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If a company pays a dividend long enough, it becomes part of its identity. That's the case with healthcare standout Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), which has paid and raised its shareholder dividend

Bank stocks are an appealing option for many investors because they tend to offer appealing dividends as well as solid long-term returns. I say "tend to offer" because not all bank stocks are

Back in June, e.l.f. Beauty's (NYSE: ELF) stock closed at its record high of $218 per share. That marked a 1,353% gain from its IPO price of $15 in less than eight years. Instead of chasing

Bargains can be harder to come by when the stock market is up big on the year. But there are plenty of opportunities if you know where to look.

Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL)

Though shares of Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) are down 3% in 2024, a closer look at the recent stock price action suggests that they are back in the good books of investors.

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Because it's viewed as a bellwether of how the overall stock market is doing, the S&P 500 is closely watched by investors. Unsurprisingly, many exchange-traded funds (ETF) track the performance of

Given its huge size, with trailing-12-month revenue of $84 billion and 1,746 stores scattered across the U.S., Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) is a well-known business. It recently reported a financial update

The highest-flying digital assets certainly receive a lot of attention from investors. For those who aren't ready to fully jump in, owning a business like Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) might be an idea

Given that Social Security is at risk of cutting benefits in about a decade's time, it's more important than ever to try to set yourself up with a nice nest egg for retirement. And if you're in your

One of the most important aspects of the S&P 500 index is the way it is weighted. While its market-cap weighting approach was an improvement over the way the Dow Jones Industrial Average was

When it comes to stocks where investors appear to have taken an interest too late, most will probably think of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). The stock has surged higher by more than 950% since late 2022

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can make it easy for you to build multiple streams of passive income. Choose wisely, and you could set yourself up to earn excellent long-term returns boosted by

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Social Security has been one of the country's most crucial social programs since it was implemented decades ago. In July, close to 54 million people

Did you know that September is generally a lousy month for the stock market? Individual investors and hedge fund managers tend to take profits they've gained over the summer or sell off any losers

This has turned out to be a terrible year for Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) investors so far, as shares of the chipmaker have crashed 60% in 2024, and the stock's decline was exacerbated by its

Investing in the stock market is a wonderful way to build long-term wealth. But while you might think you need huge sums of capital, that's simply not true. Even relatively modest amounts of money

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) had a slow start to the year, with its shares down 12% at the beginning of May. Dwindling product sales, poor market conditions, and an uncertain position in the budding

Stocks have produced some extremely strong returns during the current bull market. Since the S&P 500 reached a relative low in October 2022, the index has gone on to produce a total return of about

The stock market's performance has become more bifurcated this year. While high-flying tech stocks have driven the S&P 500 index to new highs, consumer spending headwinds have weighed on the

Ark Investment Management operates several private funds as well as multiple public exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in innovative technology stocks. Last year, Ark CEO Cathie Wood said

Goldman Sachs co-led The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) initial public offering in 1957, when the entertainment giant landed on the New York Stock Exchange at $13.88 per share. Disney's stock has

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When it comes to cruise companies, Carnival and Royal Caribbean tend to grab most of the attention. Since these two companies account for the majority of the passenger count and revenue in this

Looking for income? Veteran investors know that dividend stocks offer something bonds just can't. That's income growth that at least keeps pace with inflation. And given enough time, most of these

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has been a top growth stock in the restaurant industry for years. Its rapid growth has made it a top investment to own, with shares rising by 300% over the course