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The latest inflation data wasn't what the market wanted to see. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.5% month over month in January, and 3% year over year. That was higher than expected -- the

At first glance, it may not look like a great time to find "cheap stocks." The S&P 500 is close to all-time highs, and some of the more prominent consumer stocks are the reason for its performance.

For more than two years, optimists have firmly held the reins on Wall Street. Since 2022 came to a close, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), widely followed S&P 500

Tesla (NASDAQ: TTD) and The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TSLA) generated monster shareholder returns of 555% and 163%, respectively, over the past five years. And certain Wall Street analysts think that

Shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) have delivered explosive returns to investors since bottoming out in 2022, and the stock continues to hit new highs. The stock surged recently after the

For a majority of retirees, Social Security is more than just a monthly check. It represents a financial backstop for aging Americans who can no longer provide for themselves.

Based on data from the

A lot of people I know are super eager to retire. And unfortunately for them, they still have a good number of years to go before they'll be able to stop working for good.

But retirement doesn't

After a period of heavy inflation left quick-service restaurant prices elevated, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has decided to lean into value meals. In fact, on its recent fourth-quarter earnings call, the

Robotics is something that is transforming many industries -- and one of the biggest winners is the area of healthcare. Using robots in minimally invasive surgeries has been shown to decrease

Dividend investors are often looking for income to replace a salary in retirement. Buying companies that pay dividends monthly is a great solution, as monthly dividends are as close to a paycheck as

The S&P 500 is in the midst of a market rally that has persisted for more than two years and continues to defy detractors. A solid economic outlook, growing corporate profits, and the vast potential

For the last two years, technology stocks have been rocking thanks to an overwhelmingly bullish narrative surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Among AI's biggest winners have been software

Most Americans 73 and older won't have to worry too much about required minimum distributions (RMDs) again for a while. They have nearly 11 months left to take their 2025 distribution. But those who

In this video, our panel of experts delves into the implications of tariffs on the stock market. They share insights on how to spot potential investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like

Tax season is upon us once again, and while many Americans can look forward to a refund in the coming weeks, that's not the case for everyone. After completing their tax returns, some will find they

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has essentially owned the data center computing market, which is a huge deal, considering the hundreds of billions of dollars being spent on artificial intelligence (AI)

It's no secret that retirement planning is difficult, especially as costs continue to rise. Healthcare expenses alone could cost the average 65-year-old around $165,000 out of pocket, according to a

Tariffs and their impact on financial markets are the talk of the town right now, and it's no surprise why, given the new administration's intense interest in using tariffs as a tool of trade

Quantum computing stocks have surged since Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) said it hit a milestone in the cutting-edge technology. The company's Willow quantum chip performed a standard

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) stock has been in scintillating form on the stock market over the past six months, rising a remarkable 55% as of this writing on the back of solid quarterly reports that

According to the latest estimates, the U.S. population is about 340 million. As of the end of 2024, more than 51.7 million Americans received Social Security retirement benefits, representing over

Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the famed telemedicine specialist that rose to prominence in the early pandemic years, is not performing nearly as well as it once did. Over the past three years, the

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ: ROP) is a diversified technology company that has delivered total returns of roughly 3,740% since 2000. These returns are six times larger than the S&P 500's over the

In today's video, I discuss Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and recent updates affecting the memory giant. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer

Over the course of the past few years, growth stocks have led the charge for the stock market. However, every year presents different challenges, and I think a different set of stocks -- a few that