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It's rare for a stock the size of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) to jump 9% on non-earnings news, but that's exactly what happened on Wednesday, and for good reason.

Bloomberg reported that the

The share price for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) dropped below $1,000 on May 28 and hasn't returned to that level since. Still, at roughly $950 per share as of this writing, investors may be

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become more than a technology initiative at UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). It's increasingly becoming a business strategy.

The company plans to invest $3 billion in

Shares of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ALNY) have dropped 24% so far this year (through June 30). The biotech company is still a darling of Wall Street analysts, with 14 of 29 analysts following

The wild stock moves driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) and space economy boom have shaken up the constituents of the Nasdaq-100 index. The index holds the 100 largest non-financial stocks

Given how confusing Medicare can be, getting signed up can feel like taking a master's class in healthcare coverage. Figuring out what's covered, what's not, and how much you'll need to pay out of

You know in the back of your mind that you'll have to pay taxes on at least some of your retirement income, but it's one thing to know this and another to actually watch Uncle Sam take thousands of

Shares of Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) stock jumped 12% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The digital insurance start-up gave shareholders some good news about its

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is a candidate for stock of the year halfway through 2026. Its shares are trading up about 309% so far in 2026, making it the second-best performing stock in the S&P

Social Security is in trouble. That doesn't mean benefits will end, because there will always be revenue coming into the program to pay retirees some of what they are owed. But the revenue isn't

Banks have rallied during the past few months, lifting the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index, which tracks the largest U.S. bank stocks, more than 12% so far this year.

But there is one often overlooked sector

Because Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is getting completely hammered right now, with its price 52% off its peak from last October (as of June 29), it's extremely easy for the market to be bearish and claim

While artificial intelligence (AI) has been Wall Street's primary catalyst for years, it's not the only trend responsible for lifting the tide. Investors' excitement over high-profile stock splits

Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX) delivered one of history's biggest stock market events just recently: the largest initial public offering ever. SpaceX, raising $75 billion in the

Globally, perpetual futures are one of the most popular ways to speculate on the future prices of cryptocurrencies. But until recently, U.S-based customers had almost no way to get involved. That

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), commonly regarded as the best benchmark for the entire U.S. stock market, advanced 15% in Q1 2026 despite economic uncertainty created by the Iran conflict. That was

Chevron's (NYSE: CVX) sizzling momentum from earlier this year has unquestionably evaporated. Although oil prices remain elevated, the giant energy stock has plunged by nearly 20% from its late

Planning for retirement can be complicated. You must understand what sources of income you'll have, how much money each income source will provide, and how much money you realistically need to live

If you're collecting Social Security, you may be rooting for a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027. After all, a bigger COLA means a more robust monthly check.

But while a more generous

It's shaping up to be another sensational year for equities. In early June, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC)

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) both have been winners for investors in recent years. The companies have strong track records of earnings growth, a loyal customer base, and strong

Merger mania continues unabated among regional banks. Currently at its highest level in seven years, merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction volume among banks reached $15.1 billion in the first

A heavily hyped initial public offering (IPO). An impressive post-IPO pop. A subsequent pullback. Investors have seen this story play out before. And they're seeing it again with Space Exploration

Finding good dividend stocks isn't too tall a task. Finding dividend stocks you can feel good about buying and holding forever, however, is a different story. The world is constantly changing

Even in what appears to be a frothy market environment, investors can find beaten-down stocks to analyze. For instance, shares in this apparel company recently traded at a gut-wrenching 78% off