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For much of 2023, investors have flocked to high-flying software stocks as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes all the rage. While many of these growth stocks have the potential to generate

Did you know that investing approximately $8,300 would be enough for a 12%-yielding dividend stock to generate $1,000 in annual income for your portfolio? Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) pays

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has been anything but predictable this year, rocking and rolling over interest movements and the AI hype, but the broad-market index dealt investors a big win last

Sometimes, it's a good practice to rank the stocks in your portfolio by conviction. At the top of the list should be your must-own stock, and if you were forced only to own one, that would be it

United States Steel (NYSE: X) is one of the oldest steelmakers in North America and an industry icon. That doesn't make it a good or bad stock, just a well known one. If you are looking at U.S

There's a bidding war taking place around United States Steel (NYSE: X). It was a bit of a shock to the market, but when you dig into the company's capital spending plans, the takeover interest

There are thousands of tech stocks for investors to choose from, but most tend to focus on just a handful of names. That's understandable to some degree since companies like Apple, Microsoft and

Just when you think a stock has had enough punishment, the sellers always seem to find a way to push it down more. At least, that's how Advance Auto Parts' (NYSE: AAP) downtrodden investors must

It's no secret as to why Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is soaring this year -- its GPUs are proving to be the secret sauce powering today's incredible artificial intelligence applications.

But there will be

The energy industry hasn't gotten the headlines of technology and consumer stocks recently, but the world continues to consume more energy and prices keep going up. Whether it's demand for electric

Millions of seniors today look to Social Security as a major source of retirement income. Chances are, down the road, you'll do the same. So it's important to not only claim benefits strategically

It's been 15 years since that fateful day when Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) white paper to the world. Indeed, Bitcoin's pseudonymous inventor likely knew this creation was

Are you worried about your finances, and whether you'll be able to retire? You're not alone: Many Americans are growing concerned about the rising cost of living and what the future will hold.

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Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) has been an enriching investment over the years. The master limited partnership (MLP) has generated an average annual total return of 13.8% since it came

Four times annually, investors are inundated with financial news from public companies. Public companies tend to report their numbers on a quarterly basis, and the majority report at about the same

Shares of silicon carbide (SiC) chipmaker Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) enjoyed a small relief rally after its latest earnings report. The company is in the midst of ramping up a big new factory in support

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a driving force behind some of the best-performing technology stocks this year:

In short, investors who don't own AI stocks have likely underperformed the

Healthcare real estate investment trusts Healthpeak Properties (NYSE: PEAK) and Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC) have agreed to combine their portfolios in a "merger of equals." In this video

It might be worth buying a stock with a relatively low dividend yield today with the expectation that you'll get a much higher yield on your original investment in five or 10 years. In the meantime

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett knows how to pick winners in the stock market. And there's no big secret about the types of companies he likes to invest in. He values consistency, profitability

The overall stock market has performed quite well in 2023, but the real estate sector is a big exception. Rising interest rates tend to put pressure on income-focused stocks, as well as commercial

Warren Buffett has been investing in the stock market for nearly 81 years, and his financial success has become the stuff of Wall Street legend. In 1965, Buffett brought his considerable business

When one company acquires another, investors need to make sure they understand what is happening. Sometimes, the purchase will be a slam dunk for everyone; other times, the outcome will seem less

When QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) reported its third-quarter results, it shared some third-party testing data about its next-generation batteries that would make them the best batteries anyone has ever

In today's video, I discuss recent AI updates impacting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG). Check out the short video