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3 Dividend ETFs to Buy Not Named SCHDPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Risk management company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-vkrXsXVXnZepYEkiT4BvjtCA.png?st=2023-05-14T13%3A27%3A43Z&se=2023-05-14T15%3A27%3A43Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-14T00%3A09%3A01Z&ske=2023-05-15T00%3A09%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=y1VhH4rrtYGKSVOHO3rBwhpmvE42GCwp7%2BKdLaLI7kA%3D
3 Dividend ETFs to Buy Not Named SCHD

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is far and away the most popular dividend ETF on the market today, but there are other great options that can offer higher growth potential

Vanguard Cuts Fees on 53 Funds Including VIG and VYM
Vanguard Cuts Fees on 53 Funds Including VIG and VYM

One of the things that Vanguard has focused on for decades is shareholder-friendly policies that keep management fees to a minimum.

The company recently followed through on that pledge again by

Why Microsoft's Relatively Small Number of Paying Copilot Customers Could Be a Blessing in DisguisePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Why Microsoft's Relatively Small Number of Paying Copilot Customers Could Be a Blessing in Disguise

If you're a large tech conglomerate, chances are you've probably built your own artificial intelligence models that can power AI chatbots and even agentic AI assistants that can automate or complete

Eli Lilly Just Delivered Great News for Investors -- and It Goes Beyond Weight-Loss Drugs
Eli Lilly Just Delivered Great News for Investors -- and It Goes Beyond Weight-Loss Drugs

It's no secret that Eli Lilly's (NYSE: LLY) strong performance in recent years is due in large part to its clinical and commercial progress with tirzepatide, a medicine approved for diabetes and

This Dividend ETF You Haven't Heard of Is Springing to Life
This Dividend ETF You Haven't Heard of Is Springing to Life

Experienced dividend investors may know about the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index, which is a basket of S&P 500 member firms that have boosted payouts for a minimum of 25 straight years. That

Are You Really Ready to Start Collecting Social Security? 3 Signs It Might Be the Perfect Time.
Are You Really Ready to Start Collecting Social Security? 3 Signs It Might Be the Perfect Time.

There are a number of tricky decisions you might have to make in the context of retirement planning. These include whether to downsize, what Medicare coverage to buy, and when to sign up for Social

Forget Tariffs! Earnings Quality Is a Far More Sinister Worry for Wall Street.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Quarry, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YQuR80w6IvxjemEoWYDXbEZo.png?st=2023-10-15T10%3A03%3A37Z&se=2023-10-15T12%3A03%3A37Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-10-14T14%3A03%3A01Z&ske=2023-10-15T14%3A03%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=/3q45HS%2B7KQiNIRh0W63diwmt7u%2BeQQMkMTkhvmYMtE%3D
Forget Tariffs! Earnings Quality Is a Far More Sinister Worry for Wall Street.

The third year of Wall Street's bull market rally didn't disappoint. When the curtain closed last year, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) had risen 16%, marking its third consecutive year of gains

Nio Touts First Adjusted Profit -- Here's What It Isn't SayingPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YEvJ4lsD0cnHYMSisqF0KmhC.png?st=2023-12-29T13%3A52%3A04Z&se=2023-12-29T15%3A52%3A04Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-12-29T03%3A19%3A21Z&ske=2023-12-30T03%3A19%3A21Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=cgEmp8qYLk6LiC9uwJEp9XOt32ky3AObpdzG41upqzc%3D
Nio Touts First Adjusted Profit -- Here's What It Isn't Saying

Over the past four months Nio (NYSE: NIO) has shed roughly 35% of its value, giving risk-tolerant investors an opportunity to scoop up shares of a promising Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker. The

BlackRock & State Street Rejected Her ETF. It Just Returned 5X Its Category Average.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Asset management firm, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-4Gf80r47YD589EFtjlMy4oXE.png?st=2023-05-06T14%3A52%3A24Z&se=2023-05-06T16%3A52%3A24Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-06T00%3A39%3A24Z&ske=2023-05-07T00%3A39%3A24Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=d8x8qxYEsZ8AfRwcBw8eUkxkNQFVf9GobJgEag27Xug%3D
BlackRock & State Street Rejected Her ETF. It Just Returned 5X Its Category Average.

Who doesn't love a good underdog story?

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry has largely been dominated by three heavyweights: Vanguard, State Street, and BlackRock. With other major issuers

5 Best Stocks to Buy in February
5 Best Stocks to Buy in February

All 5 stocks that I will discuss in today's video have gone through some sort of pullback, and that volatility is expected to continue throughout the foreseeable future as investors rotate. However

Is SCHF the Right International ETF for a Diversified Portfolio?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Janitorial service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/4d4e885c-79e9-4b8f-bd91-e9721cd7c2e9.png
Is SCHF the Right International ETF for a Diversified Portfolio?

Remember all the 2025 chatter about international stocks finally outperforming domestic equities? Well, it's continuing in 2026, and with good reason. Since the start of the year, the MSCI EAFE inde

What Is 1 of the Best Cryptocurrencies to Own for the Next 10 Years?
What Is 1 of the Best Cryptocurrencies to Own for the Next 10 Years?

Without a doubt, the cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile. However, investors who picked the right digital assets and held through the ups and downs have seen huge gains. Perhaps there's an

An Activist Investor Emerges to Try Thwarting Netflix's Proposed Acquisition of Warner Bros.' Assets. What Will Happen Next?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
An Activist Investor Emerges to Try Thwarting Netflix's Proposed Acquisition of Warner Bros.' Assets. What Will Happen Next?

The ongoing saga over whether Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) or Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) has as much drama as one of the streaming platform's hit

2 Top Dividend Stocks Energy Investors Can Buy in February for Long-Term Income
2 Top Dividend Stocks Energy Investors Can Buy in February for Long-Term Income

Nuclear energy is one of the most exciting growth opportunities in the energy industry. Electricity generated by splitting the atom is the cleanest and among the safest options available, by far.

3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever: A Long-Term Play for Your Portfolio
3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever: A Long-Term Play for Your Portfolio

There's been a lot of volatility in the market lately, which has understandably made many investors rethink which stocks they should be invested in and which will stand the test of time.

While there

Forget AI Stocks: This Crypto Miner Is the Real Infrastructure Play of 2026:
Forget AI Stocks: This Crypto Miner Is the Real Infrastructure Play of 2026

Crypto mining stocks are hot right now, but not for the reason you might think. With the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) taking a nosedive below the $100,000 price level, crypto mining companies are

Should You Buy the Dip in Microsoft Stock?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Should You Buy the Dip in Microsoft Stock?

A little more than three years ago, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) helped kick off the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution after the company invested billions into ChatGPT developer OpenAI. Since

Should You Invest $500 in NuScale Power Right Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gold mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/94faf2bd-99c1-4ea6-b55d-fdcab23c3865.png
Should You Invest $500 in NuScale Power Right Now?

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is a nuclear technology company trying to change how we build nuclear power plants. In simple terms, it wants to build small nuclear reactors that can be produced in a

Worried About AI Stock Prices? This Beaten-Down Alternative Is Potentially the Smarter BetPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Artificial intelligence developer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/12e2798a-1095-4653-8f49-2a7aee633b4e.png
Worried About AI Stock Prices? This Beaten-Down Alternative Is Potentially the Smarter Bet

Are you worried about an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble? You're not alone if you are. Fears abound in the media that AI stocks are going through the same cycle internet stocks did during the

Why the SpaceX IPO Will Be Good, Bad, and Ugly for Other Space Stocks
Why the SpaceX IPO Will Be Good, Bad, and Ugly for Other Space Stocks

In 2026, Elon Musk is proposing an initial public offering (IPO) for SpaceX. The IPO, when and if it happens, won't make it the biggest company in the world. At $1.5 trillion in presumed market

Did Google's Gemini Just Say "Checkmate" to OpenAI's ChatGPT?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/66e3509e-f4c6-4a7b-8e88-53fcc02cf17f.png
Did Google's Gemini Just Say "Checkmate" to OpenAI's ChatGPT?

While there were many preceding events that led to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT in November 2022 seemed to really trigger the start of what some are

President Donald Trump and Wall Street Want Lower Interest Rates -- but Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh May Have Other PlansPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Quarry, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YQuR80w6IvxjemEoWYDXbEZo.png?st=2023-10-15T10%3A03%3A37Z&se=2023-10-15T12%3A03%3A37Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-10-14T14%3A03%3A01Z&ske=2023-10-15T14%3A03%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=/3q45HS%2B7KQiNIRh0W63diwmt7u%2BeQQMkMTkhvmYMtE%3D
President Donald Trump and Wall Street Want Lower Interest Rates -- but Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh May Have Other Plans

In case you haven't noticed, the stock market has been practically unstoppable for the better part of the last seven years. The benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has gained at least 16% in six of

3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in FebruaryPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Underwriting company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-N0Y6W7kvQQgUHnb7hSHO9TTV.png?st=2024-05-14T11%3A36%3A30Z&se=2024-05-14T13%3A36%3A30Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2024-05-13T19%3A10%3A46Z&ske=2024-05-14T19%3A10%3A46Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=1qvKLOloU0OWrpqzcuH7YcgBv7QI0hAOq2gAtJGiGqs%3D
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in February

He may have stepped down from his role as CEO and chief stock picker as of the end of last year, but Warren Buffett's proverbial fingerprints are still all over Berkshire Hathaway's current

The Beaten-Down Gaming Stock Wall Street Insiders Are Quietly BuyingPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Toy manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://img.theapi.app/temp/2788fcd3-d339-4592-8f5c-a3b9125dc61f.png
The Beaten-Down Gaming Stock Wall Street Insiders Are Quietly Buying

Gaming stocks have had it rough over the past six months. Whether it's mainstays like Nintendo, down 43%, or newer players like Sea Limited, down 27%, the industry has been hammered since October.

This Is the Single Biggest Threat to Your Retirement Security
This Is the Single Biggest Threat to Your Retirement Security

You could be making a mistake right now that is putting your financial security in retirement in jeopardy. It's one of the single most difficult mistakes to recover from, and many people never get