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This has been a year investors won't soon forget. During a one-week stretch from the closing bell on April 2 to April 9, the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) endured its fifth-steepest two-day

The current artificial intelligence (AI) boom has been the biggest driver of the stock market's gains over the past couple of years, and two companies that have seen phenomenal gains from AI are

For most retirees, Social Security is an indispensable income source. Although the average retired-worker benefit is fairly modest, tallying just over $2,000 for the first time in the program's

Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) is developing innovative technology that could have huge implications.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 8, 2025. The video was published on July

Investors cannot deny that many high-profile stocks, and the market in general, are again on the rise. Amid stock gains, several companies have made plans to launch IPOs, and indexes such as the S&P

This year has been a wild ride for investors. After notching a new all-time high in mid-February, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) promptly slumped 19% on fears tariffs imposed by the Trump

The technology sector can be a very profitable industry. Many tech companies generate reliable recurring revenues by selling their software to customers on a subscription basis. Others benefit from

For about a year now, semiconductor powerhouse Nvidia and cloud computing giant Microsoft have been trading places for the most valuable company in the world. But as Nvidia inches closer to the

Shares in Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) slumped by 22.2% in the first half of 2025, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That figure may surprise investors, not least

The S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) dividend yield is approaching record lows at around 1.2%. However, that doesn't mean passive income seekers are out of luck. Several high-quality companies currently

Quantum computing has been turning heads in the investment world, much like artificial intelligence (AI) has done and continues to do. The reason? Both of these areas could be game changing for

This year has been a wild ride for the stock market. After sinking by nearly 20% between February and April, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has since soared by just around 26% from its low point --

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) has an enticing 14%+ dividend yield backed by a dividend that was just increased. Some on Wall Street believe that the safest dividends are those that have just

Semiconductor (chip) manufacturing giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) recently joined the elite trillion-dollar club, becoming one of only 10 companies with a market cap of over $1

Shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have significantly outperformed the broader market, soaring 200% over the last five years. This roughly doubles the S&P 500's return over the same period

Shares in United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), more commonly known as UPS, declined by 20% in the first half of 2025, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The decline comes as

Shares of space flight company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) soared 40.4% in the first half of 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. A fast-growing company in the exciting space

Beginning the new year on the heels of a 19.1% gain in 2024, The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) raced considerably higher in January, and the momentum not only extended but also ramped up higher over

Since its initial public offering (IPO) last month, Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) stock has skyrocketed 140% as excitement builds around the possibility that stablecoins could see widespread

Shares of Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS) soared by 83.5% in the first half of 2025, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The move stems from the announcement that

As far as megatrends are concerned, artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest theme fueling excitement in the technology sector right now. For the most part, the rise in AI has been largely

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) faces a series of unprecedented challenges, from leadership crises to federal investigations, leading to a significant stock decline. Is this the end of its dominance?

The S&P 500 is trading at around record levels, and so too are many stocks. But that doesn't mean that valuations can't continue to go higher. Companies are continuing to post strong results. As

Shares of Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) nearly doubled in the first half of 2025, rising 99.7% through June 30, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Nebius is a "new" version of an

A stablecoin is a pretty simple idea. It uses a blockchain ledger, like any cryptocurrency, to represent the real-time value of a specific asset. In most cases, stablecoins are tied to a fiat