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Dividend stocks make ideal long-term investments. Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds have found that since 1973, dividend stocks in the S&P 500 have delivered an average annual return of 9.2%,

When a stock gets removed from a major index, it can be a concerning sign for multiple reasons. One is that many funds may no longer have exposure to the stock, particularly if they tracked the

Cerebras (NASDAQ: CBRS) shares took a hit after the inference chipmaker reported its first quarterly results as a public company after the bell on June 23. After surging on its opening day back on

Investors often struggle to choose between established market leaders and aggressive digital disruptors. In 2026, comparing American Express (NYSE:AXP) and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) highlights

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have had a magnificent run since their initial public offering in 2010. But over the past half-decade, they have only risen by 69% (as of June 26).

The S&P 500 index, by

Although its growth rate has been cause for concern for investors in recent years, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) is a stock that I don't think you should count out right now. The company is in the midst of a

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is a powerhouse index, with decades of history surviving even the worst bear markets, crashes, and recessions.

It's also a market-cap-weighted index, meaning larger

Some investors are currently focused on falling artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, and understandably so. In addition to the misery this setback has already dished out, the weakness has

You'll often hear about how important it is to save for retirement. After all, Social Security alone won't cover all of your bills. And if you want a comfortable lifestyle once you stop working

Choosing between the dominant domestic player and the global leader in the nicotine market requires balancing yield against growth. You are likely deciding whether Altria Group (NYSE:MO) or Philip

Shannon Lucas, President & Chief Operating Officer of Slide Insurance Holdings (NASDAQ:SLDE), reported the sale of 18,279 indirectly-held shares valued at approximately $343,000 on May 20, 2026

As the software market evolves, investors are weighing the stability of creative giants against the high-octane growth of workflow automation leaders. Choosing between Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) and

Anthropic, the developer of the Claude chatbot, filed a confidential S-1 draft with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 1. The move unofficially began the countdown toward the day that

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has been uncharacteristically rewarding its investors. Since the start of 2025, the Detroit car manufacturer's share price has climbed 43% (as of June 26). The market

Patricia Gallup, Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer of PC Connection (NASDAQ:CNXN), reported a sale on June 23 and June 24, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction value based on

Most investors know Social Security benefits are subject to an annual increase, and in most years, that increase is granted.

It begs the question, however: How exactly is this increase determined

Comparing State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SPSM) and iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCB) reveals a trade-off between the better recent performance of State

The most attractive feature of Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) today is probably its huge 10.5% dividend yield. However, investors need to fully understand what supports that lofty yield before buying

Social media and tech giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been known for expanding its business in many ways, pursuing various opportunities. The next big opportunity it is reportedly eyeing is

Investors often look for the next big winner in the fast-casual dining space. This match-up compares the rising Mediterranean star CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) against the industry heavyweight Chipotle

The big question and risk around Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock is when the memory shortage might end. If it's soon, and more supply will become available in the near future, that might

Not all businesses are at the same stage of their life cycles. Some companies offer a more exciting opportunity to investors. They are able to quickly increase their sales and profits, most likely

Board of Directors member Joy Brown sold 1,821 shares of Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) for approximately $191,000 in open-market transactions on May 22, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4

For years, the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ) has been one of the industry's elite performers. This performance, of course, has been heavily influenced by the overwhelming presence of the U.S

Choosing between Recursion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:RXRX) and Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SMMT) requires weighing the broad potential of artificial intelligence against the specific clinical