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The financial world is full of decisions you need to make: How much should I contribute to my 401(k) at work? (Perhaps contribute as much as you can.) Should I invest in mutual funds or

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has witnessed a tremendous increase in its market value in 2024 thanks to a remarkable surge of 313% in the company's stock price so far this year.

The company

Having nearly quadrupled this year while also joining the S&P 500 index, Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) has no doubt gained a lot of investor attention. However, with the stock trading at a very frothy

One of the best ways to grow your wealth is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These products offer investors exposure to a basket of stocks, at a fraction of the cost it would take to

In early December 2004, Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) was trading at a split-adjusted price of under $4. After the stock climbed following its most recent strong earnings report to over $360, the stock is

Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA) has a solid record of paying dividends. The real estate investment trust (REIT), which is focused on owning apartments in the U.S. Sun Belt region, has

Warren Buffett has attracted a lot of attention this year thanks to some very big high-profile stock sales. The Oracle of Omaha has sold a total of $133 billion worth of equities from Berkshire

Realty Income (NYSE: O) has done a fantastic job of growing shareholder value over the years. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has produced a 14.1% compound annual total return since its

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be one of the biggest driving forces in the stock market. While chipmakers and cloud computing companies have been the biggest early beneficiaries, software

AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) attracts a lot of investing attention for one reason: It has a massive 15% dividend yield. But dividend investors shouldn't run out and buy this stock. It wasn't a

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is having a moment. After starting 2024 off with a bang, the cryptocurrency delivered disappointing performance from March through September. Now, Bitcoin is reaching new

Every decade seems to create a new wave of growth stocks that benefit from the latest trends in the economy. The last 20 years have created tremendous wealth for investors who jumped early on the

When you need some investing ideas, it's always a good idea to consider the moves of people who have proven their expertise. A perfect example is Ray Dalio, a self-made billionaire who got started

The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has risen roughly 33% over the past year, which is a very large increase in a very short period of time. It is hitting all-time highs on a regular basis. It isn't

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is as consistent as they come. The Canadian energy infrastructure giant has paid dividends for nearly 70 years. It currently offers investors a dividend yield approaching 6%.

In October, Wall Street celebrated the two-year anniversary of the current bull market. Since this year began, the mature stock-driven Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P

With shares down by almost 50% year to date, Lucid's (NASDAQ: LCID) stock price plunge shows no signs of ending. The electric vehicle (EV) maker's top-line growth has stalled while losses are

This has been a great year for cryptocurrencies, especially for those at the smaller, more speculative end of the market. Industry-leader Bitcoin is up more than 130%, while the meme token Shiba Inu

Analysts at Goldman Sachs recently published a gloomy 10-year outlook for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). According to their forecast, the index will return just 3% annually through 2034, which is

Can there be too much of a good thing? Absolutely. If you doubt it, buy a few gallons of your favorite flavor of ice cream -- and then eat all of it.

Saving for retirement in a 401(k) plan is a very

Buying best-in-class but expensive-looking stocks with premium valuations is one of the hardest things to do when investing.

It's easy to look at a business trading at three times the market's

Great businesses rarely go on sale. That's especially important to keep in mind as markets test all-time highs. If you want to buy high-quality businesses that can grow rapidly over time, you'll

The cat has been out of the bag for weeks about one major Social Security change coming in 2025. In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the hottest stocks on the market in recent months. Shares have advanced 320% year to date as of Dec. 5 due to enthusiasm surrounding artificial

EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) did one of the worst things that a dividend stock can do: It cut its dividend. In fact, at one point, it completely suspended the dividend in an effort to preserve cash