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How does getting paid to own a stock sound to you? That's exactly what dividends do. Even if you don't need extra income, reinvesting dividends can significantly increase the total returns you

There are a lot of people who contribute regularly to an IRA or 401(k). Hopefully, you're doing the same.

You may not enjoy having to part with money you won't get to use for many years. But it's

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is selling a big idea: small electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, or so-called "air taxis." These sleek, battery-powered aircraft promise to turn

Many Chinese stocks keep climbing the Great Wall of Worry. Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) is one of the leaders. Shares of the country's e-commerce pioneer have risen 46% over the past year, overcoming trade

As the market hovers near its all-time highs, it's tempting to sit on your cash and wait for a downturn before buying more stocks. That might be the prudent move, but there are still plenty of

After an impressive rally in July, when it hit a new 52-week high, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is once again struggling to regain momentum. Over the past 30 days, XRP is down a stunning 20%. By way of

Few, if any, people or companies have their investing moves examined and studied as much as Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). Buffett is one of the most successful

Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) has had a banner year, with its shares doubling so far in 2025. However, it has had a rough few days recently, and its stock is now down by nearly 15% from its peak. Still

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) chips and related technology, is poised to benefit from two trends in the defense industry:

1. The global surge in defense spending

On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, intending to provide financial security during the Great Depression. More than four years later, in January

Technological revolutions don't happen in secret. Anyone paying close enough attention will recognize when one is underway. Astute investors know we're at the beginning of a technological revolution

Dividend stocks can be a great addition to any investor's portfolio. Three fantastic dividend stocks to buy right now are International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM), AT&T (NYSE: T), and Tanger

Multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT) Camden Property Trust (NYSE: CPT) is a top operator in its segment. But is it a potentially lucrative one for investors?

Even when accounting for its

One of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett's best investments of all time was Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). At one point, Apple stock made up about 50% of Berkshire's

Folks looking for recurring income that doesn't require any effort on their part have lots of options, but dividend-paying stocks are hard to beat if you want a truly passive income stream. Top

With the latest rounds of 13Fs available to investors, they can see what billionaire hedge fund managers have been doing with their money lately. Every quarter, these funds must disclose their

In today's market environment, all three of the major indexes have either set or come close to reaching record highs. While that points to bullish conditions for shareholders, it also increases the

Following what billionaire hedge fund managers make can be a great idea source for individual investors. While nobody should follow them blindly, understanding why they made purchases when they did

In the stock market, $500 might not seem like much, where the top tickers often trade at hundreds or thousands of dollars per share. But with commission-free trades and fractional trading, it's

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is the world's largest cybersecurity company, and it's using its immense scale to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to deliver highly

Dividend stocks are some of the best investments you can make because they provide guaranteed income (in most cases), regardless of stock price movements.

However, not all dividend stocks are

There was a time decades ago when Social Security benefits were not automatically eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. Rather, lawmakers had to vote in a raise for seniors

Between 1848 and 1855, thousands of people flocked to California in what became known as the California Gold Rush. Some, but not all, became wealthy as they staked claims to promising goldfields.

There's little argument that chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the biggest beneficiary of the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). Its processors are the centerpiece of most of the world's

The old saying that "birds of a feather flock together" doesn't always apply to the world of the super-wealthy. Rich investors often follow their own paths rather than buying the same assets. So