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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is chock-full of industry-leading companies --- many of which pay dividends. But stodgy dividend-paying companies aren't in style right now.

The biggest announcement of the year for Social Security's more than 70 million beneficiaries is rapidly approaching. In a little over two weeks, on Oct. 15, the Social Security Administration (SSA)

For much of the last 16 years, the stock market has been unstoppable. With the exception of the five-week COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020, and the roughly nine-month bear market in 2022, the

If you're ever in need of a new stock pick, you can always borrow an idea or two from Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio of holdings hand-picked by Warren Buffett himself. And

I've always loved dividend stocks. I love receiving a notification every quarter or (in the cases of some stocks) every month that my dividend has been applied and reinvested into my account. I love

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is one of the best performing stocks of the last few years. Trading at a price of just $4 or $5 in early 2024, the stock has now shot up around 10x in value in the last 18

Typically, when a company announces it is raising capital through an equity offering, the share price declines. There are a number of reasons for that, including shareholder dilution or simply a red

Fluor (NYSE: FLR) investors have been very happy over the last five years. Over that time period, shares have risen in value by roughly 365%. That's a compound annual growth rate of 36%, more than 3

Many investors are growing bullish on electric vehicle (EV) stocks, but it may not be for the reason you think. In years past, they have focused on the growth opportunity in EV sales, which still

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) has become one of investors' favorite stocks to watch. It debuted on the market with an initial public offering back in March, and it operates in the hot space of artificial

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has doubled over the last five years largely thanks to mega-cap tech stocks like the "Ten Titans." Many value-focused companies that distribute a significant portion of

Some companies seem like obvious slam-dunk investments. They have a combination of durable business models, visible growth profiles, and strong financials. Because of that, you don't have to think

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is heading lower in this week's trading. The token price of the meme coin had fallen 14.1% over the past seven days of trading as of 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday. Over the same

The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is a powerhouse, earning total returns of nearly 242% over the last 10 years, as of this writing. While investing in index-tracking funds like an S&P 500 ETF can

With the year winding down, older investors with money sitting in ordinary IRAs may soon need to withdraw at least some of it. It's called a required minimum distribution, or RMD.

What's the

United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), which usually just goes by UPS, has a huge dividend yield of 7.9%. Many investors are likely attracted to it as a dividend stock, but that's a risky call. It is

The S&P 500 went through a rough patch earlier this year as investors worried about U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs and how they might affect the economy. The U.S.' move to negotiate

Maybe you can call Canada and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) frenemies. The tension between the two entities has existed since Tesla allegedly manipulated Canada's electric vehicle (EV) subsidy program. While

American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have delivered incredible returns for long-term investors, with both stocks outperforming the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the last

Many companies pay dividends, and most of them make quarterly payments. However, some make monthly payouts, making them ideal for those seeking to generate passive income.

Here are four monthly

Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to have a massive impact on the global economy over the long run. A study by the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Wharton Budget Model estimates that the

Eaton (NYSE: ETN) has been a great investment for me. I've owned it since 2015, when it was still working on integrating Cooper Industries. That acquisition, and subsequent fine tuning, has been

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the platform-focused cybersecurity company behind Prisma, Cortex, and its next-gen firewall offerings, has rallied sharply since mid-August. After closing at about

Warren Buffett once said that at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), "our favorite holding period is forever."

By holding the highest-quality companies for long periods, the miracle of

CarMax (NYSE: KMX), the leading omnichannel seller of used vehicles, was hit hard after its latest update. The stock fell more than 20% on Thursday following weaker-than-expected results and a