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Shares of Livent (NYSE: LTHM) fell 3.9% in Thursday's after-hours trading, following the pure-play lithium producer's release of its second-quarter report.

The stock's modest decline is probably

Shares of TripAdvisor (NYSE: W) trailed the market by a wide margin this week, shedding 14% through Thursday trading compared to a 2% decline in the S&P 500. That decline pushed shares further into

In the stock market, most attention is fixed on stock prices. However, stock price changes aren't the only way to make money from owning stocks. There are also dividends, which can account for a

Shares of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) underperformed the market this week, dropping 18% through Thursday trading compared to a 2% decline in the wider market. That slump added to a tough year for owners of

When it comes to the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) are two of the frontrunners. The companies have been

Dividend stocks are the best way to invest if stock market volatility scares you away from investing your hard-earned money. And not just any dividend stocks, but Dividend Kings -- companies that

When Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) was known as Facebook, it was one of the top growth stocks. Since its name change to Meta Platforms, signaling a shift in business focus, the company hasn't put up

Especially if you're living on a fixed income, being able to bring in even $1,500 in extra money each year via dividends can be a big change for the better. But it's often difficult to figure out

There are very few constants in life. But bills coming in on a routine basis is one of them. This is what makes income investing an appealing strategy for investors to generate the cash flow

Shares of Wayfair (NYSE: W) beat the market this week, gaining 9% through Thursday trading compared to a 2% decline in the wider market. That spike contributed to big gains for shareholders this

The U.S. economy has proven to be remarkably resilient despite the tough macroeconomic environment. Although the Federal Reserve's 16-month fight against soaring inflation has taken benchmark

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is a classic high-yield, blue-chip stock, and it's long been popular among dividend investors.

However, it's also been an undeniable value trap over the last several years as the

The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) has turned out to be a big boon for C3.ai (NYSE: AI) investors in 2023; shares of the enterprise AI software provider have soared 266% so far this

The past year has been exceedingly difficult for companies in the mortgage industry. Rising interest rates choked off mortgage origination volume and ate away at the value of companies that held

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the most prominent and talked about U.S. market indexes. It is a basket of 30 major companies in many different industries, so investing in an

Social Security will probably play an important role in funding your retirement, so you'll want to know the details about this benefit program before you leave the workforce.

In particular, there

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is making headlines this week after its earnings release on Aug. 1. The company reported year-over-year revenue growth of 8% in its fourth quarter of 2023, earning $57

The energy sector has been down for much of this year. Oil and gas prices have been lower, which has impacted the sector's earnings and cash flow, weighing on valuations.

However, oil prices have

Artificial intelligence investing is intriguing because there are many ways to capitalize on this technological shift. Whether it's software or hardware, there are a lot of products in the AI value

On July 27, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) demanded payment processors and banks issuing its debit cards to stop all cannabis-related transactions. Now, U.S.-based marijuana companies like Curaleaf (OTC:

Some of the biggest recent hits in the world of streaming TV have been on Warner Bros. Discovery's (NASDAQ: WBD) platforms. The White Lotus, Succession, House of the Dragon, and The Last of Us are

Food makers like General Mills (NYSE: GIS) are always shifting their portfolios to keep aligned with current consumer trends. So it isn't shocking to see the company buying and selling businesses

Despite Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) posting better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share this week, shares of the e-commerce software-as-a-service platform took a hit

Investing in the stock market is one great way to build long-term wealth. One essential component of investing is diversifying your portfolio across stocks with different risk profiles. Investments

The past 18 months have been extraordinarily difficult for companies in the mortgage market. As the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to defeat inflation, mortgage bankers saw origination volume