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How Much Longer Will Apple Underperform the Nasdaq Composite?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long been king of the stock market. It is Warren-Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway's largest public equity holding. And until recently, it was the most valuable company in the
These 4 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend
For those who want to enjoy retirement, there are two primary goals. First, you must protect your money. Second, you want to create passive income that helps pay your living expenses without selling
A Lifetime of Passive Income Is Hiding in Plain Sight
As we approach and enter retirement, we will need a lot of income, which is why it's important to be saving and investing for retirement to build a sufficiently big nest egg. The best kind of
Is Now the Time to Buy T-Mobile Stock?
Telecom giant T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) has seen its stock price rise over recent months. Shares hit a 52-week high of $165.95 on Jan. 19, and remain near that high at the time of this writing.
Meet the Only "Magnificent Seven" Stock That Is Cheaper Than the S&P 500
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio is arguably the most popular financial metric because it shows the price of a stock relative to its trailing-12-month earnings. It's straightforward, though
Rising to the Challenge: This Aspiring "Magnificent Seven" Stock Is One to Watch in 2024
The "Magnificent Seven" stocks have been leading the stock market higher over the last couple of years. Without them -- and the ongoing frenzy for artificial intelligence (AI) investments -- Wall
Married or Divorced While Taking Social Security? Here's How It Will Affect Your Benefits.
Social Security benefits are a substantial source of income for many older adults. Among those age 65 and older, 37% of men and 42% of women rely on their checks for at least half of their income
If I Were You, I'd Buy These 2 Stocks Before They Skyrocket
The stock market has been kind to growth-hunting investors recently. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) market index has gained more than 32% over the last 12 months, thanks to an
3 Biotech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 10 Years
The biotech industry can be risky and volatile, but there are advantages to investing in companies in this field. Many of them develop lifesaving drugs, the kinds we'll need until we can completely
This Streaming Stock Is Down 30% in a Week: Time to Buy? Or Run Away?
Shares of streaming standout Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) were cruising in 2024 but lost control and spun out when fourth-quarter earnings came out on Feb. 15. The stock price has fallen roughly 32% since
Is New York Community Bancorp the Best Dividend Stock for You?
Regional banks were hammered in early 2023, thanks to troubles at a small number of banks. New York Community Bancorp (NYSE: NYCB) was actually one of the better performers through that difficult
5 Reasons to Buy Amazon Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
After examining many stocks in today's market, I've concluded that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is one of the best buys available. Even though it's had a strong 2024, up 11%, I still think there is room
Is Tesla Stock a Buy in 2024?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock had a great run in 2023, more than doubling in price from $118 to 248.
But since the start of 2024, the stock price has slumped by around 20%. So is now a good time to
Is This the Biggest Bear Case for Home Depot Stock?
Last fiscal year (ended Jan. 28), Home Depot (NYSE: HD) posted revenue of $152.7 billion and net income of $15.1 billion. Both of these key figures were significantly higher than they were just five
Alibaba's Cainiao Is on Its Way to Becoming a Logistics Powerhouse
Once a darling among growth investors, Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) has lost its past glory lately as growth has slowed to a historical low. To rekindle the momentum, Alibaba separated its empire into
Ally Financial: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Regional banks have been in the news once again following New York Community Bancorp's disappointing fourth-quarter results. One regional bank stock that has shaken off the news around bank stocks
Will High Homeownership Costs Derail Your Retirement?
There's a reason so many seniors aim to be mortgage-free by the time retirement rolls around. That way, there's one less debt payment hanging over their heads. And also, if you enter retirement
What Does the Capital One-Discover Deal Mean for Visa and Mastercard Investors?
On Feb. 19, Capital One (NYSE: COF) announced it would acquire Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) in an all-stock transaction valued at over $35 billion. The move could make Capital One the
Where Will Super Micro's Soaring Stock Be in 5 Years?
With shares up by over 700% in the past 12 months, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, even outpacing giants
Can This High-Yield Stock Continue to Raise Its Distribution?
Enterprise Product Partners (NYSE: EPD) has all the qualities investors should look for in a high-yield stock: a predictable business model; strong distribution coverage; solid balance sheet; and
Warren Buffett Sells Apple Shares. Should You Follow His Lead?
One of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) biggest supporters over the past decade has been Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway. He originally purchased shares of Apple in 2016 and has continuously
3 Stocks on My Radar as We Head Into March
We're two months into 2024, and the stock market has reached a fresh all-time high, signaling that we're officially in a bull market once again. However, not all stocks look expensive -- in this
Could Abbott Laboratories Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) has proven itself as a long-term winner for investors. The healthcare giant has grown earnings over time, and the shares have climbed too. In just the past year
Retiring on Social Security? These 10 States Could be Taxing
The closer you get to retirement -- and once you're there -- what gets taxed from the retirement income you'll be depending on becomes ever more important, and where you live has a lot to do with
1 Fintech Stock to Buy in 2024 With 45% Upside, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is one of the pioneers of e-commerce, helping to revolutionize how money flows through digital channels. However, over the past several years a number of new services have


