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Investors' enthusiasm for stock splits is a recent phenomenon and surprising. It's surprising because stocks represent ownership positions in real-world businesses. Dividing ownership into more

Streaming has become the dominant mode of content viewing today, accounting for more than a third of total viewing hours, according to data company Neilsen. The largest players continue to duke it

The benchmark S&P 500 index is up 15% this year already, but most of its gains can be attributed to the performance of a small group of trillion-dollar titans like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple.

In

When most of us think of winning in the stock market, we envision stocks in our portfolios gaining. And that's definitely a huge part of investment success. But over time, another element could

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has returned 174% in 2024, and its market capitalization has increased from $1.2 trillion to $3.3 trillion. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has returned 15% and its

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has emerged as one of the strongest restaurant stocks in recent years. Its success has led to a gain of more than 110-fold over the last 18 years and

With all eyes on the Federal Reserve and earnings season, it's possible investors missed what was, arguably, the most-important data release of the quarter five weeks ago.

On May 15, institutions

I've got a few decades before I can apply for Social Security, but even when I become eligible at 62, I probably won't sign up. As much as I want to start reaping its benefits, my main priority is

It's no secret that over the last three years, top semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) has underperformed both the S&P 500 and the semiconductor industry (as measured by the

If you're shopping around for some new additions to your stock portfolio, borrowing a pick or two from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway isn't a bad idea. He's not called the Oracle of Omaha for

Stocks that split tend to beat the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), according to research from Bank of America. Since 1980, the average company has seen its share price increase 25.4% during the 12 months

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC) is a unique clean energy investment with a generous 4.7% dividend yield. Compare that to the average utility's yield of around 3%, using Utilities Select SPDR ETF

Buying shares of a beaten-down stock that has been struggling for years is a risky proposition to consider. For contrarian investors, the allure is the potential for the stock to turn things around

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) experienced tremendous growth during the pandemic as digital payments exploded in use. However, with increasing competition and shrinking profit margins, investors have been

Imagine yourself in 2014. Back then, there was an up-and-coming chip company called Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), with graphics processors that were popular in video game applications.

Things weren't bad

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been on a wild ride over the past few weeks. It started off the year on a tear and hit a new all-time high of $73,000 in April.

Yet since then, it has struggled to mount

The past three years have been outstanding for investors who put their money into semiconductor stocks, as shown by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index, which clocked outstanding returns of 83%

Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) have much in common, but their differences matter enough to make one stock a buy and the other worth avoiding. Here's a look at both companies and

Look at the news and you will find story after story about artificial intelligence, or AI. It seems likely to change the world and, predictably, Wall Street is a big part of the AI push. That

Investors often act with the intent of never selling. Warren Buffett has often said that his favorite holding period is "forever," and holding some stocks for years or decades has often paid off for

Are you hoping to become a self-made millionaire? It's certainly possible even if you're not a professional artist or athlete. The key for most ordinary people is just investing what you can when

It's been a tough past few months for Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) and, by extension, for shareholders. Although the stock started the year out on a bullish foot, it has fallen steeply from its March

The Nasdaq Composite is up 30% over the last 12 months, kicking off a strong bull market. This market enthusiasm has significance for new investors, because the average duration of a bull market

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a catalyst for any big tech company, and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is no exception. There have been rumors about what Apple will do with respect to AI

Building a portfolio worth $1 million or more may sound like an impossible goal that's reserved only for the wealthiest workers. However, while not everyone will be able to reach millionaire status