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The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is one of the most popular investment funds in the world. There are good reasons for that. Not only is Vanguard the company behind the first-ever index fund

Today's the day (assuming you're reading this on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025). The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to announce a lower federal funds rate at the conclusion of

Over the long run, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has delivered annualized total returns (including dividends) of 10.3% over its lifetime (since 1957), making it a phenomenal tool for compounding

Half a century ago, the idea of a $2 trillion company was unthinkable. Just consider this: In July 1975, the entire U.S. GDP barely cleared $1.7 trillion. Fast-forward to 2025, and the five largest

Things have gone from bad to worse for Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU). Increased competition and changing consumer trends in the United States have triggered a major growth slowdown for the apparel brand

Millions of people look forward to the start of college football each year. Others get excited about the beginning of the holiday season. If you're a retiree, there's another important event you

The year is racing by. September is the final month of the third quarter, which means that another slew of earnings reports will be headed our way soon. It also marks one of the final months before

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has a bright future. The oil and natural gas giant has lots of potential to grow in the coming years, and one big driver of that growth will be its recently closed acquisition of

Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to be a once-in-a-decade opportunity for investors akin to the advent of the internet. The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) provides heavy exposure to

Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) has proven itself to be a winner for both shoppers -- helping them to save money -- and investors -- helping them to make money -- over time. The company is

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is carrying serious momentum right now, and it's showing no signs of slowing. Data center hardware suppliers like Nvidia are experiencing more demand than

The Federal Open Market Committee, the policymaking body of the Federal Reserve, will make a decision concerning interest rates after the conclusion of a two-day meeting on Sept. 17. The Fed will

Investors hunting for "forever" stocks should start with businesses that are difficult to displace. The best candidates pair scale advantages with recurring demand and customer lock-in, allowing

Though artificial intelligence has been the hottest trend on Wall Street, it's far from the only catalyst responsible for sending the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) to new heights. Investor

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is in a league of its own. That's no exaggeration. The chipmaker is the only company on the planet with a market cap of more than $4 trillion.

Will Nvidia grow much larger over

For many older Americans, Social Security plays a huge role in their retirement finances. And without those monthly benefits, many seniors would no doubt struggle to make ends meet.

You may be

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA) isn't widely known unless you're a renter in the South. The real estate investment trust (REIT) owns over 104,000 apartment units in major Sun Belt

Few events are more exciting than quarterly Form 13F filings. Aug. 14 marked the deadline for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management to file their 13F with the

The past few years have been a wild ride for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) investors. After climbing to a new all-time high in mid-December, the electric vehicle (EV) leader suddenly shifted into reverse as

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The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) dipped 0.13% to 6,606.76, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) lost 0.07% to 22,333.96, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI)

If you have $10,000 to invest, a great choice today is NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE). That money would buy you around 135 shares of what is the largest publicly traded utility in the world, according

The market was unimpressed by Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) product rollout on Tuesday.

"Apple's not really innovating," was one analyst's reaction. "We were like, 'meh,'" said another. On Wednesday

Electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD (OTC: BYDDY) isn't an automotive start-up. It's been manufacturing vehicles in China for more than 20 years. Its first new energy vehicle -- a plug-in hybrid -- was

After many years of speculation, the Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Klarna Group (NYSE: KLAR) recently hit the public markets. It priced shares at $40 and raised roughly $1.37 billion in

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), one of the world's leading producers of beers, wines, and spirits, was often considered a reliable long-term investment. However, its stock has tumbled about 37%