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This year saw the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) into the mainstream thanks to the advent of technologies such as ChatGPT, capable of delivering humanlike responses to whatever you ask it. The

There's a broad subset of investors with a strong infatuation for members of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. These businesses are well-established, and the stocks often provide regular streams of

Like many real estate stocks, Invitation Homes (NYSE: INVH) has been under pressure this year. Shares of the real estate investment trust (REIT) currently sit more than 13% below their 52-week high.

An annuity is a wonderful thing to receive throughout your retirement. Here's how it works when you buy a simple, fixed annuity: You pay a hefty sum, typically to an insurance company, and in

Athletic apparel company Nike (NYSE: NKE) delivered a positive earnings report last week that beat analysts' expectations. Earnings per share of $0.95 came in higher than Wall Street's $0.75

United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) and Texas Pacific Land (NYSE: TPL) have moved in dramatically different directions over the last three months, with the former down 10% and the latter rising a

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) may not be the most direct competitors.

Costco, after all, focuses on buy-in-bulk bargain-priced goods in its warehouse stores, while Amazon

Finding the next stock-split candidate can offer investors good potential as these stocks often pop on news of an upcoming stock split. While there's no way to know for certain if a company will

Seniors on Social Security were thrown a major bone at the start of 2023, when their benefits rose 8.7%. That cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was the largest one to arrive in decades, and it was

Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX), the iconic footwear brand known for its comfortable and distinctive clogs, made a bold move in late 2021 by acquiring HeyDude, a fast-growing competitor in the casual footwear

Ever since seasoned subscription business veteran Barry McCarthy took over as CEO of connected-fitness company Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON), the company has been on a mission to reach 100

The tide is finally starting to turn in the memory chip markets. Production cuts across major suppliers of DRAM and NAND chips have helped whittle away the excess inventories held by customers

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has struggled to grow its top line this year. Revenue fell 1% year over year during its most recently reported quarter, and management called for more of the same in the current

Unity Software (NYSE: U) initially attracted a stampede of bulls when it went public at $52 on Sept. 18, 2020. The game-engine developer's stock opened at $75 and eventually soared to a record high

There's one aspect of 401(k) plans that makes them really effective -- the automation aspect. Employer-sponsored 401(k)s are funded through payroll deductions. That takes human behavior out of the

If you put $1,000 into Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock in October 2013, your shares would now be worth roughly $115,000, a return of 11,400% over 10 years. And while the semiconductor maker is now

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) members are used to scoring deals at the warehouse, but right now they're also getting a break on their subscription fees. The retailer typically raises its annual

The youngest baby boomers are approaching the age of eligibility for Social Security, while the oldest have been receiving benefits for several years. For most, those monthly payouts will be an

It's been fairly smooth sailing for Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) stock since the start of 2023 -- it has gained close to 60% year to date. That improvement reflected the company's progress in

Warren Buffett doesn't think most people should try to pick individual stocks. He doesn't believe they need to do so. Instead, the Oracle of Omaha recommends that most investors put their money into

When Bill Ackman speaks, it can pay to listen. Ackman has achieved tremendous success over the years with his Pershing Square Capital Management hedge fund. His personal net worth currently stands

It has been a tough couple of years for retail stocks. Last year, the SPDR S&P Retail ETF fell by 33% as rising interest rates weighed on the markets. And this year hasn't shown any improvement

There's little doubt that the best path to long-term wealth generation is investing in quality stocks and holding them for years -- if not decades. While generating even average returns can provide

Would you like to expose your portfolio to the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) revolution without risking your hard-earned money on growth stocks? Well, you're in luck. 

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Recessions are a fact of life for investors and everyone else who lives in a modern economy, even if our experts and pundits don't always agree on exactly what one is and if one's ending or about to