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Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock recently hit an all-time high after it unveiled Apple Intelligence, its closely watched expansion into the generative artificial intelligence (AI) market. The sprawling

Technology stocks have been powering the market higher in recent years, led by powerful trends such as artificial intelligence (AI). Let's look at three of these tech stocks and discuss the reasons

It's been a whirlwind for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shareholders over the past year or so. Recent developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have been a game changer for the company. The

On Wednesday, June 5, something amazing happened on the U.S. stock market. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) became the first computer "hardware" stock to reach a $3 trillion valuation, largely on the success

With its shares up 23% year to date, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has finally bounced back from its post-pandemic slump. The recovery hinged on streamlining its e-commerce business and pivoting to exciting

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has a dividend yield of around 2.7% today. Income investors and those with a value bias probably won't want to buy its shares, but if you like dividend growth stocks, the

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) isn't the biggest cloud services provider around, but it's one of the fastest-growing right now -- and the company, once most known for database management, is going all-in on

Many factors can affect the size of your Social Security checks, including your birth year, work history, and the age you begin claiming. But your marital status can also affect your benefits, even

While some billionaires would rather avoid the spotlight, Bill Gates is cut from a different cloth. He is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), which he ran for a

The S&P 500 is up an incredible 25% over the past 12 months, but not every stock in the benchmark index has participated in the rally. A handful of terrific healthcare stocks have fallen more than

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has been one of the best-performing restaurant stocks over the last 15 years. While early investors have made a lot of money even off a small investment, newer

Retirement would be impossible for many without monthly Social Security checks, but living off these benefits alone isn't especially comfortable. The average monthly check as of May 2024 is just

Retirees have complained for decades about Social Security's declining buying power, even in the face of above-average cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) the last few years. So many were undoubtedly

One of the main reasons I work hard and try to generate wealth is to be able to pass it on to my loved ones when I'm no longer with them. I know I'm not alone in this sentiment, either. Countless

Developing brand-new drugs is a long and expensive process that doesn't always deliver a positive return on investment. Occasionally, some pharmaceutical companies hit the jackpot and launch

Tech sector analysts have Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) circled on their calendar every year. That's because the tech giant often takes advantage of that event to

Don't look now, but General Motors (NYSE: GM) has quietly had a strong start to 2024 with its stock price jumping over 35% year to date. That compares favorably to its closest competitors Ford Motor

New nicotine products have taken the United States by storm in the last decade. These include e-vapor devices (vapes) and nicotine pouches. Traditional tobacco companies have invested and acquired

Capital One (NYSE: COF) made huge news earlier this year when it announced plans to acquire Discover Financial Services. The deal would make Capital One the largest credit card lender in the U.S

Sometimes you should invest in skyrocketing stocks before they truly go stratospheric. In other cases, you want to buy shares of great companies when they're way too cheap.

It's easy to find both

From its spinoff from eBay in 2015 to April of this year, I was a boring buy-and-hold investor of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) -- I acquired my position in 2015 and then I never bought or sold a

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) stock is down almost 14% from its all-time high, presenting a potential entry point for long-term investors. The question remains: Is now the right time to seize this

Retirement is an exciting achievement, but it's also incredibly expensive. While Social Security and other sources of income can help cover costs, most retirees will need to lean heavily on their

Following the stock picks of billionaire investors can be a good way to find winners in the stock market. After all, these investors achieved their wealth through a successful career of earning

On June 7, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that cybersecurity company CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) will be entering its famous S&P 500 index on June 24. It's an announcement that's captured