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After a 15.5% decline in June, shares of wholesale swimming pool products distributor Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL) rose by 21.7% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Why such

Social Security forms a critical part of most seniors' retirement plans, and for some, it's the entire thing. Roughly 12% of men and 15% of women 65 and older rely upon Social Security for at least

AT&T (NYSE: T) is a good dividend stock thanks to its high yield. At 5.9%, it's more than four times the S&P 500 average of 1.4%. For income investors, it can make an ideal investment for the long

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has hit a speed bump. On June 25, 2024, Goldman Sachs released a thought-provoking research report titled "Gen AI: Too Much Spend, Too Little Benefit?"

With 50 consecutive annual dividend increases a company earns the title Dividend King. Nucor (NYSE: NUE) has increased its dividend each year for 51 consecutive years. That alone should make this

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is a behemoth in the tech sector. The company generates tens of billions of dollars in free cash flow every year. It has some incredibly strong assets in

Many investors dream of making millions in the market. Quite often these days, would-be millionaires are basing their wealth-building plans on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

It's easy to see why, of course

AI market darling Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has cooled off, dropping roughly 15% since peaking at a $3.3 trillion market cap just a few weeks ago. Despite the recent stumble, the stock has gained over

Nike (NYSE: NKE) signed sports stars, including basketball icon Michael Jordan, to endorsement deals. And it produced memorable marketing campaigns. This helped boost the company's shoe and apparel

A few short years ago, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) was a red-hot stock as digital payment trends accelerated during the pandemic's height. Its growth was staggering, hopes were high, and so was the

Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) is an interesting bank. Unlike most banks, it hasn't focused on building out a branch network. It has instead built out a credit card business.

This is a very

Million-dollar 401(k) accounts are pretty rare, for the record. There's usually just not enough time -- nor income -- to reach that mark.

It's not entirely unheard of, however, for a 401(k)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is one of the three major performance-tracking indexes in the U.S. stock market, alongside the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. Unlike its two peers

There's no denying that Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) has been a crypto market laggard through the first half of 2024. Of all the cryptocurrencies ranked in the top 10 by market cap, Cardano is the only one

Not long after ChatGPT was released, pundits began warning people that an AI bubble was forming.

Stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) were skyrocketing as tech CEOs and luminaries said that generative

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is North America's largest energy infrastructure operator. The Canadian pipeline and utility company transports 30% of the oil produced in North America and 20% of the gas

When most people talk about preparing for retirement, the focus is on money -- how much they need, how much they can afford to save, where to put it, and so on. This is understandable. Retirement

Summer is here, and wherever you're spending this season, you might want to grow your portfolio as you go. The best way to build a portfolio that stands the test of time is to steadily invest your

How much does Warren Buffett like dividends? We shouldn't draw any conclusions from the fact that Berkshire Hathaway doesn't pay a dividend. The correct answer to the question is that Buffett

The cryptocurrency market is growing up in many ways. Right now, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is rebuilding the sector dominance it lost in two sharp drops several years ago. Does that mean it's high time

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) shares are down over 20% after the company disappointed in its second-quarter results last week. The troubles hitting Ford shares are part of an inherent problem facing

There are many roads to wealth, but the 401(k) might be the road most traveled for everyday people. According to estimates by Fidelity Investments, approximately 485,000 of its over 23 million total

Industry insiders often have perspectives that are invaluable for investors to learn. In that vein, AstraZeneca's (NASDAQ: AZN) CEO, Pascal Soriot, recently made some interesting remarks during the

Large-cap growth stocks have begun retreating in the latter half of the year, influenced by expected interest rate cuts and valuation concerns. Investors should pay close attention to these

I'm on a mission to build my passive income streams to the point where they can cover my recurring expenses. Doing so would give me a lot more financial freedom. I would no longer feel the pressure