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Your Emergency Fund: How Much Do You Really Need?
Financial planners generally suggest that you should aim to save six months' worth of expenses for emergencies. And while this is a good goal, in this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt
3 Things About Meta Platforms That Smart Investors Know
It has been a terrible year for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), with shares tumbling more than 70% year to date. The social media company has lost $660 billion in value -- roughly equivalent to the
Could AMC Entertainment Become a Penny Stock?
Penny stocks are shares in companies that trade for less than $5.00 per share. With a current price of $6.67, AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) isn't far from that mark. And while the stock might look
Is Apple Stock a Buy Now?
Big technology companies, such as Meta Platforms and Microsoft, are having a horrid time on the stock market this earnings season thanks to the macroeconomic slowdown, but Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)
This Passive-Income Machine Continues to Showcase Why It's a Great Buy
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) has been an unstoppable passive-income machine over the years. The energy master limited partnership (MLP) has increased its payout for 24 straight years.
2 Stocks Wall Street Thinks Could Deliver 50% or More Upside
While market sell-offs can be brutal, they also open up opportunities to purchase some stocks that were previously trading near uninvestable levels. According to Wall Street analysts, two companies
Why Archer Daniels Midland Stock Jumped 20% in October
Shares of Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE: ADM) far outperformed the S&P 500 in October, rising 20.5% for the month compared to an 8% increase by the broad market index, according to data compiled by
AMD Shaves Nearly $3 Billion From 2022 Revenue Target
As of early August, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) was aiming for full-year revenue of $26.3 billion. Tumbling demand for PCs and inventory reductions across the PC supply chain have thrown a
This Stock Could 10X in 5 Years
This bear market has been brutal. Numerous stocks have fallen as much as 90%, and some might never recover. Consumer health company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) is 80% off its highs, which means
2 Top Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now
The stock market has stabilized a bit in recent weeks, but lots of high-quality stocks are still hanging out in Wall Street's bargain bin. Smart investors can set up fantastic long-term positions by
3 Year-End Investing Strategies You Should Consider Right Now
In a perfect world, the calendar wouldn't matter when it comes to investing. Companies would always be fairly valued based on their future prospects, and major price swings would be rare events
Got $5,000? Buy These 3 Dividend Kings And Hold Them Forever
Whether you're looking to make some extra dough from dividend income or build defensive investments into your portfolio, Dividend Kings are stocks you should know about these days. What they all
Why Is Airbnb Stock Down After Great Earnings?
In this video, I will be going over Airbnb's (NASDAQ: ABNB) Q3 earnings and discuss why the stock is down after reporting strong earnings.
For the full insights, do watch the video, consider
Livent Earnings Soar 925% on Robust Lithium Demand for EV Batteries
Livent (NYSE: LTHM) stock declined 5.9% in Tuesday's after-hours trading session following the lithium producer's release of its third-quarter report.
The stock's drop is likely due in large part
Why Dividend Kings Are Good Buys During a Bear Market
2022 has been a rough year for the stock market. While some stocks (like those of energy companies) have produced solid returns this year, many more have found themselves caught up in the bear
Surprise! It Isn't Just Meta Investing Heavily in the Metaverse.
In the wake of the Great Recession back in 2008, the stock market got hooked on cloud computing. The new cloud IT infrastructure -- the backbone of what has become known as software-as-a-service
Down 53%, Is Nvidia Stock a Buy Now?
The semiconductor industry is prone to booms and busts. But over the long term, the best chip companies can deliver fortune-building returns to their investors.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has done just
Nasdaq Bear Market: 1 Stock That Could Weather the Storm
The Nasdaq Composite, a tech-heavy index, has gotten beaten up in 2022. With the steep drop in tech stock interest and the struggles that many stocks in the index have had, the Nasdaq is down more
Why Pagaya Stock Dropped 23% in October
Shares of Pagaya Technologies (NASDAQ: PGY) stock tanked another 23% in October after losing 84% of their value in September according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The
2 Reasons to Sell Lam Research, but 2 Much Better Reasons to Buy
Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX), a semiconductor processing equipment company, released its latest earnings on Oct. 19. There was some bad news in the report that could eventually weigh down the stock
Forget the 401(k) -- Consider These Retirement Accounts Instead
The 401(k) has become synonymous with retirement savings. Considering that over 40% of U.S. workers participate in this retirement strategy, this doesn't come as a surprise.
Given the right
The 1 Stat That Makes Alphabet Stock a Screaming Buy
When digging into Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) latest business results, it's easy to focus on slowing advertising demand or its rising headcount. While these are understandable
Why Etsy Stock Lost 6% in October
Shares of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) stock lost 6% in October according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. At the same time, the S&P 500 gained 7.5%. Investors might be preparing for a
Want the Max $4,194 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need
There is a maximum Social Security benefit seniors can receive. In 2022, it's $4,194. This generous retirement benefit is available to people who earned the highest possible average wage and wait as
Better Buy: Home Depot or All 30 Dow Jones Stocks?
People are looking for good investments after this year's bear market losses. Getting your stock portfolio right is especially important if a recovery is around the corner. If you're deciding


