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At long last, Europe has a space rocket, the Ariane 6, able to compete with SpaceX and its ubiquitous Falcon 9. The Ariane 6 isn't a reusable rocket, it arrived four years later than it was supposed

If you want to generate passive income from your portfolio, AGNC Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AGNC) is one stock that has likely grabbed your attention with its dividend yield of almost 14%.

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The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving that took place on April 19 was one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year for crypto investors. Three previous halving events in 2012, 2016, and 2020

Language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) had nearly 100 million monthly active users as of the first quarter of 2024. And as a person with a background in linguistics, I believe this statistic

Retirement super-savers are on a path to a secure future, at least according to recent research. If you're hoping to leave the workforce with plenty of money invested to live a life of leisure, you

At first glance, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) looks like a stock to avoid. Shares are trading down 87% from their 2021 peak, for instance, and still within sight of their early 2023 low. The company also

If you're receiving Social Security benefits, July is a very important month for you. This month could play a big role in determining the amount of income you have to spend next year. Here's why

Shares of Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) were sinking after the hydrogen fuel cell producer announced a secondary stock offering to help it raise cash. The downward move in the stock only added to its

Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) stock popped 1% in mid-day trading on July 17, hitting as high as $37.16 per share before ending the day at $34.46. That growth alone isn't particularly noteworthy. However

CrowdStrike's (NASDAQ: CRWD) stock price plunged 11% on Friday, July 19, after an update to its cloud-based cybersecurity platform sparked a global IT outage across banks, airports, hospitals

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks like Tesla and Lucid Group have been skyrocketing, with Tesla up 40% in the last month and Lucid gaining 25% on July 12 alone. However, they are still down significantly

If asked to name a few artificial intelligence (AI) companies, most investors will likely suggest such big tech companies as Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft. While there's nothing wrong with these

ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) is one of the world's most important semiconductor equipment companies. It's the largest producer of lithography systems, which are used to optically etch circuit patterns onto

Shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) were rallying despite a past cyberattack on the company's Change Healthcare business continuing to affect the company's results. But with investors now

It's been a turbulent flight for Boeing (NYSE: BA) investors over the last several years. The aerospace giant has struggled to emerge from pandemic-era disruptions while dealing with ongoing

CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) made headlines around the world on Friday -- but not for a reason the company or its shareholders were happy about. A faulty software update by the cybersecurity

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) saw strong growth in ad-supported memberships when it reported its second-quarter results, although investor reaction to the report was largely muted. Its stock is nonetheless

Two big events are on the way for retirees. In mid-October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Less than a month later, Americans

Are you a successful asset manager who has already amassed more than $1 billion in personal wealth? If not, there are probably a few things you can learn from the small list of folks who have.

Airlines are a tough business. They always have been. It's even tougher if you promise to be a low-cost provider but can't run your business without generating a profit. That is the position Spirit

Many Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are market-cap weighted -- so the most valuable companies in a theme or sector have the highest weighting.

For example, a growth or tech-focused ETF would

While many investors are currently pessimistic regarding the electric vehicle (EV) industry, as sales growth continues to creep along rather than explode higher, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) continues to

If you're looking for a way to invest in the biggest tech companies currently powering the stock market higher, you've likely considered investing in the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ). The

Investors naturally prefer to buy stocks when they're trading at a discount. As veteran investors can attest, though, sometimes you must pay a premium for quality that only becomes evident after a

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) is a company on an upswing. After surviving an extended shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, it began relaunching its ships in 2021, and passengers have