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Buy Microsoft Stock Now, or Wait for a Pullback?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Buy Microsoft Stock Now, or Wait for a Pullback?

Ahead of Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) quarterly earnings release on July 30, many investors are likely looking closely at their shares of the software giant. After all, the stock has seen an

Should You Buy This EV Metals Stock That's Up 576% This Year?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gold mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/94faf2bd-99c1-4ea6-b55d-fdcab23c3865.png
Should You Buy This EV Metals Stock That's Up 576% This Year?

Famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau mused, "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." TMC The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC), a deep-sea minerals exploration company

Meet the AI Stock That's Greatly Outperformed Every Member of the "Magnificent Seven" This Year and Billionaire Philippe Laffont is Buying Hand Over FistPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/012f8213-0bd1-4831-98f2-6d5fae956d6a.png
Meet the AI Stock That's Greatly Outperformed Every Member of the "Magnificent Seven" This Year and Billionaire Philippe Laffont is Buying Hand Over Fist

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) roared higher over the past couple of years, and though many stocks contributed, one particular group is seen as the leader of that movement. I'm talking about the

U.S. Bancorp Posts 14% Q2 EPS GrowthPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/11edc0a6-edfc-46d1-baee-abd4f510abd1.png
U.S. Bancorp Posts 14% Q2 EPS Growth

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB), a national banking institution offering a broad range of financial services, released its second quarter 2025 results on July 17, 2025. The company reported GAAP earnings

If You Buy Amazon With $10,000 in 2025, Will You Become a Millionaire in 10 Years?
If You Buy Amazon With $10,000 in 2025, Will You Become a Millionaire in 10 Years?

It would take some time to find a business that has done a better job making its investors rich than Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has. Since the company's initial public offering in 1997, shares have

Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Shaping Up to Be a No-Win Scenario for Retirees
Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Shaping Up to Be a No-Win Scenario for Retirees

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) aims to help benefits maintain their buying power amid rising inflation, and many retirees look forward to receiving their annual "raise."

While

Palantir Just Hit a Record High. What's the Smart Move Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/9d624ad0-0157-4808-b12c-caf136345180.png
Palantir Just Hit a Record High. What's the Smart Move Now?

Data and artificial intelligence company Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) seemed to defy gravity in 2024. Shares more than quadrupled, rising a staggering 340%. With such an incredible rise, you'd be

Could an Investment in SCHD Help Supplement Social Security Income in Retirement?
Could an Investment in SCHD Help Supplement Social Security Income in Retirement?

Most of Social Security's beneficiaries are happy to collect their monthly checks, but the program isn't providing all of the income a typical retiree needs. The average payment currently stands at

Is Quantum Computing Stock a Buy for Less Than $20?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Telecom equipment supplier, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/3967c11c-b755-4d39-87d0-acc853384c80.png
Is Quantum Computing Stock a Buy for Less Than $20?

Over the last several months, artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts have become intrigued by an emerging technology known as quantum computing.

Although quantum applications are not yet operating

F.n.b. Beats Q2 2025 EPS by 5.9%Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/6a5872d8-cc25-46f8-b436-bf3db1953908.png
F.n.b. Beats Q2 2025 EPS by 5.9%

F.n.b. (NYSE:FNB), a diversified regional bank with a growing digital and branch footprint, reported its Q2 2025 earnings on July 17, 2025. The results surpassed analyst estimates, with non-GAAP

Up 20% This Year, Is Levi Strauss Worth a Look?
Up 20% This Year, Is Levi Strauss Worth a Look?

While I do own its jeans, I don't own Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI) stock. The company saw some attention last week when it reported better-than-expected earnings results, in which it raised its

Commerce Bancshares Beats Q2 EPS by 9%Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/25526de2-54da-40ae-ba56-1e25dead3e81.png
Commerce Bancshares Beats Q2 EPS by 9%

Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:CBSH), a regional banking group known for its super-community banking model, reported results for the second quarter on July 16, 2025. The company posted GAAP EPS of

Nio Stock Investors Need to Know This!
Nio Stock Investors Need to Know This!

Nio (NYSE: NIO) stock investors must consider the implications of the company's recent investor update.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 16, 2025. The video was published on July

Why Is Everyone Talking About MongoDB Stock?
Why Is Everyone Talking About MongoDB Stock?

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) is forecasting an increase in revenue, accompanied by a decrease in operating profit margins.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 16, 2025. The video was

Alibaba Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Artificial intelligence developer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/ee32e77c-b7d6-424b-91ea-4023f2292688.png
Alibaba Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) is reporting massive increases in its artificial intelligence business, leading to overall accelerating revenue growth.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 16

Should You Buy ASML Stock on the Dip?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Telecom equipment supplier, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/3967c11c-b755-4d39-87d0-acc853384c80.png
Should You Buy ASML Stock on the Dip?

ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) stock is down after the company announced growth concerns for 2026 to investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 16, 2025. The video was published on July

Massive News for Uber Stock, Lucid Stock, and Tesla Stock Investors!
Massive News for Uber Stock, Lucid Stock, and Tesla Stock Investors!

Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) have partnered to develop driverless cars, which could be rolled out by the end of 2026.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 16, 2025. The

Could This Under-the-Radar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Defense Company Be the Next Palantir?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Cloud computing provider, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/8d7b6619-8b3b-4e9e-b659-68643d72528e.png
Could This Under-the-Radar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Defense Company Be the Next Palantir?

Palantir Technologies was the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 during the first half of 2025. With shares soaring by 80% through the first six months of the year -- and by 427%

Think It's Too Late to Buy This Leading Tech Stock? Here's the Biggest Reason Why There's Still TimePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Think It's Too Late to Buy This Leading Tech Stock? Here's the Biggest Reason Why There's Still Time

Investors may think this is one of the worst times to buy Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock. Although it dominates the social media sphere, the fact that more than 40% of the world's population

Better Trump-Connected Meme Stock: Newsmax vs. Trump Media
Better Trump-Connected Meme Stock: Newsmax vs. Trump Media

Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) and Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT) are both closely associated with President Donald Trump. Newsmax, which bills itself as a conservative alternative to mainstream

After Plummeting Over $1 Trillion in Value, This Super Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Mounting a Major Comeback, With Analysts Predicting Gains of Up to 400%Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Cloud computing provider, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/8d7b6619-8b3b-4e9e-b659-68643d72528e.png
After Plummeting Over $1 Trillion in Value, This Super Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Mounting a Major Comeback, With Analysts Predicting Gains of Up to 400%

For a few years now, the artificial intelligence (AI) movement has largely hinged on the performance of a single company: Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).

Sure, if Microsoft or Amazon posted strong results

3 Tech Stocks With More Potential Than Any CryptocurrencyPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
3 Tech Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies might seem like good investments for speculative investors since many of the top tokens delivered market-crushing gains over the past decade. Yet past performance never guarantees

Is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a Buy Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Quarry, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YQuR80w6IvxjemEoWYDXbEZo.png?st=2023-10-15T10%3A03%3A37Z&se=2023-10-15T12%3A03%3A37Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-10-14T14%3A03%3A01Z&ske=2023-10-15T14%3A03%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=/3q45HS%2B7KQiNIRh0W63diwmt7u%2BeQQMkMTkhvmYMtE%3D
Is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a Buy Now?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is a popular index fund, tied to the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 index. The index and fund focus on generous, high-quality dividend policies. As a

3 Things Retirees Should Know About the "Big, Beautiful Bill" That's Now Law
3 Things Retirees Should Know About the "Big, Beautiful Bill" That's Now Law

In the hours or days following the passing of President Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "big, beautiful bill," you may have noticed a rather misleading email from the Social Security Administration

4 Reasons to Buy Palantir Stock Like There's No TomorrowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/8b396c5d-cf01-4937-89c4-91ad2f28f1ee.png
4 Reasons to Buy Palantir Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock is up over 420% in just one year -- but many investors still don't understand what's fueling the surge. From government contracts and AI dominance to explosive