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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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) announced stellar third-quarter results last week. The big-biotech's revenue jumped 18% year over year to $2.33 billion. Its adjusted earnings rose 14% to $1.04

2022 has been a tough time for investors, with major market benchmarks having entered bear markets after prolonged declines. Many shareholders have seen the stocks they hold lose 50% or more of

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is considered by many to be a safe stock that works well in portfolios of retirees and risk-averse investors. The pharmaceutical giant pays an above-average dividend

Given the high rate of inflation hitting consumers right now, it's no surprise to see investors trying to do what they can to protect themselves. Yet it's been hard to find a good defense in the

Even after the recent stock market rebound, the Nasdaq Composite remains down over 30% from its all-time high. Many individual stocks are down much more as investors digest the impact of inflation

Wall Street analysts frequently set price targets for publicly traded companies: a price per share they believe the stock can reach in about 12 to 18 months based on the company's projected

You'll often hear that saving for retirement is important for a multitude of reasons. Those run the gamut from ensuring you have enough money to live comfortably as a senior to maximizing tax

A few operating stumbles in 2022 have convinced Wall Street to focus largely on Okta's (NASDAQ: OKTA) short-term prospects. The digital identity management provider is in the middle of a rough patch

Shares of the medical device maker DexCom (NASDAQ: DXCM) shot about 50% higher in October. Unfortunately, the stock is still around 25% below the peak it reached in late 2021. 

Investors who have

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) isn't posting the same type of blockbuster growth metrics that investors celebrated in 2021. The software giant's latest earnings report showed weakening sales in a few key