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The Dow Jones Industrial Average contains 30 handpicked companies that are, or at least once were, leaders in their respective industries. This makes the index an interesting hunting ground for

Natural gas prices recently jumped 20% in a single day. That's a pretty shocking move but, frankly, not all that unusual when it comes to energy prices. If you are looking at the broader energy

Boeing (NYSE: BA) stock rose by 13.9% in December, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The move put a little shine on a disappointing year for the company and comes down

Both Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) saw strong growth in their cloud-computing business units in 2024. While Microsoft's Azure saw the higher revenue growth, it was Amazon's

When the closing bell rang on Dec. 31, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite had delivered respective returns of 13%, 23%, and 29% in 2024. The icing on the cake is that

2024 was a banner year for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), with the stock delivering a total return of 33%, and it currently holds the top spot among all publicly traded companies by market capitalization at

For a second straight year, investors have been given every reason to smile. As of this writing, with one trading day left in 2024, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), a personal devices and technology behemoth, has set many investors up for life over the years. The stock has returned over 250,000% since 1980. A one-time $1,000 investment

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) are very popular stocks among individual and institutional investors, but two highly successful hedge fund managers aggressively bought one and sold

The stock market enjoyed a strong year in 2024 as the S&P 500 hit new records. The challenge for investors looking to get into the market amid such a strong bull run, however, is that valuations

In case you haven't noticed, the bulls have been running wild on Wall Street for two years. As of the closing bell on Dec. 30, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and

The second year of Wall Street's bull market rally didn't disappoint. When the closing bell tolled on Dec. 31, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and growth stock-focused

Dividend investing will likely never go out of style. This is not only because people generally like the idea of earning some money while doing nothing, but also because companies that consistently

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution will be an ongoing focus for investors, given its transformational potential. However, the winners and losers in the market could change rapidly in this

Boeing (NYSE: BA) faces ongoing challenges in 2025. Still, it also has opportunities to execute on its existing backlog in its commercial aerospace and defense businesses.

Despite the company's

Nike (NYSE: NKE) is proving that even some of the most dominant and well-known businesses can hit a rough patch. The S&P 500 is in record territory, but that's not the case for this stock.

Shares of

Arguably, there's been no bigger bull in the artificial-intelligence (AI) rally than Wedbush's Dan Ives.

Ives has been cheerleading the AI boom since shortly after the debut of ChatGPT. In February

2025 will be a pivotal year for chip-giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) as it navigates an industry that it no longer dominates. A multiyear turnaround effort led by former CEO Pat Gelsinger, which aimed to

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is coming off an incredibly strong 2024. Its share price rose by more than 70%, easily outperforming the S&P 500 and its 24% returns. And with the increase in value, that has

Stepping into a new year, investors have a lot to be thankful for. In 2024, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and technology-driven

Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have delivered returns of 33% in 2024 as of this Dec. 30. They have gained momentum since the company released results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter (which ended

The pharmaceutical industry can be a tough business. Companies must innovate constantly to stay relevant because patents protecting their proprietary drugs expire. Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), a longtime

Watching companies set individual records on revenue or earnings is always a great sign for investors, as it indicates the company is reaching new heights. However, there are also some metrics you

When the curtain closes on 2024, investors will be singing Wall Street's praises. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and stock-split euphoria helped lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P

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