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The average dividend stock yields less than 1.5% these days, as measured by the current yield on the S&P 500. However, many stocks offer higher-yielding dividends, enabling their investors to

What is going on at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B)? In the last few months, the "Oracle of Omaha" has directed his firm to dump almost $10 billion of one of its largest holdings and

Cathie Wood built a name for herself and her investment firm Ark Invest by racking up some huge gains between 2017 and 2020 in the exchange-traded fund Ark Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK). However

In 2019, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced its next big business idea. Following in the footsteps of SpaceX founder Elon Musk and his Starlink satellite internet system, Amazon would build a

Everyone knows megacap stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. But what about the little guys? Small-cap stocks -- companies with a market cap of between $250 million and $2 billion -- can be a

Social Security is a lifeline for millions of retirees. For many, it's the only thing keeping them above the poverty line.

According to the Social Security Administration, roughly 40% of beneficiar

Late last year, Warren Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, started buying up shares of a mysterious company. No one knew the company in question because Berkshire had requested an

To say Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has fallen out of favor with investors is a considerable understatement. Down in price by nearly half since March's high (and lower to the tune of 34% just since

If you're looking for profitable stock ideas, look no further than Warren Buffett's portfolio. Buffett has proven to be one of the best investors in history, and stealing his ideas is a great way to

Investors love a good stock split. There's something about seeing a lower number for a top company's stock that can make it feel like a bargain. While the lower price is somewhat of an illusion

When many investors look at W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC), what they see is a company that has let them down. That's understandable, given that the real estate investment trust (REIT) cut its dividend just

Last month, the Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points. It was the Fed's first interest rate cut since the pandemic hit in 2020, and it's a welcome relief to some of

October sometimes gets a bad rap from investors. Sure, several major stock market crashes have occurred during the month in the past. However, October has actually been a pretty good month for

GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) was spun off from XPO (NYSE: XPO) in 2021 with a lot of promise and bright prospects. The company was created as the world's largest independent, pure-play contract

Shares of Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) have lined investors' wallets with a fantastic 60% return during the past year. The banking giant, recognized for its major credit card business, has

In 2015, SpaceX changed the space industry, launching and then landing a Falcon 9 orbital-class rocket for the first time in history. Four months later, SpaceX improved on that performance, landing

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) and Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP)(NYSE: BIPC) have done a magnificent job providing their investors with lucrative and growing streams of income

Global demand for energy is set to explode. As developing nations grow, their need for more energy will grow, too. In addition, the rise of artificial intelligence is forcing data center providers

If you know much about generations, you may know that the baby boom generation encompasses those born between 1946 and 1964. If you were born in 1964 and you're among the last of the baby boomers

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) is often considered a reliable stock for conservative long-term investors. The conglomerate is led by Warren Buffett, who famously said his favorite

If you are looking for reliable high-yield dividend stocks, you'll want to start by looking at the businesses that back the dividends. Only companies that have a solid foundation can support your

The stock of Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ: PSNY) has been on a tear recently, surging 108% since early August as it overhauled its management team and reestablished compliance with Nasdaq listing

At the moment, CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) is in a special period that most biotechs never survive to reach. Small groups of patients are now being treated with its first medicine to reach

2024 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Costco (NASDAQ: COST) shareholders. The warehouse retailer's stock jumped 37% through early October compared to the 21% rally in the S&P 500 index

Are you thinking of relocating for retirement? If so, go ahead and consider Florida, Arizona, or other popular places -- but consider West Virginia, too. The folks at Bankrate have actually named