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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) relies on the iPhone for a large percentage of its revenue and profitability.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Oct. 8, 2024. The video was published on Oct. 10

While some investors enjoy the process of investing in individual stocks, it's not for everyone. You may not have time to research each company or can't stand the potential volatility.

However

Semiconductor stocks have delivered so far in 2024 despite bouts of volatility recently, which is evident from the 26% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index. However, the gains have

When you retire, your investment goals are likely to change in a material way, going from building a nest egg to living off of one. For most retirees, income investments, like dividend-paying

For months, there's been speculation about Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). And at long last, seniors have an answer.

On Oct. 10, the Social Security Administration announced

With the stock market ripping, Warren Buffett and his company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) are likely enjoying profits in their $300 billion-plus equities portfolio. But they

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is in full swing, and it's showing no signs of slowing. Just last week, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described the demand for his company's new Blackwell data

British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI), one of the leading global tobacco companies, is well diversified, both geographically and across its product portfolio.

It owns traditional cigarette brands

The steep sell-off Carnival (NYSE: CCL) stock suffered when the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold in early 2020 made sense at the time. After all, even if people had been allowed to travel, most of

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks offer investors great potential for gains thanks to the promise of the technology to revolutionize many areas -- from making companies more efficient to

Over the last century, stocks have stood on a pedestal above all other asset classes. While everything from Treasury bonds and housing to various commodities, including gold, silver, and oil, have

It's been a strong year for the stock market and with the Federal Reserve beginning to cut rates as part of a normalization cycle, the good times are likely to continue. Tech stocks in particular

Nvidia has been the poster child for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution thus far, but there will be other AI winners as well.

Now, Nvidia should continue to lead the AI chip market for a

For more than eight decades, Social Security has served as a financial foundation for a majority of retirees. More than two decades of annual surveys from Gallup have shown that 80% to 90% of

If you are looking for an undervalued high-yield stock, then look no further than Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD), more commonly known as just TD Bank. It has a lofty 5.2% dividend yield, which is

The good news for Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) investors is that the world's second-most-popular cryptocurrency is still up a modest 6% for the year. The bad news, though, is that the price of Ethereum is

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry, and that's certainly the case with the clean-energy transition. That's not to say it's not happening, but it's taking place slower than many had

It's no secret that the housing market is struggling. Home sales plunged after the pandemic moderated as mortgage rates soared while home prices remained elevated, essentially freezing out

Cathie Wood is well known for her aggressive investing style. She's poured billions of dollars into electric car manufacturers like Tesla and BYD, cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, and dozens of

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has been a top retail stock to own in recent years. The company has been able to generate fantastic results amid challenging economic conditions, proving to be a

Investing in biotech stocks is a fantastic way to grow your money over time. This is because in the early days of these companies' growth stories, their stock prices often remain accessible -- and

When many people think of making money from stocks, they automatically think of a company's stock price increases. That makes sense; it's straightforward and easy to comprehend: buy a stock for one

Investors are in a buying mood with regard to Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), sending the shares higher by around 30% over the past year. That's right in line with the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), as a

One of the biggest trends since early 2023 has been the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The advancements in that arena are viewed by many as the most important

The energy sector, which had been lagging the major indexes year to date, is up 8% in the last week. There are plenty of ways to invest in the sector, from majors like ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and