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A real estate investment trust (REIT) can sometimes offer a safer way to put your money to work in an industry. Rather than directly investing in a company that produces goods, with a REIT, the

Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) is a software company that many up-and-coming SaaS (software-as-a-service) companies aspire to be like. However, because of increased scrutiny thanks to a significant

Amassing $1 million in retirement savings takes some effort, but it's within reach for most people to hit this milestone. That's especially true if you already have $100,000 available to further

Higher oil prices have enabled big oil giants Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and Exxon (NYSE: XOM) to post surging profits and cash flow during the first half of this year. Brent crude, the global benchmark,

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) reported third-quarter earnings results after the market closed Tuesday, delivering top- and bottom-line performance that fell short of expectations. The

Disney (NYSE: DIS) is often considered a stable blue-chip stock for long-term investors. It's one of the world's largest media companies, and its sprawling portfolio of properties -- which include

If you're gearing up to claim Social Security before 2022 comes to an end, you should ideally have a good sense of what monthly benefit you're in line for. But some seniors don't have that

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been an investor safe haven throughout 2022 as various tech stocks have plummeted, but the iPhone manufacturer has been comapratively unscathed. While companies such as

It has been a tough run for Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) shareholders. Nearly everyone who bought the e-commerce company's stock in the last three years is down on their investment as of this writing.

Social media giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is plowing tens of billions of dollars annually into two big initiatives. The first is the metaverse. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sees virtual reality

Most investors own U.S. telecom giant AT&T (NYSE: T) for its large dividend that yields 6%. But should investors worry about whether the company can afford that payout when times get tough? A

Cannabis stocks have been hot buys in recent weeks on expectations of marijuana reform and potential legalization. Many companies are champing at the bit for the U.S. to fully open its doors --

The crypto winter has not been friendly to the crypto bank Silvergate Capital (NYSE: SI), with the stock now down more than 60% after a parabolic run during 2020 and 2021.

But the stock got a nice

Real estate can be a great way to build wealth over the long term, but the truth is that owning investment properties, investing in commercial real estate development, or fixing and flipping houses

With travel costs rising and overall inflation putting pressure on the wallets of both consumers and businesses, many experts are concerned that spending could slow dramatically. And to be fair

Nike (NYSE: NKE) is a popular stock to buy on Wall Street. It's the largest footwear brand in the world, but that doesn't mean it's the absolute best stock to buy in the athletic-wear market. The

Advanced computer chips -- commercially known as semiconductors -- are constantly growing in demand as our lives trend further into the digital realm. The electronic devices we use each day, and the

It's no secret that more Americans are working remotely than ever before, and it may seem like offices aren't worth investing in. But in this video, Matt Frankel, CFP®, explains why one office real

Whether you're already retired or just hoping to retire someday, the odds are good that Social Security will play a key role in helping you make ends meet. Yet it can be hard to get facts about

While long-term investors should never overreact to any single earnings call for a company, quarterly updates can provide valuable data to help monitor the strength of an investment thesis

When General Motors (NYSE: GM) reported its huge earnings beat last week -- sales up 56% year over year, profits rising 39%, and a tremendous $4.6 billion in free cash flow (FCF) -- it seemed to set

During a market downturn like the one we've been in throughout most of this year, it can be difficult for investors to keep their composure. With the S&P 500 index down 19% so far in 2022, what can

Digital insurance company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) reports third-quarter earnings next week, but management has already given shareholders some insight into the quarter's financials. In the

The bear market of 2022 has knocked down stocks in many sectors. Even after the strong October returns, the S&P 500 index is still down nearly 19% year to date. The technology-focused Nasdaq

The legendary Warren Buffett once wrote: "A simple rule dictates my buying: Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful." He shared that timely advice amid the Great