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What a difference a year makes. 2022 marked the steepest stock market downturn since 2008. Fast-forward six months, and the major market indexes are all in the plus column, having each gained more

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a disruptive technology that has reshaped multiple industries and is poised to revolutionize many more. From transportation to medicine, AI is opening up new

Dozens of stocks more than doubled in the first half of this year. Most of them won't repeat the feat through the final six months of 2023, and many of them might surrender some of their sizable

It's practically impossible to predict short-term fluctuations in the stock market. In fact, after the 33% plunge in the Nasdaq-100 technology index in 2022, few professional Wall Street analysts

E-commerce stocks became some of the darlings of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Lockdowns forced consumers to turn to online options as health-related fears and closures reduced in-store shopping

AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) is offering shareholders a nearly 14% dividend yield. That's a number that dividend investors should find both alluring and worrisome. Before you buy this ultra

If you've been watching the stock market's 2023 rally so far and had a drop of regret, trust me when I say that you're not alone. Seeing major indexes up double-digit percentages and some growth

Drug companies Merck (NYSE: MRK) and AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) have been two of the best pharmaceutical investments, easily delivering better total returns than the S&P 500 average over the past three

The U.S. economy has consistently produced the world's most valuable companies, but the industries leading the way tend to change over time. 

For example, United States Steel became the first $1

June was another good month for stocks as generally positive economic data, falling inflation, and the Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest-rate increases all helped boost investor

Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ: PSNY) hasn't impressed investors since its public debut last June. The electric vehicle maker went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)

Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) and Monday.com (NASDAQ: MNDY) are both cloud-based software providers that help companies digitally streamline tasks. Workday's human capital management (HCM) platform makes

Whether you're a professional stock trader or take a more casual approach to investing, chances are you know 2023 has been all about artificial intelligence (AI).

The launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT last

The stock market is open for trading on Monday, but it was apparent that many market participants were taking the day off. Stock index futures on most major market benchmarks were little changed in

If you don't have a huge amount to put toward an investment portfolio, don't let that stop you. Whatever amount you can safely put away could lead to huge gains over time, especially if you add

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) needs no introduction. The massive coffeehouse chain is well known among consumers and investors for selling high-priced and in-demand beverages around the globe. The

When it comes to IRAs, it's the Roth accounts that get the bulk of the attention. They offer some really valuable perks, including the opportunity to make tax-free withdrawals in retirement. But

With its position at the frontier of cutting-edge technology, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) naturally aligns with the investment philosophy of Cathie Wood and her firm, Ark Invest. Known for its focus on

Wall Street surged back to life last week. I thought my three stocks to avoid -- Carvana, H.B. Fuller, and Walgreens Boots Alliance -- were going to lose to the market in the past week. They rose

While a lot of the business of investing involves looking at a company's business model, financials, and other fundamentals, there are also a lot of investors that focus on the technical aspects of

Micron (NASDAQ: MU) is one of the world's largest producers of DRAM and NAND memory chips. It also represents the easiest way for U.S. investors to invest directly in the secular expansion of the

Carnival Cruise Lines (NYSE: CCL) has had quite a momentous week. After releasing its second-quarter earnings last Monday, the stock initially plunged -- only to rebound even stronger and finish the

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has flat-out been one of the best investments in recent times. The stock has skyrocketed 1,000% in the past five years and 3,600% in the past 10. And in 2023, it's up 114%

You'll often hear that it's important to save for retirement so you're not overly reliant on Social Security once your career comes to an end. Seeing as how those benefits might only replace about

When income-seeking investors like us go shopping for stocks to buy we almost always need to make a difficult choice. We can select stocks that offer high yields up front, but there's a problem with