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Here we are, near the beginning of a new year, when many of us resolve to do better -- to eat more sensibly, exercise more, spend more quality time with loved ones, and make smarter financial moves.

A stock market sell-off over the last 12 months has affected numerous companies across different industries, with tech companies some of the hardest hit. In fact, declines in demand for consumer

It hasn't been easy to be a stock investor in 2022, with a sell-off bringing down the shares of some of the world's most valuable companies. However, the market downturn has essentially put numerous

Businesses of all sizes depend on Adobe's (NASDAQ: ADBE) products daily, with more than 90% of creative professionals relying upon the company's Photoshop product. Getting a bit more granular

Dividend hikes aren't automatic, but they can sometimes be predictable. As long as a company is doing well and an increase to the dividend looks probable, the timing of the announcement often will

Investors are hoping 2023 will be much better than the past 12 months, but there is no guarantee that it will. Some of the economic problems they have encountered this year should persist, and

Economic uncertainty has hit the S&P 500 like a wrecking ball this year, sending the benchmark index spiraling into a bear market. But the drawdown has been especially devastating for electric car

Since its IPO in 2016, The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) has turned every $100 invested into nearly $1,500. With that kind of performance behind it, some may wonder if it has anything left in the tank

The Oracle of Omaha's preferred length of time to hold an investment is "forever" -- which is quite a long holding period. If that sounds like a tall order, have no fear. It's perfectly fine to

In 2022, popular meme coin Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) is down 76.21%. To say this performance is disappointing would be a colossal understatement. After all, Shiba Inu burst onto the scene in August

Exelixis (NASDAQ: EXEL) is not the most popular drugmaker around, but there are several noteworthy things about this mid-cap stock. First, it is laser focused on just one area, oncology, which is

After both stocks and bonds took a beating in 2022, investors may be wondering if cash is the best asset to hold in 2023.

Holding cash has certainly become more appealing lately. After a series of

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Pepsi (NASDAQ: PEP) might operate in different industries, but each pays a healthy dividend yield. This video will compare the two and determine the better dividend stock.

While the stock market may be trading down across sectors and indices right now, the long-term growth potential remains for wonderful companies with high-quality businesses. If you want to

Over the past 60 years, there have been wars, recessions, and many economic challenges that have weighed on the world. And yet during all that, some companies have not only endured those headwinds

Investors are understandably curious about Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) stock after the price has fallen considerably. This video will determine if Upstart's stock is a buy heading into 2023.

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Recession fears sent the Nasdaq Composite tumbling into a bear market this year. But while the index itself is down 35%, certain dividend-paying constituents have fallen less sharply. For instance

This was the year Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) stopped being a growth stock and became a value stock. Nearly 90% off of all-time highs, shares trade for just 17 times trailing-12-month

In today's video, I will look at 10 of my top real estate investment trusts (REITs) for 2023. All 10 are high-quality REITs and pay safe dividends, which are reliable as you build your passive

Volatile stock markets come and go, but the choices you make about your portfolio now could affect your financial health for years to come. If you want to build out your basket of stocks with

Social Security is a major source of income for millions of older adults. For many, it's the sole income source in retirement. This means any changes to the program could have a significant impact

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) had a challenging year in 2022, but 2023 could be different as supply chains ease from pandemic disruptions.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 26, 2022. The

As long-term investors, it's important to envision what a business may be like in the future because that's why you're buying a business now; you're expecting it to grow into something better. In

Electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is set to report deliveries for its fourth quarter early next week. The company usually reports quarterly deliveries a few days after the calendar quarter

The majority of the investing community most likely wants to quickly put 2022 in the rearview mirror, as it has been a terrible one for stocks. The broad S&P 500 index is down 18% on the year, a