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Nowadays, $500 doesn't feel like much -- especially if you invest it in the S&P 500 index, where you can expect to make an average annual return of 10% (assuming historical trends remain constant).

Biotechnology outfit CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) isn't a name on many investors' radar -- and understandably so. Its market capitalization is a mere $6 billion. The company remains in the red

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is working to break into the aviation industry. It isn't taking on the industry's entrenched giants directly, however. It is using new technology as it helps to build

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) continues to roar higher as we approach the end of July. Not only is the index at an all-time high, but it's also up more than 27% from its April low.

The "V-Shaped"

The introduction of ChatGPT appears to have dramatically changed perceptions regarding Google's parent company, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG). Thanks to the dominance of Google Search

The acronym DORKs was selected by some Wall Street "comedians" because that term probably brings to mind middle school memories. It's a win from a marketing perspective and much better than, say

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way companies operate. But while much of the spotlight has been on consumer applications like ChatGPT, a quieter -- and potentially more lucrative --

Databricks has attracted increasing attention in recent months. Although it is currently a privately held company, it raised a considerable amount of money earlier this year and reported an

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) has been a deeply disappointing investment over the decades. Shares of the hydrogen company have cratered a staggering 99% since its initial public offering in 1999.

Plug

Every investor would love the opportunity to get in early on initial public offerings (IPOs). The earlier you buy, the better the chance to gain, at least in theory.

That's not what always happens

If a five-year look at history is any guide, there's no contest in deciding between investing in Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) or Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA). Palantir's share price

Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) has around $75 billion in assets. That's a lot of money and it shows just how popular the dividend-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) is with

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

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

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

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