Blog

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive technology stocks higher, a trend that hasn't let up much since early 2023.

But this is not a case of hype with little substance; the top AI stocks

The healthcare industry has been a remarkable place for investors to build significant portfolio returns through the years. Companies that are providing life-saving medicines, devices, and other

Social Security recipients and some pension recipients are eligible for one cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) annually. The Social Security Administration (SSA) turns to the Consumer Price Index for

QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) stock got hit with a massive pullback over the last week of trading. The company's share price ended this Friday's session down 31% from the previous week's market close.

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) stock has been soaring. Shares of the U.S.-based rare earth materials and magnets company rose a whopping 308% from the end of 2024 through Aug. 1, 2025.

As is usually the

The past three years have been fantastic for growth stocks. Names like Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, and Arista Networks haven't just led the way. They've blazed a trail, logging enormous

Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) is on a roll as it prepares to launch a major new title that could bolster its growth prospects. It reported solid financial results for fiscal 2025 ending in

XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) price has spent most of 2025 tiptoeing around the $3 mark, flirting with investors' imaginations but never quite breaking free of gravity. A tripling of its value sounds easy

After disappointing performance following its initial public offering in 2021, Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) rewarded investors' patience with the stock rocketing higher. At the time of writing, the stock

If you are looking to buy some dividend stocks right now, you'll want to get to know Realty Income (NYSE: O), PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), and Medtronic (NYSE: MDT). All three are reliable dividend payers

Google Search parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is the cheapest stock in the Magnificent Seven, and you might scratch your head about why when looking at its financials. Last quarter

The market has rebounded impressively after a rough few months at the start of the year. Over the last three months, through July 29, the S&P 500 index has gained 14.6%.

However, Coca-Cola's (NYSE:

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) had a relatively quiet first half of the year. The master limited partnership (MLP) didn't make an acquisition or approve a major growth project. That's likely why its

One common piece of investing advice suggests only investing money you won't need in the next five to 10 years. The same principle applies when saving money in defined contribution plans, such as a

Every now and then, a new technology meets its moment. That's arguably happening with quantum computing.

Over the last three months, several quantum computing stocks have skyrocketed. IonQ's share

Bob Dylan was 23 years old when he wrote "The Times They Are a-Changin'." Social Security was probably the last thing on his mind. Today, though, Dylan is 84. He has been eligible to receive Social

Don't forget dividends: That's good advice for a new or seasoned investor. Dividends can significantly boost the total returns of the stocks you buy. And they can provide income when needed.

It seems like every investor already knows about semiconductor company Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) these days, especially given the fact that this artificial intelligence (AI) stock is up 866% over the

According to Luminate, a research company for the entertainment industry, 65% of all global audio music streams happen on Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), making it the largest platform of its kind. Its

As the market hovers near its all-time highs, investors might be wary of buying more stocks. The S&P 500 looks historically expensive at 30 times earnings, unpredictable tariffs are disrupting

I'll be honest. A few years back I thought that the rising streaming wars would take the wind out of Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) sails. I could not have been more wrong. The stock has gained 33% year

If you're like most people, you may be investing brick by brick, a little at a time. You may have a nice round number, say $1,000 in cash, and want to add the next brick to your portfolio.

Where do

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) bull market is still intact, and the index has historically moved higher in August, returning an average of 0.6% during the month since 1928, according to Yardeni

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have declined 25% year to date as the electric carmaker has struggled with weak demand amid growing competition and consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk's politics

The video game industry has seen slower growth over the past few years, but this only makes Roblox's (NYSE: RBLX) performance stand out. The company's user-generated content strategy and social