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Broadcom's Acquisition of VMware: A Major Growth Catalyst
Broadcom's (NASDAQ: AVGO) stock price declined in 2022 due to various factors, including the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes and inflation, which led investors to assign lower valuations to
Zillow Is Up 60% This Year – Is Real Estate Back?
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z)(NASDAQ: ZG) hasn't been a great performer in the recent market downturn, but the stock appears to have turned a corner. Here's a rundown of why Zillow might be doing so well and
2 Top Cryptocurrencies to Buy in July
Amidst lingering uncertainty in the crypto market, a few cryptos stand out as potential investment targets headed into the second half of 2023. Two that stand out for me are Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)
Is Now the Time to Collect Social Security? 5 Green Lights to Watch For
Americans who qualify for benefits can start collecting Social Security at any point after they turn 62, but there's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to the ideal age to apply for yours
3 Reasons It's Not Too Late to Buy Meta Stock
Shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock have already more than doubled in 2023, but it's not too late for investors to buy the stock.
There are a number of catalysts that could continue to
2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in July
The first half of the year is officially over, and that also marks the close of the 2023 second quarter. Many U.S. companies will be reporting their financial results throughout July and August
2 Reasons to Buy Johnson & Johnson, and 1 Reason to Sell
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is one of the most recognized healthcare companies around. That's thanks to products like its Band-Aid bandages and Tylenol -- staples in many medicine cabinets.
J&J
Divorced? Here's How It Will Affect Your Social Security Benefits.
Social Security benefits are a lifeline for millions of older Americans. While most people are familiar with retirement benefits, there are other types of Social Security you may be entitled to, as
1 Growth Stock Down 30% to Buy Right Now
With the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite up 15% and 31%, respectively, in 2023, investors might find it challenging to identify good buying opportunities in the market today. But the good news is
If You Had Invested $10,000 in Chevron a Decade Ago, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is an icon in the energy sector, competing with some of the biggest and best-known energy companies in the world. If you were looking to get some exposure to the sector via an
61% of Top Investors Think We're in a New Bull Market: 3 Stocks to Buy If They're Right
Are we in a new bull market or not? Different people will give you a different answer. But the consensus of many of the top investors in the country seems to be that we are.
CNBC recently surveyed
Could PayPal Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?
Few things are as rewarding as buying a blue chip stock when it's undervalued and watching it blossom and give your portfolio a spark.
The market can act irrationally, sometimes creating temporary
This Buffett Stock Has Doubled Over the Last 5 Years. Can It Do It Again?
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway started buying shares of home-improvement retailer Floor & Decor Holdings (NYSE: FND) in the third quarter of 2021. While investors don't know the exact price it
My Top Growth Cryptocurrencies to Buy in July
For the first six months of the year, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was the standout performer in the crypto market. Bitcoin is up more than 80% for the year, now accounting for a staggering 50% of the
Where Will Dollar General Stock Be in 5 Years?
Most of the time, companies are more or less what they were five years ago, as well as what they will be five years from now. Oh, they may get slightly bigger, but that's often largely a byproduct
Is Altria Group Stock a Buy Now?
If done with caution and due diligence, investing in ultra-high-yield dividend stocks can be a great way for investors to turbocharge their passive income. But it is very important to emphasize the
Unprecedented Scarcity Is Fueling My Bitcoin Buying Spree
As an investment proposition, one of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) primary appeals lies in its ability to preserve wealth over the long term. While this perception of Bitcoin is evolving, there is no
How Will Bank Bond Portfolios Fare in the Second Quarter?
Usually, the No. 1 risk for a bank is credit quality on the loans it originates. But in the banking crisis earlier this year, credit was not the problem. Rather, banks got into trouble because they
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in a Correction
Are we in a bull market? That's the question on a lot of investors' minds as the S&P 500 continues gaining momentum. The benchmark index is up nearly 16% so far this year after dropping double
This Is the Best Way to Save for Retirement in Your 50s
You probably know that the best way to save for retirement is to get started as early as possible to maximize the power of compounding. Unfortunately, we don't have the luxury of time travel. If
If You'd Invested $5,000 In Carnival In January, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) shares plummeted earlier in the pandemic. That's after the cruise giant halted cruising operations and swung from a profit to a loss. At the same time, Carnival took
This Summer, Barbie Is Everywhere. Should You Buy Mattel Stock?
Action dramas typically dominate the summer movie season and are represented this year by Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and the newest entry in the Mission Impossible franchise. But there's
1 Growth Stock Down 64% to Buy Right Now
Several companies that were able to make being stuck at home a little less miserable fared well in 2020 and 2021. Home audio equipment maker Sonos (NASDAQ: SONO) was one such beneficiary.
But let's
2 Nasdaq 100 Stocks That Are Surefire Buys in July and 1 to Avoid
Wall Street can be highly unpredictable over the short-term -- just ask any growth-focused investor.
Since mid-2021, growth-seeking investors have watched the Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq 100, an
2 Dividend-Paying Tech Stocks to Buy in July
Dividends aren't the main reason most investors choose a particular stock. That's especially true for tech businesses, which usually have ample opportunities ahead of them to spend cash on


