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Long-time Fool.com contributors Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe typically discuss tried-and-true businesses that are on the lower end of the risk spectrum, but not today. In this video, Frankel talks

For better or worse, there's no shortage of Social Security changes every year. That's just the nature of the program, and it has been since it was created decades ago. October, in particular, is a

With shares returning just 72% over the past 10 years (including reinvested dividends), General Motors (NYSE: GM) has dramatically underperformed the S&P 500, which returned almost 250% over the

The art of exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing often revolves around simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Many investors find success with a straightforward two-fund portfolio, combining broad market

As companies found new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), their valuations soared in recent years. There are seven companies right now with valuations of around $1 trillion or higher.

Should investors follow the advice of big names on Wall Street? One challenge in doing so is that sometimes analysts have very different takes. Fortunately, there's some agreement on other

If you love the outdoors, Washington might have already snuck its way onto your bucket list. Maybe it's the Cascade Mountains or national parks that caught your eye, or perhaps it's the thrill of

While most of telecom-giant AT&T's (NYSE: T) revenue comes from its wireless service, the company is growing its fiber internet business. It has the benefit of already having some infrastructure in

A top healthcare stock to own over the years has been DexCom (NASDAQ: DXCM). The company makes continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) that help diabetics track their glucose levels. CGMs are necessary

I'm working extremely hard to build up savings for retirement. I know that I can't plan to cover my bills on Social Security alone. And I also know that I don't want to have to worry about money in

Social Security is arguably the most far-reaching and consequential social program ever created. In 2024, 68 million Americans are expected to receive Social Security benefits.

More than one-third

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owns one of the world's most closely watched investment portfolios. It holds approximately 45 stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) representing a broad range

Semiconductor companies have soaked up most of the value created by artificial intelligence (AI) so far. Nvidia, for example, has added a whopping $2.7 trillion to its market capitalization since

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) represent two different ways to invest in the booming artificial intelligence (AI) market. Nvidia is the world's leading producer of high-end GPUs

If you're interested in investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), you'll want to put Vanguard's family of funds high on the list to consider. Vanguard is known for its low-cost funds. Over time

2024 has not been kind to Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shareholders. While the S&P 500 has risen by 21%, the electric vehicle (EV) leader's stock has been on a roller-coaster ride that has left it more or

Shares of Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK) shot 364% higher on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The market was reacting to surprisingly positive news regarding the clinical-stage drugmaker's lead candidate

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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The old saying "the higher the risk, the higher the reward" can be true. It certainly seems to be the case for some big-time dividend stocks. Several currently offer monster yields:

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Dollar General (NYSE: DG) targets its merchandise to appeal to lower-income customers. There are benefits to this approach, but there are also negatives. Right now, the negatives are overwhelming

Investing in stocks of strong companies that offer unusually high yields relative to their dividend-paying history can help you populate your portfolio with winners. Here are two dividend stocks

It has been just over a year since British semiconductor company Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) went public, and those who invested in its initial public offering (IPO) are now sitting on gains of 121%.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has advanced 19% this year, and the Magnificent Seven stocks are responsible for nearly half of those gains. But most credit goes to Nvidia, and to a lesser extent Meta

Earlier this year, the S&P 500 confirmed something investors had been eagerly awaiting: the onset of a bull market. The index didn't stop there, though, and continued to reach new record highs. And

For almost 60 years, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been on a pedestal. During that time, he's watched his company grow into a trillion-dollar business, as well