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Surprising news has just come out of Omaha, Nebraska. Warren Buffett sold half of Berkshire Hathaway's monster stake in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), adding tens of billions of dollars to the company's cash

Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) has been one of the biggest disruptors of the mobile era. The company has transformed the hotel and accommodations industry, essentially inventing a new category of short-term

It's normal for investors to feel a bit depressed after seeing their portfolio's value go down, like during the sell-off on Aug. 5. But there's a lot to be done about feeling better and being better

Although the company reported strong second-quarter results and raised its guidance, shares of Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) slipped immediately after its earnings announcement. Nonetheless, the

Once you decide to invest in stocks, there are different paths you can take, depending on your time horizon, risk tolerance, and return expectations. One of those decisions involves investing in

Filing for Social Security is one of the biggest decisions of your life, as it can directly affect the monthly and lifetime retirement income you receive. You work hard to pay into the Social

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple blockchain, has declined more than 80% from its all-time high in early 2018. The bulls had originally expected XRP to gain more traction as

In 2014, I attended my first Gen Con. It was fantastic -- and fortuitous.

The "largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America," Gen Con has been held in the city of

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) built its massive business around providing users with useful search results. Its search engine is so critical for businesses to succeed that companies often

Electric vehicles (EVs) are poised to revolutionize travel. Yet, like any trailblazing technology, EV batteries have a way to go before widespread adoption is commonplace.

QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) is

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) experienced incredible share-price gains over the past year. Last August, the stock was at a 52-week low of $274.38, but in July of this

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a scorching-hot buy over the past couple of years, largely due to the key role it plays in artificial intelligence (AI). The company's AI chips are crucial for

The stock market is always going to experience occasional dips, but stocks of profitable and growing companies are always going to be a relatively safe course to build lasting wealth. Here are two

The Nasdaq Composite dropped into correction territory last week. Investors never like to see stocks go down, but dips and corrections are inevitable, as are crashes and bear markets. If you're in

Shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) can't seem to get out of a rut. The stock is sinking, and while it hits new lows, investors remain hesitant on investing in the business despite its strong brand.

As the casino and hospitality industry bounces back from the challenges of the pandemic, MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) continues to prove its strength. Record first-quarter earnings and

Those of us who are approaching or entering retirement are likely thinking harder than ever about income. Social Security is great, but as of June, the average monthly retirement benefit was just

The U.S. stock market has been very volatile in the past decade and has been influenced by factors such as economic releases, geopolitical tensions, and technological advancements. With the market

One of the biggest decisions you'll make in retirement is when to claim Social Security. Claiming early gives you more years to collect a monthly benefit. Waiting until later means you'll eventually

Investing is done well when it's viewed as a long-term game. Moreover, instead of looking at stocks like they're lines on a screen, investors need to realize that these represent actual businesses.

Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) is gearing up for its next act. With new products in development and an entire global market to penetrate with its robotic surgical systems, the current moment

Investors waiting for a pullback in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock may believe the opportunity has arrived. The stock has pulled back since peaking at just above $140 per share in June. Investors

There are all sorts of short-lived trends that make some companies money but turn out to be fads that aren't worth investors' hard-earned money, at least not those with a long-term mindset

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) recently reported impressive second-quarter results. The oil company posted robust oil and gas production in the period and expectations-beating earnings in its

The recent turndown in the crypto market has been jarring, to say the least. In a 24-hour period, the crypto market saw $367 billion in value wiped away. During that time period, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: