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Oil tycoon J.D. Rockefeller, who became the first billionaire in 1916, once said that the one thing that gave him pleasure was to see his dividends come in. While we can debate how well-rounded that

One of my favorite retirement accounts is a Roth IRA because of its unique tax benefits. Unlike a 401(k) or traditional IRA, you contribute after-tax money into a Roth IRA and then take tax-free

AI data centers consume an enormous amount of electricity to run the specialized chips this technology requires and the cooling systems needed to keep them from overheating. AI data centers in the

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock has been one of the tech industry's biggest winners over the last year. The company's share price saw dramatic bullish momentum in the second half of 2025, and

Among S&P 500 stocks, there are few, if any, that are considered a buy by 100% of the Wall Street analysts who cover them. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find even one.

FactSet Research, a

Software-as-a-service stocks sold off last week, apparently in reaction to Anthropic launching a preview of its new Cowork feature. Cowork essentially takes Claude Code, Anthropic's red-hot AI

It's usually not difficult to find a stock you like well enough to buy when you know you can sell it if things turn ugly. Finding a name with long-term growth potential that you can buy with plans

In what may feel like a role reversal, now is the time for adults to look out for their parents' well-being, as adults over 60 are losing billions to fraud each year. Here's how to prevent scammers

At the start of a new year, investors always wonder about what direction the market will take in the coming months -- and what will drive gains or losses. At the start of 2025, the future of

Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC)(NYSE: BIP) has been a wealth-creating machine since its formation in 2008. The global infrastructure operator has generated a nearly 14% annualized total

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has enjoyed a huge run-up over the past couple of years, with the stock surging 400% since the start of 2025. The satellite company has made inroads with many major

There is an old saying that the first step is the hardest, and that is certainly true when it comes to investing. Like many people, you may be looking for the best moment to invest; after all, no

Management consultant Gartner forecasts AI spending to reach nearly $1.5 trillion in 2025, rising to more than $2 trillion in 2026. This growth is expected to be driven by greater AI integration in

If you buy the native coin of major blockchain expecting to then own a slice of the chain's economic activity or governance rights, much like what you get when you buy a stock, you're probably going

The automotive industry has been quite a bumpy ride in 2025. The industry dealt with a rapidly evolving transition to electric vehicles (EVs) that was partially derailed by changing trade policy

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has seen success that few companies could dream of. It's at the center of one of the most important technological revolutions humankind has ever experienced, and it holds an

TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) stock defied pressures facing the broader retail industry and posted market-beating gains in 2025. The company's share price rose 27.2% last year, according to data from

Despite volatile trading, Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) stock managed to close out 2025's trading with big gains. The company's share price rose 45.2% in 2025, according to data from S&P Global

Cameco (NYSE: CCJ) is a well-run business. It produces and processes uranium into the fuel that is used by nuclear power plants. And through its 50% acquisition of Westinghouse, it also provides

Today's baby boomers are 61 to 79 years old. As such, many are already retired. Younger boomers, though, may be counting down their final months in the workforce. Some may even be getting ready to

SentinelOne (NYSE: S) stock suffered big sell-offs across 2025's trading. The cybersecurity company's share price declined 32.4% across the stretch, according to data from S&P Global Market Intellig

The expectation of regulation is pretty much the bedrock of all institutional finance. If a crypto project can't swim through regulated waters, which is to say almost everywhere, it doesn't really

The first round of Social Security benefit payments for 2026 went out on Jan. 14. If you have already received your monthly benefit, you may notice it looks a bit different than it did in December.

With Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) priced at less than $400, and Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price near $93,000, it's no wonder some of the Zcash evangelists are trying to get investors to think that buying it

2025 should have been a great year for the publicly traded operators of national theme parks and regional amusement parks. Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) opened the country's first major theme park in more