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In the earlier days of the pandemic, the race was on. Companies rushed to bring a coronavirus vaccine through development and to market, and investors rushed to invest in these potential vaccine

The S&P 500 is down 10% from its all-time high, putting the index on the brink of bull market territory, and history says it will close the gap eventually. The S&P 500 has suffered dozens of

Finding a reliable dividend stock that can supplement income is a wonderful thing. But finding a stock that can power your passive income and unlock growth potential -- now that's a one-two punch

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) stock has found itself on the "deep discount" shelf. So far in 2023, the S&P 500 is up over 10% following its September swoon, but the retailer's shares are down nearly 60%

One guarantee that Wall Street offers investors is the unpredictability of short-term directional moves in the major indexes. For more than three years, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the hottest stocks on the market this year. Share prices of the semiconductor giant more than tripled in 2023, thanks mainly to the surging interest in

Workers are encouraged to save for retirement independently and not fall back on Social Security benefits alone. Since those benefits only replace about 40% of an average wage, retiring without

Stock splits can help investors zero in on high-quality businesses. Not because they have any material significance to the company or its operations, but because stock splits tend to follow on the

In surprising news, Popeyes is reportedly the second largest chicken restaurant chain in the U.S. by market share, according to Barclays. The fast-food chain is owned by Restaurant Brands

In June, the S&P 500 closed 20% up from its most recent low, marking the start of a new bull market for many. But with fears of a coming recession mounting, the index hasn't performed particularly

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) mostly operate in different areas of the tech market, with one dominating consumer products and the other a leading chipmaker. These

It's not easy to scrape together enough money to invest in the stock market. Inflation is making it harder to pay your monthly bills and everyday living expenses. Ridding yourself of high-interest

When examined over extended periods, Wall Street is a wealth-building machine. But over shorter timelines, the stock market is far less predictable. Since this decade began, all three major indexes

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a company to watch this year, with its e-commerce business rebounding from a disastrous 2022 and an increasing position in artificial intelligence (AI). The retail

Social Security can make or break retirement for many older adults. Nearly one-quarter of workers say their benefits will be their primary source of retirement income, according to a 2023 report

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This week has started out well for the stock market, and after some early concerns, Wall Street sustained its positive momentum on Tuesday. Many investors are increasingly convinced that the Federal

The stock market as a whole had a fine Tuesday, but electric vehicle (EV) stocks -- and those of companies related to their business -- really had a fine trading session. Many were well in positive

In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), and other semiconductor

Shares of space pioneer Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) jumped as much as 17% in trading on Tuesday as the stock market recovered and bond yields fell. At 3:40 p.m. ET shares were still up 9.8% on the

Shares of 89bio (NASDAQ: ETNB) closed Tuesday's trading session down by more than 37%. The healthcare company didn't release any news, but its peer, Akero Therapeutics, released disappointing trial

Shares of Erasca (NASDAQ: ERAS) were up more than 12% as of 3 p.m. on Tuesday after a big insider buy. The healthcare company's stock is down more than 43% this year.

Erasca is a clinical-stage

Shares of Lucid Motors (NASDAQ: LCID), Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG), and NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) had rallied by 6.6%, 11.1%, and 8.3%, respectively, as of 2 p.m. ET Tuesday.

These three