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These days, it can seem like everyone has an opinion about major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, (CRYPTO: BTC) Solana, (CRYPTO: SOL) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). But, as with a lot of the commentary

Imagine a future where self-driving cars solve day-to-day issues like long commutes, traffic jams, and roadway dangers. Before that future can become a reality, companies need to build systems that

Will 2025 be the year that the king of the artificial intelligence (AI) sector is dethroned? To be sure, chipmaking giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) isn't likely to take a trip to the dungeon. But with

The technology companies nicknamed the "Magnificent Seven" have a combined value of $17.2 trillion, which represents one-third of the entire value of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). Those stocks

A lot of things can change in a decade.

Ten years ago, when NASA's decision to return to the moon was just getting underway, I lamented the fact that all the contracts the space agency was awarding

3M (NYSE: MMM) probably isn't going to make the average investor a millionaire. Nevertheless, the potential for significant long-term returns exists, contingent on management's successful

It's been a fun couple of years for the technology sector. The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) has injected growth into various companies and raised long-term expectations, resulting in

One of the most important retirement planning decisions you'll make in your golden years is when to apply for Social Security. The most popular age to claim retirement benefits, by far, is 62, the

It takes money to make money. However, it might not take as much as you think. Many top-notch dividend stocks cost less than $100 per share.

Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC)(NYSE: BIP),

Five-year, 10-year, and multi-decade charts of market movements all show that stock market sell-offs happen. No one knows when they'll begin, how severe the downturn will be, or how long they'll

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) has been a great stock for growth investors. Over the past five years, the cybersecurity stock more than quadrupled even as the pandemic, geopolitical conflicts

Nearly two years ago, I sold all but a residual amount of my Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and invested even more heavily in Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). I don't regret my decision, even if it might raise some

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, few industries were impacted more than retail real estate. Most brick-and-mortar retailers considered nonessential businesses were closed for much of 2020, and there

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been referred to as a generational opportunity by leadership at some of the top tech companies in the world. While some of the benefits are already beginning to be

Investing large sums of money can be nerve-racking. This can be particularly true when building a growth-focused portfolio. Yet, by looking under the hood of some well-known companies, I think it's

As of this writing, there are three $3 trillion stocks on the market. And in what is unsurprising news, they're all artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. They are Apple ($3.7 trillion), Nvidia ($3.5)

Share prices of Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) have been racing higher, more than doubling over the past 12 months. That said, the stock is still trading slightly below where it was in the post-IPO

Building a sizable nest egg can take decades. But once it's there, it can fuel a sizable income stream for a lifetime.

Indeed, even if one has far more modest sums to invest, it can prove

Investing in Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), the leader of the meme coins, and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB), the runner-up, is risky under the best conditions. But with the right information in hand, you can

Some investors prefer to own businesses registering tremendous revenue or user growth. The hope is that this can lead to huge returns. But not all market participants adopt this philosophy.

Some

New years bring new changes, new laws, and new rules. Social Security also goes through changes every year, and some of them can have a meaningful effect on your retirement income.

Even if you're

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) was a big winner in 2024, with shares rising by 39% for the year. This handily outpaced the S&P 500 and even beat the high-flying Nasdaq Composite index by more than 10

A little money can go a long way. That's especially the case when you invest in stocks that pay you to own them.

I'm referring to dividend stocks, of course. There are plenty of great stocks that

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great additions to any portfolio. I use them to gain exposure to market segments where I don't have a lot of expertise or where it's easier to invest in an ETF than

You should always aspire to have a good understanding of the companies you decide to invest in. There will be times when Wall Street throws you a curve ball, of course, but most of the time