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After the markets close on Feb. 2, investors will get a look at how the artificial intelligence (AI) narrative is holding up as data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) reports

So far in 2026, the S&P 500 continues to float near its all-time high. However, not all industries have joined in on this success. Take the broader software niche as an example.

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Investing in the S&P 500 has historically yielded strong gains for investors. While its returns can vary from one year to another, for decades, its average annual return is about 10%. At that rate,

When the young Warren Buffett asked for Susie Thompson's hand in marriage, he got it -- but only after a political rant.

Harry Truman had lost the fight against communism, Susie's father, Doc

We're in the era of artificial intelligence. The growth of AI is affecting nearly every sector of the stock market, but perhaps nothing is as exciting as the opportunities in generative AI, which is

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) delivered a gain worthy of a technology growth stock last year. The pharma giant's shares soared 39%, which is a pretty impressive 12-month gain for a company in this industry

When most people think of a retirement account, they think of a 401(k) because it's the most common in America by a long shot. Over the years, 401(k)s have undoubtedly helped millions of Americans

The XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) cryptocurrency soared to $3.65 per token last July, marking the highest price since 2018. Investors were bullish because its parent company, Ripple, finally settled a five-year

When the biggest and "safest" investments in the world start to get questioned, it's necessary to take a hard look at what the idea of "safety" actually means.

On that note, if major foreign holders

History doesn't repeat itself, but it certainly it helps you see patterns -- especially in financial markets, which are characterized by booms and busts driven by macroeconomic factors like the

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has been in business since 1886. The company has experienced significant success along the way. However, its share price has never been higher than the levels already

The cryptocurrency market just finished up a difficult year. Its market cap declined by about 10% in 2025. Today, the entire industry is valued at just under $3 trillion. It's certainly still an

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a major investing theme in recent years -- but it isn't the only high-growth area advancing at a rapid pace. Quantum computing also has grabbed investors'

Despite all the attention paid to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the addressable opportunity for AI still pales in comparison to the global retail industry. According to the latest update

In the past year, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) shares have added 128% and Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) shares have advanced 1,280%. But certain Wall Street analysts think these artificial

The S&P North American Technology Software Index tracks the performance of 111 software stocks. It has underperformed the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) by 19 percentage points during the past year, the

Three decades ago, the advent and proliferation of the internet changed corporate America's growth trajectory forever. It introduced sales and marketing channels that hadn't previously existed, as

Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ: OPEN) might win the award for the 2025 meme stock of the year. But although it gained 264% last year, it's still 81% off its all-time highs.

Is this the right time to

When it comes to certain aspects of life, I can admit that I tend to be a bit stubborn. For example, there is only one acceptable paper towel brand in my household. And if my spouse dares to buy

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has made a lot of headlines recently, primarily due to its bid to acquire certain assets from media company Warner Bros. Discovery. This interest was further fueled when

The best investments are often companies that can sustain success for years, even decades. All investors need to do is buy and hold the shares, letting revenue and earnings pile up year in and year

Even near all-time highs, the S&P 500 still offers plenty of stocks that can deliver outstanding returns to patient investors. Those looking for the best of the bunch to invest in right now should

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is one of several leading companies in a newly emerging segment of the transportation sector: urban air mobility. Urban air mobility refers to the movement of people and

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shared some impressive stats with investors when it announced its fourth-quarter 2025 results on Tuesday afternoon. The streaming titan has surpassed 325 million paid

For the last three years, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been predominantly displayed in digital environments. Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Gemini have transformed