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From a bird's-eye view, everything's fine...maybe even great. Club-based retailer Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) topped its sales and earnings estimates for the quarter ending in August, and

Back in May, BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) said it was conducting a strategic review that could lead to the possible separation of one or more of its businesses. During its latest conference call in late

Technology investor Cathie Wood is back in the headlines. But for once, she isn't talking about her bullish stance on Tesla. Wood is known for setting lofty price targets as well as for acquiring

Warren Buffett might be one of the greatest stock investors of all time, but not everything he buys turns out to be a winner.

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) bought a major stake in a

In early 2020, the U.S. economy was upended by the pandemic, and millions of workers found themselves out of a job. Lawmakers were quick to provide relief to the public by doing things like putting

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) shared several fun new features backed by generative artificial intelligence (AI) at its Meta Connect conference at the end of September: stickers generated from text

At a recent investor update, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) CEO Pat Gelsinger announced that the company's "Programmable Solutions Group" (PSG) will operate as a stand-alone semi-autonomous chip business.  

2023 has been the year of artificial intelligence (AI), when the technology's capabilities reached a tipping point of usefulness.

No stock has benefited more from this inflection than Nvidia

Education technology has, by and large, been a losing investment during the bear market and ensuing economic chaos of 2023. An owl named Duo has been holding its own, though. Duolingo's (NASDAQ:

If you find yourself daydreaming of retirement, you're likely envisioning warm beaches, plenty of time to relax, and the opportunity to spend your golden years doing what matters most to you

Benjamin Graham is often called the father of securities analysis. He helped to train Warren Buffett, who is known as the Oracle of Omaha and runs Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B). In Graham's

Realty Income (NYSE: O) was founded 54 years ago. That longevity is impressive, but whether investors should pick up the stock depends on its future prospects.

Realty Income is a real estate

I'm sure most people are familiar with Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) in some capacity, as the dominant company has such wide reach when it comes to internet-based products and services. As

After a brutal 2022, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has rebounded nicely this year and was up 13% in 2023 at the time of this writing. But according to Slickcharts, only 147 of the 503 S&P 500 stocks

Snagging stocks while they are on sale is key for investment performance. Though you can still make money with the right stock even as it's hitting all-time highs, buying fantastic companies on the

Last Thursday, Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR), which makes semiconductor test and reliability qualification equipment, released its report for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 (ended Aug. 31)

Stocks pulled back in September, primarily due to the Federal Reserve forecast that rates would stay higher for longer. Unsurprisingly, the Nasdaq Composite took the news worse than the other two

On the surface, 2023 has been a good year for the stock market. But dig deeper and much of the S&P 500's gain can be attributed to the outperformance of a handful of big tech stocks.

Behind the

Brand recognition brings fame to many companies, but exchange-traded funds (ETFs) don't often become household names. One exception might be the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ), which focuses on

Millions of older Americans receive health coverage through Medicare. And while the program is far from perfect, it does commonly serve as a lifeline for retirees who might otherwise struggle to

Generally speaking, retail can be a difficult industry to operate in. There's a lot of competition, margins are tight, and the barriers to entry are low. However, there are outliers -- companies

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is reportedly close to acquiring Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD). The Wall Street Journal said the megadeal could be worth over $60 billion. That would make it Exxon's

Since their creation in 1978, 401(k) retirement accounts have become the centerpiece of many Americans' retirement savings plans -- and for good reason. They not only allow workers to tuck away a

Insurance stocks are intriguing but often overlooked investments. These companies offer stable income and growth potential. Not only that, but their ability to weather economic downturns and protect

The next Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving, set to take place in April 2024, is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated crypto events of the year. Since previous Bitcoin halvings have led