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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) was an earlier winner in artificial intelligence (AI) thanks to its partnership with OpenAI. But lately, investors have been moving away from the enterprise software giant

Streaming giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has one of the most followed earnings releases. It gets more-than-average attention because Netflix reports early in each earnings cycle, but it also gets

Many working Americans have a plan that could cause them to lose some of their future Social Security benefits. That plan has to do with working while collecting Social Security retirement checks.

I won't keep you in suspense. The average Social Security benefit for a retired worker in 1984 was $444.85.

The average 1984 retired worker's benefit of $444.85 is equivalent to about $1,332

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has climbed higher for six consecutive weeks, and the benchmark index reached a new record high on Friday, Oct. 18. That upside comes from excitement about artificial

Vaccine maker Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) has had a rollercoaster of a year. In May, the company's shares soared after it announced a lucrative agreement with biotech giant Sanofi. It's been mostly

It's official: Social Security benefits will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, the smallest percent increase in payments since 2021. That means the average retired worker will

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down Airbnb's (NASDAQ: ABNB) business strategy, risks, growth opportunity, and valuation. Is it a buy? Check out the video to see his

A buoyant stock market that keeps reaching new heights is making it tougher to find high-yield dividend payers. The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high on Oct 18. At recent prices, the average

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has been through an interesting 2024. It started the year as one of the hottest stocks to own, tripling its share price in less than three months. Then, it slowly

Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) came in at just 2.5% -- the lowest COLA since 2021. This is no surprise to those who have watched inflation steadily cool throughout the year

Buying an S&P 500 index fund is an excellent way to achieve diversification and bet on the growth of the U.S. economy. However, some investors may prefer to mix in individual stocks and

Of the Magnificent Seven stocks, you might be surprised to know that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has actually had the lowest returns over the past five years.

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Something very interesting is happening in the world of cryptocurrency right now. Popular meme coin Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is up more than 30% over the past 30 days and has almost caught up with

Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) is up over 41% year to date, crushing the performance of the S&P 500 and the broader energy sector. The run-up in the stock price has taken the energy company's shares to

Visa (NYSE: V), the largest payments company in the world with a market capitalization of $564 billion, has paid a quarterly dividend since going public in 2008. Moreover, Visa management has a

At this point of the year, a lot of people are counting down to Halloween and starting to firm up plans for Thanksgiving. Year-end financial planning may not quite be on your radar.

But that doesn't

The healthcare sector isn't the first place income investors turn to find high dividend yields. Of the 11 S&P 500 sectors ranked based on average dividend yield, healthcare comes in eighth.

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Shares of Costco (NASDAQ: COST) are up 54% over the last 12 months, but most of that return was driven by an increase in the price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple that Wall Street is willing to pay for

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is the world's biggest cryptocurrency. Its market capitalization of $1.3 trillion accounts for more than half of the market cap of the entire crypto market, which currently

In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

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Last week, Wall Street kicked off earnings season. This marks a roughly six-week stretch where most S&P 500 companies will lift their proverbial hoods and report their quarterly operating results

In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting the semiconductor market after ASML Holdings' (NASDAQ: ASML) earnings caused various stocks to drop. To learn more, check out the short video,

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) managed to surprise many investors again last week. News came out that it will partner with Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) to explore the development of nuclear energy production in

Arguably no money manager is more closely followed on Wall Street than Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. Aside from being an open book and willingly sharing the