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There are 30 components in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. It may surprise investors to learn that the bottom-two performers so far this year are Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD), which

In the stock market, past performance isn't a guarantee of future success. Still, it's worth considering investing in companies with a habit of beating the market. If said company can replicate the

For years, blockbuster movie releases played exclusively in theaters for 75 to 90 days. Due to COVID-19, studios completely overhauled their agreements with distributors, and the theatrical release

Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU), a leading streaming platform, announced a few weeks ago that it is extending its partnership with the tech giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The multiyear partnership will allow

Passive income is sort of the pinnacle of investment success. That's why we invest, so we can make our money work for us, and not the other way around. Lots of people have found many ways to succeed

The U.S. Federal Reserve is now walking a tightrope trying to strike a balance between ever-increasing inflation and sluggish economic growth. In March 2022, the U.S. consumer price index (CPI, a

Some investors may understandably be concerned about the stock market potentially crashing. After all, it's been volatile ever since inflation started rearing its head late in 2021. That led the

Sales surged for Home Depot (NYSE: HD) due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Suddenly, folks were working, learning, and entertaining themselves at home most of the time. Many homes were not equipped for

Dividend income can really add up. Since 1930, dividend payments have contributed 40% of the total returns for the S&P 500 Index, according to data from Morningstar and Hartford Funds. Furthermore,

Investors haven't had many reasons to celebrate iRobot's (NASDAQ: IRBT) latest operating trends. Demand is high for premium robotic cleaning devices, yet it hasn't been easy to capitalize on that

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) has been a dividend growth dynamo over the years. The clean energy infrastructure operator has increased its payment every quarter since its initial public

Warner Brothers Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) began life as a stand-alone, combined company after a long, drawn-out merger. Its stock price has been volatile and the brand new shareholder base consists of

Amidst the continuing tech stock sell-off, e-commerce leader Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) made headlines last week as the latest tech giant to announce a stock split. Apple and Tesla both completed stock

No matter what approach you take to investing, your goal is no doubt to make as much money as possible. And if you're willing to dabble in these specific real estate strategies, you could end up

The toys and games industry has been growing for a number of years. Projections for the sector's growth should lead to good returns for investors, especially since toy stocks are modestly valued

We're not even four months into the year. Yet already, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) stock is up 46% year to date (YTD) -- much higher than any of the other 29 components in the Dow Jones Industrial Average

Over almost the first four months of 2021, the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite have lost 6% and 14%, respectively. Although both indexes have bounced off their lows, the pullback serves

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is scheduled to report 2022 first-quarter earnings results on Monday, April 25. The iconic beverage brand is thriving as economies reopen and folks visit restaurants more often

During stock market sell-offs, folks often flock to what they deem to be safe stocks to avoid further losses. But that short-term mindset leaves a portfolio vulnerable to missing out on

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) remains one of the worst-performing stocks in the tech sector. Shares are down over 65% in 2022, have tumbled 73% from the all-time high hit last November, and they've lost 20%

After hitting its all-time high late last year, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has since lost a third of its value. But the semiconductor giant still has the potential to become a trillion-dollar

Market volatility is picking up. The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 8% between April 5 and April 11. Rising inflation, geopolitical tensions, lingering consequences from COVID-19, and cramped supply

Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) were in fine form on the stock market last month, gaining 12% and giving investors some relief after a terrible start to 2022. But, April is turning out to be another

Technology stocks have been put through the wringer by the market as of late. Dread over future interest rate hikes and uncertainty about Russia and Ukraine have spurred investors to exit positions

Investing for the long haul is a long-proven way to build wealth, and patience is well-rewarded for those who pick well and let great companies take care of their businesses and their investors.