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A recent rise in the S&P 500 index has some investors wondering if the bear market is in the rearview mirror. But bear market rallies aren't uncommon and can be substantial. The widely followed

As producer of the SuperPretzel, ICEE, and now Dippin' Dots, J&J Snack Foods (NASDAQ: JJSF) just posted its fourth consecutive quarter of record revenue. Closing out fiscal 2022, the snack company

Over 50 million Americans rely on Social Security for at least part of their retirement income. That makes it a critical part of the country's overall retirement infrastructure. Yet despite its

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares reached an all-time high of $186.57 on July 8, 2021, amid the COVID-19 pandemic when home-bound consumers flocked to the e-commerce giant for necessities.The company's

Investors have come to different judgments about the shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) this year. Both retailers are seeing strong growth as shoppers focus

After nearly a century, Disney (NYSE: DIS) has become synonymous with entertainment. The company's family-friendly theme parks, products, and media entertainment have long been a staple for

As we near the end of 2022, it's never too early to begin thinking about which stocks will be great buys heading into 2023. More so than other years, this new year has a lot of uncertainty

Maxing out your 401(k) is already a challenging feat, and it's about to get even more difficult next year, as limits rise to $22,500 for adults under 50 in 2023. Adults 50 and older will be able to

Every investor makes mistakes, even the great ones like Warren Buffett.

Over his long investing career, the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) chief has had plenty of bad buys and missed

The crypto market is going through a bitterly cold winter right now. Ten of the 14 largest crypto names, as measured by market cap, have lost more than 40% of their value in 2022. This shakeout will

There are bullish cases to be made for both names, albeit very different ones. Betting on Wayfair (NYSE: W) is a long shot with a big payoff, while owning Walmart (NYSE: WMT) offers predictability

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) have been thriving since the pandemic's onset. That said, their excellent performance dates back longer than that. This video will determine which home

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) shocked investors with this move, which was the first of its kind for the social media giant.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Nov. 23, 2022. The video

When one thinks of the "top e-commerce stock," investors often mention Amazon. This might make sense since it pioneered and remains a force in the industry.

Nonetheless, they might also sour on

If you want to get bigger Social Security checks when you retire, it's important to know everything you can about the federal-government program. Unfortunately, it can be tough to get the

This year has been rough for nearly everyone, with inflation soaring, the crypto market crumbling, and the entire stock market on a downhill slide. On the surface, then, right now may not seem like

Retailers aren't the only ones marking down prices heading into Black Friday. The stock market has been having a nearly year-long sale, with prices getting cheaper almost every month. Because of

Despite being the third-largest U.S. company, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) hasn't had a great year. The stock is down 31% this year, underperforming both the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P

Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) conference call following its third-quarter earnings announcement revealed many critical factors about its short- and long-term business prospects.

*Stock prices used were

The meltdown and bankruptcy of FTX has been a devastating event for the entire crypto industry, not just because of the contagion being spread to many prominent crypto companies but also because it

The news these days seems to be flooded with companies laying off employees in droves and pausing all hiring plans. However, Adyen (OTC: ADYE.Y) -- a Dutch payment processing specialist -- seems to

You'll often hear that it's important to hold different investments in retirement that allow you to continue generating income. After all, Social Security is facing possible benefit cuts, which may

One of the best characteristics of dollar-cost averaging into positions is that it removes the need to time a purchase flawlessly. For example, had I only made one large purchase of Upstart (NASDAQ:

It has been a brutal end to the year for Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN). The onset of crypto winter, combined with the fallout from the FTX meltdown, has led droves of investors to dump Coinbase shares

If you look at the long-term prospects for cannabis companies, it's hard not to be positive about the potential in the industry. Just 10 years ago, only 18 states allowed the sale of medical