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Stocks of storage and memory products manufacturers were the S&P 500 index's top performers in 2025 by a country mile.

Four of them posted gains of more than 200% for the year -- quite a bit more

Most investors wouldn't think to check the automotive industry for luxury stocks. That's because the auto industry is notorious for intense competition, low margins, and a high price of doing

On Jan. 8, 2026, Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) Chief Executive Officer Stephen J. Altemus executed an option exercise and immediate sale of 12,669 shares for a total transaction value of

My prediction that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) would beat the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) for the third consecutive year came true, as the artificial intelligence (AI) growth stock soared 38.9%, compared

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VBK) and the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:IJT) both aim to capture U.S. small-cap growth stocks, offering investors exposure to

2025 was a strange year for the crypto market. It started off with so much promise, but ended with nearly every major cryptocurrency in the red. Some major cryptocurrencies were down as much as 50%

A lot of people work hard to build a retirement nest egg. But then, once their careers actually end, they wind up disappointed when they realize they're able to withdraw only a limited amount of

In the 12-month period leading up to its peak in February 2025, shares of Costco (NASDAQ: COST) produced a wonderful total return of 52%. But market sentiment has shifted somewhat. And as of Jan.

Investment opportunities like this don't come around very often. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make an impact that few technologies have. Massive gains from improved worker

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) finished 2025 with another winning performance, albeit at a more muted pace. The electric-vehicle (EV) stock was up 11% last year. But over the past decade, as of Jan. 15, it's

People who have read my market predictions in the past have likely already clicked away -- they know that I've been wrong many times before.

That's OK. Author Morgan Housel said it best in his book

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is one of a handful of companies looking to commercialize quantum computers, the next iteration of the traditional computer. While computers are built on the foundation of bits

Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VUG) and SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:DIA) differ most in their sector exposures, number of holdings, and cost, with VUG offering broader

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (NYSEMKT:RSP) both track the S&P 500, yet their approaches differ.

While VOO tracks the traditional

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has changed the world, but it didn't get its start as a company focused on artificial intelligence (AI) processors. A decade ago, the AI hardware leader actually generated the

Whether you've spent the past few years invested in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) or the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ), you've probably been pretty happy with the results.

The latter has

Nextpower (NASDAQ: NXT) stock has risen 131% over the past year. That said, the stock is currently down more than 11% from its 52-week high. With the stock having slipped below $100 per share, is it

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a true pioneer in the internet age. It successfully disrupted the cable TV market, becoming the dominant player in the streaming industry. And investors who have been along

Investing in the stock market is an excellent way to build sustainable long-term wealth. However, with thousands of stocks to choose from, selecting the right ones to invest in can feel

The S&P 500 has galloped higher over the past three years, advancing each time in the double digits -- and this has brought it to a 78% gain over that time period. What's led the charge? Investors

Dividend stocks are a great tool for investors to build long-term wealth in the market. Reinvesting these dividends uses the power of compounding to help generate even more wealth over time. Ford

2025 was the year Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) made its intentions clear. The company spent aggressively on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, doubled down on open-source models through

A Trump Account is a new type of investment account created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The accounts will also come with a pilot program contribution of $1,000 for eligible children --

I'm a dividend investor, and I know what it feels like to explore stocks offering a double-digit yield. You want to believe it is a diamond in the rough that will pay you 10%-plus dividends forever

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF (NASDAQ:ACWX) both offer broad non-U.S. equity exposure, but VXUS is significantly cheaper, holds far more