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Citizens in developed countries have benefited from relatively stable economic conditions for most of the 20th and 21st centuries. However, those in developing economies have faced a much different

Snap (NYSE: SNAP) shareholders went into the fourth-quarter earnings season knowing that the macro economy was weak, that the digital ad market had slowed, that Apple's user privacy changes had made

January's Consumer Price Index (CPI) contained some surprising news (and not in a good way). Last month, the index rose 0.5% compared to December, which was a pretty notable lift.

Not shockingly

It used to be said that Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) only let Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) survive so to avert antitrust concerns. In fact, AMD almost folded in 2017, which would have eliminated the

One of the most common mistakes new real estate investors make is assuming they'll collect rent, pay the mortgage, and pocket the difference. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® and real

It's been a rough 12 months for Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) shareholders. The stock's down nearly 40% since last February's high, once again touching a new 52-week low just last week. Steep inflation

Many companies beat Wall Street analysts' estimates in an accelerating economy, but fewer can do so in a slowing economy. However, the ones that do signal that they have excellent underlying

Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC) is not a household name but many of its tenants are, and they're a big reason this real estate investment trust (REIT) has been such a strong performer for so many years.

At a base level, a stock is a claim on the long-term cash flows of a company, with dividends being a cash return on that claim. If you are a dividend investor trying to live off of the income you

While many of the tech stocks that grew during the height of the pandemic have seen their growth slow dramatically, the true leaders haven't. Even though their stocks have been heavily sold off

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time, and his investment decisions are closely watched by many people in the financial world. He has a proven track record of making

The financial sector as a whole hasn't been a great performer recently. Many banks have underperformed the S&P 500 as investors fear a recession leading to a rise in defaults, as well as a slowdown

The COVID-19 pandemic proved that working from home can be sustainable for most businesses. This realization has cast a shadow on the office real estate sector, especially office buildings in

The average retired worker was receiving more than $1,800 from Social Security in 2022, and that was before the highest cost of living adjustment in decades was applied. In this short video, Matt

From tech to consumer goods to healthcare, few growth stocks were spared the wrath of the broader market in the past year. Investors who have stayed in the market throughout these ups and downs know

Artificial intelligence (AI) investments have quite the buzz but often present themselves as high-risk tech stocks. Although you might prefer direct investments, there are other ways to benefit from

Inflation has been surging since 2021, and the Federal Reserve hasn't taken kindly to it. In 2022, the Fed raised interest rates seven times in an effort to slow the pace of inflation. And that made

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is an iconic entertainment company whose shares took a beating last year as they fell by 44%. In early 2023, the stock has been rallying. But the danger is that it could soon

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) experienced a surge in growth over the last three years, as customers shifted their spending to essentials during the pandemic. The stock responded by nearly doubling

Disney (NYSE: DIS) CEO Bob Iger announced a savings plan that would reduce content budgets, jobs, and marketing. The move was initially cheered by Wall Street. This video walks through an investor

Nearly five years ago, Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ: ACB) acquired medical marijuana company MedReleaf in an all-stock deal valued at roughly 3.2 billion Canadian dollars ($2.4 billion). Today, Aurora

Warren Buffett and Cathie Wood are as different as night and day. Buffett focuses on buying stakes in wonderful companies at fair prices. Wood bets on disruptive innovators.

If we created a Venn

After suffering a massive decline during 2022's bear market, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has staged a dramatic comeback in recent months. Since its October low, it has risen by more than

Unprofitable tech stocks have been hit the hardest by the bear market, and the stock of Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) is a prime example, down about 80% since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2021.

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After a disastrous 2022 that saw it lose nearly 65% of its value, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is off to a red-hot start in 2023. In fact, Bitcoin recently turned in its best January performance (up 39.4%)