Blog

You've spent years planning for retirement, dreaming of that day when you stop watching the clock and begin to relax. Since you don't have to begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from

Vanguard and iShares are two of the biggest brand names among exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsors. Their wide range of fund offerings coupled with rock bottom fees make them a preferred destination

Social Security is changing in important ways in 2026.

Many of these changes are beneficial and are going to help retirees. For example, seniors will benefit from a 2.8% Social Security COLA that

The artificial intelligence (AI) market boom has been a water-cooler staple for more than three years. Wall Street is still abuzz with AI talk, and it's market-moving stuff.

Early AI leaders have

After a legendary run spanning more than six decades, Warren Buffett has stepped away as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). It's going to be hard not to associate Berkshire

Buying and selling Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has made some investors rich, considering that its value has surged 1,200% during the past six years. That means a previous $20,000 investment would be worth

With shares trading up by almost 172% over the last 12 months, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) was one of 2025's biggest winners in the generative artificial intelligence (AI) software space.

Although it was nothing short of a roller-coaster ride in 2025 for the stock market's benchmark index, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), the third year of the bull market didn't disappoint. Following a

For the last three years, the talk on Wall Street has centered on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to positively impact corporate growth and the lives of billions

Investors looking for "cheap" stocks may find today's market less accommodating. The S&P 500 average P/E ratio is above 31, and while that is not a record high, it has risen significantly from the

Last October, the Social Security Administration announced that benefits would be going up by 2.8% in 2026. The news was a mixed bag.

On the one hand, a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is

Ten stocks traded on U.S. exchanges currently have a market capitalization of at least $1 trillion. The following list places them in descending order based on the upside or downside implied by the

Stock splits have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years. The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), growing corporate profit, and expectations of further interest rate

Got some idle cash you're looking to put to work for a while, but aren't interested in any of the market's many crowded trades right now? If so, you're not alone.

Fortunately, you've got options. If

Generative AI, the first widely accessible iteration of artificial intelligence, is still growing rapidly, but intrepid investors are already pondering what's next. The answer now appears to be

The release of ChatGPT in late 2022 kicked off an artificial intelligence (AI) boom that continues to this day. Advances in generative AI have fueled a tidal wave of adoption across consumer and

As artificial intelligence (AI) innovation accelerates, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is stepping up its progress. It made several important announcements recently, bringing out new technology and

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the most valuable stock in the world today, with a market cap of $4.5 trillion, as its name has become synonymous with artificial intelligence (AI). Its AI chips dominate

In 2025, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) faced a notable increase in medical costs amid other challenges, forcing management to cut its earnings guidance in April before withdrawing it completely a

Although the market is hovering around all-time highs, it doesn't mean that investors should avoid buying stocks. In fact, I think there are several great investment opportunities to take advantage

On Tuesday, New York-based Value Holdings Management disclosed a buy of 98,289 shares of Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT), an estimated $7.66 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.

More than a week into 2026, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is off to a positive start to the year. At this writing, it was up just under 2% to begin the year, potentially paving the way for a

One thing in America that's seemingly unavoidable is taxes. There are taxes on your income, the home you own, the items you purchase, capital gains, and even inheritance. People may not be the

Image source: The Motley Fool.

Jan. 8, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET

Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected]

Continue reading

Source Fool.com

On January 9, Capital Asset Advisory Services disclosed a buy of 79,178 shares of the Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VTC), an estimated $6.19 million trade based on quarterly average