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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is scheduled to announce its fiscal year 2025 third-quarter results on Thursday, after the market closes. Investors will almost certainly focus more on what management says

There's a reason people are advised not to retire on Social Security alone. Those benefits, if you're an average earner, will only replace about 40% of your pre-retirement wages. And it's common for

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR), the two largest dollar stores in America, both survived the retail apocalypse which wiped out many other retailers over the past decade

It's been a strong run for several cryptocurrencies in 2025, few more so than XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), the third largest cryptocurrency in the world with a market cap of about $190 billion (as of July

AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB) is one of the country's largest apartment landlords, with almost 95,000 units across a dozen states. It has a diversified portfolio spanning major coastal markets

Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is known for its nearly 7%-yielding distribution, but it's on the verge of a growth acceleration. About $6 billion in organic growth capital projects will

The major market indices are in a V-shaped recovery since the sell-off in March over recession fears. With a new bull market underway, investors should take note of stocks that are surging to new

There are two assets in particular that continue to ignite investors' imaginations when they're hunting for coins that could deliver a magical 100% return: XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), the settlement-layer

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks have delivered mixed performances year to date, but shares of Meta Platform (NASDAQ: META) have gained 22% due to strong financial results and positive investor

Information is the lifeblood of Wall Street. However, trying to analyze earnings reports from hundreds of influential public companies, while also keep a watchful eye on U.S. economic data releases

Social Security is undoubtedly a lifesaving financial lifeline for millions of Americans, but it's far from the easiest program to keep up with. That's been the case since monthly benefits began in

American Express (NYSE: AXP) has been around for 175 years, which showcases the durability of its business model. It's not going to turn heads by posting outsized growth like a younger, more

Nobody has a crystal ball, including investors. And the clichéd warning is correct: Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Still, some thoughtful consideration of the known facts can

Shares of Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) are down about 75% from a high-water mark they set last December. Up and down Wall Street, investment bank analysts tasked with following the

While many think of the S&P 500 as an index of unchanging companies that have stood the test of time, the truth is the index is constantly in flux. The committee in charge of determining the 500

Imagine you're struggling to pay bills. Out of the corner of your eye, you see your 401(k) balance and feel the temptation to use some of that money. Ninety-nine times out of 100, I'd be the first

Over time, dividends have become a smaller and smaller part of the stock market's total return, with the S&P 500 boasting an average yield of just 1.22% today, compared to 7.44% in 1950. That said,

The markets are still reaching new highs in the middle of the year. The Nasdaq Composite is currently up 9.1% year to date at the time of writing.

In the aftermath of the market sell-off earlier

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) is one of my largest income investments. I'm pleased to have a higher allocation to the master limited partnership (MLP) because of all it offers investors like me. Here

Investors have endured one of the bumpiest rides on record through the first nearly seven months of the year.

In early April, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) navigated its steepest two-day percentage

Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ:CINF), an insurance company specializing in property, casualty, and life insurance, reported its Q2 2025 earnings on July 28, 2025. The company posted results that far

Waste Management (NYSE:WM), the leading North American waste, recycling, and sustainability firm, posted better-than-expected results, released on July 28, 2025. The company reported adjusted EPS

Xperi (NYSE:XPER), a media and automotive technology company best known for its TiVo streaming software and DTS-branded audio solutions, released its second quarter 2025 results on July 28, 2025

Chain Bridge Bancorp (NYSE:CBNA), a technology-driven bank focused on political clients and wealth management, announced its second quarter earnings on July 28, 2025. The headline news: while GAAP

Simpson Manufacturing (NYSE:SSD), the construction fastening and structural solutions provider best known for its Simpson Strong-Tie brand, released its second quarter results on July 28, 2025. The