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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

Shares of computing company Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) had a super, massive 188.2% gain in the first half of 2024, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That's

It's been a tough past three years for Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) shareholders. The stock is down 42% from its mid-2021 peak and knocking on the door of new multi-year lows. Another round of

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is one of the top growth stocks in the world. With dominant businesses like YouTube and Google Search, the company attracts massive amounts of web traffic and

When it comes to choosing what age to begin taking Social Security, you have plenty of options. You can file as early as age 62, or you can wait a few years and earn larger checks. Delay claiming

The stock market enjoyed a strong first half, with the S&P 500 rallying 14.5%. Given the election uncertainty and growing macroeconomic concerns, it will be hard for the market to repeat that