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Most brokerages have gradually begun letting investors purchase fractional shares of virtually any stock they support. However, a few still don't, making a $20 weekly contribution to a retirement

As a rule of thumb, the S&P 500 doubles once every seven to eight years. If you can consistently find stocks with the potential to double in six years, then you've got a market-beating strategy that

Domino's (NYSE: DPZ) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) are excellent companies that have rewarded investors over the long term. Those looking for dividend income can find it at one or both of these

For the first two months of 2023, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been on a remarkable run. It's now up 41.45% for the year, and trades at just over $23,479. But there are signs that Bitcoin is running

Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR) has made a name for itself as one of the most reliable dividend-paying real estate investment trusts (REITs). The company has raised its dividend every year since

Roth IRAs are generally thought of as excellent retirement accounts (which they are), but they can also be great ways to save for college. In this short video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt

Thanks to their low costs, easy access, and sophistication, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have steadily taken inflows for decades. As of Q4 2022, BlackRock estimates that ETFs make up 12.6% of equity

There's a reason retirement savers are commonly advised to sock money away in an IRA or 401(k) plan. These accounts offer different tax breaks designed to make it easier to build up a nest egg.

But

Just two months into the year, and 2023 has already brought its own flavor of rip-roaring rallies and steep sell-offs. 

The stock market can do just about anything in the short term. So following a

Investors in tech stocks have suffered through their fair share of tough market days over the past year. The way that the first couple of months of 2023 played out there may be some light at the end

When people discuss Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) growth opportunities, they often talk about its cloud-operation Amazon Web Services (AWS) or the North American e-commerce operation. Some even talk about

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has stood as the world's most valuable public company for quite some time. With world-class products, global brand recognition, and customer loyalty that's second to none, it's

Many investors believe that malls are dying, and to be fair, that might be true when it comes to standard suburban shopping malls. But some types, such as high-end destination malls and

E-commerce has been languishing in the last year. After a boom in online shopping activity early in the pandemic, brick-and-mortar stores are making a comeback. Many e-commerce stocks have been in

Cigarettes are both a positive and a negative for Altria (NYSE: MO), the U.S. owner of the iconic Marlboro cigarette brand. With a huge 8% dividend yield, income-focused investors might be inclined

The global casino-games market is projected to grow 7% annually through 2027, according to Statista. As the hospitality and gaming industries both recover from the pandemic, let's take a closer look

If you can consistently find competitively advantaged businesses that go on to capture large portions of fast-growing markets, you can earn a fortune in the stock market.

Let's take a look at

After being stuck at home for what seemed like an eternity, people are eager to get out of the house. That's been a tailwind for Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) and Disney (NYSE: DIS) as they accommodate

At the end of January, Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) celebrated the U.S. launch of its biosimilar Amjevita to AbbVie's (NYSE: ABBV) star immunology drug called Humira.

Amgen's Amjevita received approval from

Even in a highly volatile market, resilient companies continue to report solid growth and offer promising future opportunities. While many stocks are down right now, that shouldn't discourage

Shares of Doximity (NYSE: DOCS) skyrocketed in the first few months after the company's initial public offering in June 2021. That sizzling momentum didn't last long, though. By mid-September

Bill Ackman started Pershing Square Capital Management in 2004. Since then, he's become famous as an activist investor. He's also become very wealthy. Ackman's net worth is estimated to be around

On Feb. 15, adtech leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) announced a $700 million share repurchase plan -- a large buyback authorization considering that it's the company's first since it went public

More and more employers are offering a Roth 401(k) as an option for employees to save for retirement, but it's probably not a great deal for most savers.

A Roth 401(k) allows you to contribute funds

They don't call him the Oracle of Omaha for nothing. Warren Buffett, CEO of the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), gained a well-deserved reputation for being one heck of a