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It's often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In this case, the market hasn't been too fond of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), with the stock down about 30% from its 52-week high. Softer

Consumers are the heartbeat of the U.S. economy; their spending accounts for over 68% of America's economic output. Following all that money can lead you to some remarkable long-term investment

Do you have some money in your pocket, say $500 (or more), just waiting to be put to work in the market? If you are an income investor that may be a problem, since the raging bull market has left

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has been an investor favorite for years, but it received special attention this year after announcing a 50-for-1 stock split. That's one of the biggest splits

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock is an investor favorite. It's a reliable, market-beating stock, and it pays a dividend, has a self-generating revenue model and plenty of expansion opportunities.

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Let's not bury the lead: Realty Income (NYSE: O) alone probably won't make you a millionaire. But most stocks, alone, won't do that without you having to take on a material amount of risk and

Shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) have poured a grande-size dose of disappointment, down more than 41% from their all-time high nearly three years ago.

The coffeehouse leader has struggled to

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is a fine and worthy company, and it represents an excellent way to get exposure to a relatively high price of oil. At the same time, there's a significant amount of uncertainty

Traditional 401(k)s have been a staple of modern retirement planning for several decades now, and they are still many people's first choice for a savings vehicle. They offer important benefits, like

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) is already a stock that's easy to justify buying. Between the incredible success of Ozempic, tons of demand for its weight loss medicine, and big investments in

Oh, what a difference a few months can make. Five years ago, Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) stock sailed along and the travel market seemed entirely secure.

Then, the COVID-19 pandemic struck

With a market valuation of about $3 billion, DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) is one of the smaller players in the cloud-computing space. It's a good business with plenty of customers, steady revenue

The S&P 500 as a whole is testing new all-time highs, but not all stocks are performing well. Some iconic companies have lost more than 40% of their value since 2024 began.

And now could be the

Marriage has a lasting effect on your finances, for better or for worse. Most people are prepared to pay daily expenses and plan for a future together. But few give much thought to how their

With shares up by over 2,000% over the last 10 years, Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) demonstrates the power of long-term investing. Over that time frame, the stock has faced several macroeconomic crises --

The S&P 500 has been setting one new all-time high after another in 2024, but not every stock has participated during the current bull market.

Over the last few years, big tech stocks have been the

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) is one of the worst-performing, hyped-up stocks in recent memory. The connected fitness provider that sells exercise bikes, treadmills, and workout subscriptions is off 98%

Perhaps no restaurant has made a stronger comeback than Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) over the last decade. After dealing with a huge food safety crisis in 2015, the fast-casual leader is now stronger than

Social Security is an increasingly important piece of many seniors' retirement budgets. In an annual Gallup poll, 60% said Social Security is a major source of income, the highest level in over a

If you invested $10,000 in shares of coffee giant Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) 30 years ago, you would have well over $900,000 today. It's been a great long-term investment, but 2024 has been a

Enthusiasm around artificial intelligence (AI) has played a big role in pushing the markets higher so far this year. Although big tech stocks such as Nvidia and Microsoft have witnessed outsize

Last year, Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway eliminated its stake in Globe Life (NYSE: GL), a stock that had been a part of its portfolio for over two decades. The company faced some

The S&P 500 has remained red hot, achieving gains of nearly 15% through the first six months of 2024. Healthcare stocks have performed well, but not nearly to the same extent -- the Healthcare

There are a lot of things to like about Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC), but that doesn't make it the perfect selection for all investors. In fact, if you are dividend lover, you might find its generous

Amid the stock split talk, investors need to keep Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) in mind. The current price of around $460 per share is well below the nominal prices at which stocks like Broadcom or