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It's summertime, and this is a special time for Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and its domestic theme-parks business. Its gated attractions are open year-round, unlike smaller regional amusement-park

MercadoLibre's (NASDAQ: MELI) stock has rallied 154% over the past five years as the S&P 500 rose 85%. The Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader has impressed investors with its rapid growth

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) grew fast. And it became a high-flying growth stock with market-beating returns. In short, it was a very profitable stock to own for a long time.

However, the company has

Innovation stocks can be incredible wealth escalators. Technological breakthroughs can open up new high-value markets or unlock unique ways to target underserved sectors.

Archer Aviation (NYSE:

Roth IRAs get a lot of attention in the retirement world, and for good reason. First, you can contribute after-tax dollars to the account now and set yourself up for tax-free income during

Tech stocks are hot right now. The S&P 500 is near its all-time high and megacap tech stocks dominate the index. Additionally, the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index is just days away from its

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) tend to offer higher dividend yields. Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is certainly no exception. The healthcare REIT currently has an eye-popping dividend

Every year, the Social Security board of trustees releases a report with important details about the financial situation of this retirement benefits program. This year, Social Security's report card

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) fell out of favor with investors this year, but this is now creating a compelling opportunity for new buyers. The company is navigating a major strategic shift as it enters a

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is not only a massive exchange-traded fund (ETF) -- it's one of the largest investment vehicles in the entire market. Many investors consider the ETF to be

Putting all of your eggs in one basket is a recipe for disaster, as you could be wrong. This has been true for the artificial intelligence (AI) investment theme as well. While you've done fantastic

If you put $10,000 in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock 10 years ago, you would have $2.74 million today -- a life-changing return of over 27,400%. Over that time frame, the company has experienced

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has only risen 4% this year, compared to the S&P 500's 15% gain and the Nasdaq-100's 17% return. The Dow underperformed the other two major indexes

If you're aiming to build a millionaire retirement, you have quite a few options to choose from. However, the 401(k) offers unique benefits that make it a bit easier to reach your goals. In fact

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) has one of the best records of paying dividends in the energy sector. The Canadian pipeline and utility company has paid dividends to its shareholders for nearly seven decades.

The stock market is full of noise, but over the long term, some of the best investments are made by choosing a quality company and holding it over several years, if not decades.

For example, Warren

Cybersecurity stock Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) enjoyed quite the run-up over the past year. Shares were at a 52-week low of $131.59 last August before nearly doubling to a high of $259.61 in February.

The past three years have been tough for China's e-commerce outfit JD.com (NASDAQ: JD). Ditto for shareholders.

Like so many other names in the business, this company and its stock sizzled during

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) vary in size and structure. Some are simple and passive -- mirroring the performance of a broader index like the S&P 500 or Nasdaq Composite. Others are complex and

Investing in tech stocks yielded some magnificent, life-changing returns for investors. And specifically, companies with exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) performed exceptionally well in

As you plan for your retirement -- and we all should be planning for our retirements, even if we're still relatively young -- it's good to incorporate expected Social Security benefits, even if

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is a classic example of a great dividend stock. It's a dividend king, as it has raised its dividend annually for the past 62 years, under all kinds of circumstances. It's one of

Nvidia stock soared to record highs following its 10-for-1 split. Following that increase, it became the stock with the world's largest market cap. Another chip giant, Broadcom, is far from such an

It didn't make a sound. It didn't shake the ground. But after the market closed on Tuesday, one of the biggest stock splits ever took place.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced on March 19

Pullback, shmullback.

Sure, Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) share price has retreated somewhat in recent days. But that doesn't negate the fact that the chip stock has soared 154.9% year to date. Nvidia