, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), widely followed

This weekend, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) released its full-year financial report, and it contained a final warning from former CEO Warren Buffett, who retired in December.