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If You'd Invested $1,000 in the iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have TodayPhoto, 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
If You'd Invested $1,000 in the iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Instead of picking individual stocks and hoping to choose the right ones, sometimes, the best way to invest in the stock market is through a broad exchange-traded fund (ETF) like the iShares Core

The Transit OS: Why Koch Is Betting on Via’s Rewrite of Public Mobility
The Transit OS: Why Koch Is Betting on Via’s Rewrite of Public Mobility

On November 12, 2025, Koch, Inc. disclosed a new position in Via Transportation (NYSE:VIA), acquiring 1,700,231 shares valued at $81.75 million, according to an SEC filing.

Koch, Inc. established a

1 Growth Stock Down 25% to Buy Right NowPhoto, 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
1 Growth Stock Down 25% to Buy Right Now

The market has been quite volatile this past week, and some stocks have been hit harder than others. One growth stock that has been slammed is Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), which is down more than

Retiring in 2026? 3 Things You Absolutely Need to Beforehand.
Retiring in 2026? 3 Things You Absolutely Need to Beforehand.

The end of any given calendar year can be an exciting time if you're someone who enjoys the holiday season. But if you're planning to retire in 2026, the next few weeks may be even more exciting if

What Is One of the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Right Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&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=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
What Is One of the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Right Now?

The stock price of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has rocketed 167% year to date, yet it still offers promising upside potential over the next several years. The memory chip supplier is reporting

Where Will Bitcoin Be in 10 Years?:
Where Will Bitcoin Be in 10 Years?

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) trailing-10-year return is magnificent. The world's first and most valuable cryptocurrency has seen its price catapult 28,000% higher (as of Nov. 20). This easily makes it

Microsoft and Nvidia Just Signed a Multibillion-Dollar Deal With Anthropic. Here's What It Really Means for Investors.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
Microsoft and Nvidia Just Signed a Multibillion-Dollar Deal With Anthropic. Here's What It Really Means for Investors.

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) just announced a partnership with foundational large language model (LLM) maker Anthropic. As part of the deal, Anthropic has agreed to buy $30

2 Things Every Joby Aviation Investor Needs to Know
2 Things Every Joby Aviation Investor Needs to Know

Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) is an electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft start-up that's been attracting a lot of attention from investors lately. However, there are two things

Why Walmart Keeps Trouncing TargetPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Specialty food store, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7a8f69d5-c26e-46d9-b403-d3e5e9562eca.png
Why Walmart Keeps Trouncing Target

Arguably, no two retailers are a bigger part of Americans' everyday lives than Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT). They are the only two national brick-and-mortar multi-category retailers

My 2 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Amusement park, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-9ykfBOFTwqbOHnaukQ2bUqdm.png?st=2023-05-13T13%3A50%3A52Z&se=2023-05-13T15%3A50%3A52Z&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=2023-05-12T20%3A43%3A22Z&ske=2023-05-13T20%3A43%3A22Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=G2Gltvd1Lg2exXRILeKuP5%2BTSWMna0SOjxb75jCyrG0%3D
My 2 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so if you've come looking for stock picks, I'm grateful that you made your way here. As an investor for the past 35 years, I've seen a lot in the market. I'm

The 4 Smartest Ways to Pay for Home Improvements in Retirement
The 4 Smartest Ways to Pay for Home Improvements in Retirement

Now that you're home more after retiring, you may notice things you'd like to change. The changes you envision could range from painting to gutting a room and starting over with a remodel. Given

What Is 1 of the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Artificial intelligence developer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/ee32e77c-b7d6-424b-91ea-4023f2292688.png
What Is 1 of the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is in the early stages of a massive, long-term investment curve, as evidenced by Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) latest financial results, released last week. Investors who

4 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years -- Including Soundhound and Taiwan SemiconductorPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Consumer electronics manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/0defe5ca-333a-451e-9549-4f262e278fc7.png
4 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years -- Including Soundhound and Taiwan Semiconductor

It's true that it's hard to beat dividend-paying stocks for long-term portfolio growth, as healthy and prospering dividend payers will tend to increase their payouts to shareholders regularly -- no

This Stock Soared 9,800% in 2025. Here's 1 Key Reason Why Investors Are Piling In (Spoiler: It's Regencell Bioscience Holdings (RGC) Stock)Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/2a011bdc-adca-4de9-8457-d868b31178cf.png
This Stock Soared 9,800% in 2025. Here's 1 Key Reason Why Investors Are Piling In (Spoiler: It's Regencell Bioscience Holdings (RGC) Stock)

Shares of Regencell Bioscience Holdings (NASDAQ: RGC) have been on quite a ride since their 2021 initial public offering (IPO), surging 9,800% year to date (as of Nov. 19). That's enough to drive

Prediction: This Incredible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Stock Will Join the $1 Trillion Club by 2035 (Hint: It's Not Palantir)Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Cloud computing provider, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/8d7b6619-8b3b-4e9e-b659-68643d72528e.png
Prediction: This Incredible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Stock Will Join the $1 Trillion Club by 2035 (Hint: It's Not Palantir)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly getting embedded into all types of enterprise software. Based on its promise to automate tasks, generate code faster than humans, and elevate its users'

Ranking the Best "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy for 2026. Here's My No. 6 Pick.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/bee95973-d201-429b-849e-52867059bd1a.png
Ranking the Best "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy for 2026. Here's My No. 6 Pick.

Each stock in the "Magnificent Seven" -- Nvidia, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla -- has outperformed the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the last three

Could Recursion Pharmaceuticals Be the Next Big Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Data analytics provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/d1295d04-cceb-4f1c-be2b-32ca46621336.png
Could Recursion Pharmaceuticals Be the Next Big Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock?

Several stocks on the market offer investors the opportunity to capitalize on the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence (AI). The list includes some of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, as

Is GE Vernova Stock a Buy Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Semiconductor company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/92ce44e9-64c7-4458-9a95-b706ed510490.png
Is GE Vernova Stock a Buy Now?

Energy demand is soaring, driven by the rapid growth of power-hungry data centers servicing artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This has created a huge opportunity for GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV)

Could Buying Ford Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Could Buying Ford Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

Despite trade worries and general economic uncertainty that continues to be on investors' minds, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has had a terrific year. Shares have climbed 25% in 2025 (as of Nov.

Which 8 Questions Should You Ask Before Retiring in a Bear Market?
Which 8 Questions Should You Ask Before Retiring in a Bear Market?

You probably don't need a former reporter to tell you this, but there's a longtime saying in the news business: "If it bleeds, it leads." In other words, people pay more attention to bad news than

The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/012f8213-0bd1-4831-98f2-6d5fae956d6a.png
The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

It's a tricky time to be in the market. Most investors understand stocks as a whole -- and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in particular -- are overvalued; we're even seeing hints that a

Here's Why Dec. 10 Could Be a Big Day for the Stock MarketPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Hedge fund, neutral atmosphere, photo by Charlie Waite: https://img.theapi.app/temp/95282efd-f725-49c0-be40-aa74627f7ccc.png
Here's Why Dec. 10 Could Be a Big Day for the Stock Market

Wednesday, Dec. 10, could turn out to be a very big day for the stock market and equity investors. That's the day the Federal Reserve's interest-rate-setting committee -- the Federal Open Market

Nvidia Beat Earnings, but Investors Are Asking the Wrong Question. Here's the Right One.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Cloud computing provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/893880f6-c6d9-4518-b1a0-f0be05207ac4.png
Nvidia Beat Earnings, but Investors Are Asking the Wrong Question. Here's the Right One.

They say the sequel is never as good as the original, but Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) seems to be proving that wrong. Three years after the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT, which kicked off the artificial

Why Micron and SK Hynix Could Quietly Become the Real AI WinnersPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Clinical research organization, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-d5U47McddROtnUwv1JIaZvc2.png?st=2023-05-04T16%3A11%3A57Z&se=2023-05-04T18%3A11%3A57Z&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=2023-05-04T16%3A04%3A37Z&ske=2023-05-05T16%3A04%3A37Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=KvGLXJQj4L2uYw31IYBsPpHX4telRq/7natMW2uEF58%3D
Why Micron and SK Hynix Could Quietly Become the Real AI Winners

Investors who are looking for high-potential artificial intelligence (AI) stocks often pick well-known semiconductor players such as Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, hyperscalers such as Amazon

Can Cruise Ships Help Disney Stock Coast Higher in 2026?
Can Cruise Ships Help Disney Stock Coast Higher in 2026?

Mickey Mouse is building an armada of cruise ships. It could help Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) chart a course to higher returns for its swaying, if not seasick, shareholders after years of market-lagging