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If you have $5,000 you can afford to invest in the stock market right now, dividend stocks could be your best option. They can help make the most of your investment income, especially with growth

So far, 2022 has been a pretty hectic year for the market. But successful investors will know to ignore all the volatility and noise and focus on what matters most. The market will recover in the

In Wednesday-morning trading, stock markets are mixed -- the Nasdaq down a fraction of a percent, the S&P 500 up a different fraction of a percent on moderately good inflation data -- a pleasant

Shares of Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) have been zigzagging lately -- down 18% year to date, but they also rose 4.5% following the release of the company's latest results on May 3. For its fiscal

Target (NYSE: TGT) is scheduled to report fiscal 2022 first-quarter earnings on May 18. The retailer has thrived since the pandemic's onset, buoyed in part by its strong omnichannel offering.

In this video, I will go over Fiverr's (NYSE: FVRR) first-quarter earnings and talk about how well the business is performing in an unpredictable environment. 

For the full insights, do watch the

Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) thrived at the pandemic's onset. In two quarters, the company added 75 million monthly active users (MAUs). The image-based social media app saw an influx of folks looking for

On Wall Street, many people look at big investors as "smart money." Basically, the idea is that whales like Blackstone (NYSE: BX), which has over $900 billion in assets under management, have the

If you're rattled by the market's turbulence over the last few days and not sure where to turn for a safe harbor, you aren't alone -- nor are you powerless. Though portfolios everywhere are getting

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: FB) is having a forgettable year in 2022. The company formerly known as Facebook has seen roughly 50% of its market value wiped away. A number of headwinds -- including

Even though investors hoping to grow wealthy often put a lot of effort into hunting for "the next big idea," the road to riches is usually more boring. If you invest consistently in high-quality

The stock market is having a forgettable 2022 so far thanks to multiple headwinds, such as the geopolitical instability in Europe, surging inflation, a contracting economy, and a hawkish Federal

Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) plans to report fiscal 2022 first-quarter earnings on May 18. The second-largest home improvement company in the world is expecting sales growth to moderate in the coming year.

It almost felt like someone knew Plug Power's (NASDAQ: PLUG) news would be bad. Shares of hydrogen fuel cell pioneer Plug Power plunged more than 14% in daily trading Monday morning, ahead of the

The S&P 500 Index has been in a downdraft, which materially increases uncertainty for long-term investors. However, weak markets can be a good time to start looking for dividend stocks, given that

Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) posted its first-quarter earnings report on May 9. The online insurance provider's revenue rose 89% year over year to $44.3 million, which beat analysts' estimates by $1.1

So far, 2022 has been rough for investors. This is especially true for the technology and internet sectors. While the S&P 500 is "only" down 13.5% year to date, the Nasdaq 100, which comprises 100

A market crash is a sudden and dramatic drop in prices across a broad index of stocks, usually by at least 20%. The description is open to some interpretation, but many investors would argue that

All dividend-paying companies are not created equal. While there are some companies you can say have a reliable dividend, there are others who get the celebrated title of "Dividend King."

If you're

The stock market has been falling steadily for weeks, and Wednesday morning didn't bring immediate relief. News that the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% in April with core figures climbing

The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector has cooled off considerably this year. Shares of the average REIT ended April down more than 8% on the year, weighed down by higher interest rates and

Real estate investments have a long history in this country of moving independently of the stock market, which sounds like a pretty good thing right about now.

But investing directly in real estate

The true testament of a stock's quality is its ability to consistently hike its dividend decade after decade. This is because stocks that steadily pay shareholders more cash with each passing year

Earning passive income through real estate investing sounds pretty appealing. You can earn money from your investments while working a full-time job, traveling, caring for kids or others, or just

Last month was a brutal one for the markets, with the S&P 500 falling 9%. It was the worst April for the index in 52 years. Inflation, rising interest rates, and a war in Ukraine are just a few of