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Gamers are projected to spend $250 billion on video game products in 2023, with that figure forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 10% through 2027 (per Statista). The industry hit

With its shares down 25% over the previous five years, General Motors (NYSE: GM) has historically been a poor investment. This trend reflects investors' shift away from legacy, internal

Cybersecurity pure-play leader Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) got clobbered again after investors were disappointed with another quarterly financial update. The third quarter of 2023 was solid enough

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) entered the final quarter of 2023 with three catalysts that could send the stock higher. One of those was the recent launch on Sony's PlayStation console. But another catalyst is

One thing I've learned throughout my life is that hindsight truly is 20/20. Ask anyone if they could go back in time and change a few decisions, and I'm almost certain they'd say yes. That doesn't

Buoyed by the expectation that interest rates have peaked and could soon be nosing down, the stock market had one of its best stretches of 2023 so far in early November.

After a weak 2022, that

Social Security benefits will get a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2024. The most obvious upside is that beneficiaries will get a little extra income. For instance, the average retired

As an industry, e-commerce has struggled since the pandemic. After getting their fill of online shopping during COVID, consumers have largely shifted their spending to services that were off limits

All that glitters is not gold. You've heard that saying before, I'm sure, but you may not appreciate how well it applies to stock dividends.

When looking for stocks to fill your portfolio, you would

Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) recently reported its financial results for the third quarter (ended Sept. 30), during which the business posted revenue of $912 million, up 20% year over year. This key number

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the stock market by storm this year, and the largest companies in the space are doing incredibly well. Shares of Nvidia and Microsoft, for example, are trading

It's a good time to start working on your retirement contribution goals for 2024. The Internal Revenue Service just announced the contribution limits for retirement accounts, including Roth IRAs.

The past several years have been a roller coaster ride for Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) investors. The stock has gained an impressive 193% so far this year, but those gains essentially served

Investors are always looking for the next big trend. Yet, such an approach is never easy to execute as it requires making correct predictions.

Alternatively, investors can search for established

Up 37% just since October 2022's cyclical low, Visa (NYSE: V) has easily been one of the market's best-performing stocks over the past year. Some investors might even fear it has risen too far for

American Express (NYSE: AXP) has a long-standing reputation associated with luxury and a high-quality customer base. The company has proven itself an excellent long-term performer but has faced some

Last year, a Federal Reserve survey saying that only 68% of Americans could cover a $400 emergency with cash made quite a stir. While an additional 21% said they could come up with the money

Safety is a relative concept in the stock market. No matter how well established it is, every business is vulnerable to things like economic recessions, quality control crises, and accounting

Before the recent run-up, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) stock had gone practically nowhere over the last four years, up less than 10% between Halloween 2019 and Halloween 2023. But the company's master

Throughout October, Wall Street analysts reduced fourth-quarter earnings estimates for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) due to a slowing economy. But the collective wisdom of Wall Street still says the

There's a witty quote from Mark Twain that goes, "October: This is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May

Most people don't associate education with fun. The formal classroom setting can deliver a relatively bland learning experience, depending on the teaching methods and the content itself. But

Investors love initial public offerings (IPOs). There is excitement around a young company making its debut on the stock market, with investors looking for wild price swings and the famous IPO "pop"

Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build lasting wealth. Even seemingly small sums of capital can turn into huge amounts given enough patience and discipline to stay the

If you're looking to make money while you sleep, dividend stocks can be an excellent place to start. Dividend-paying companies can be a solid source of passive income for investors. These companies