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Investors looking to maximize their gains often choose growth stocks for the job. After all, that's what these tickers are ultimately meant to do.

Volatile growth stocks aren't the only way to

The stock of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been on fire this year, but not because of its Metaverse efforts, as the companies' new name implies. Rather, Meta's core social media ad business has

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to reign as the world's top cryptocurrency, and it's not close. With a massive market cap of $1.3 trillion, Bitcoin is nearly four times larger than its next closest

Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has been on a tear. The company's shares have surged 145% year to date, dwarfing the S&P 500's gains. This otherworldly performance for a megacap stock extends beyond

If you are looking at Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI), it's probably for some mixture of its yield, which is a hefty 5.2%, and its scale as one of the largest midstream companies in North America. But

Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) was one of the highest-flying stocks of the 2021 speculative growth boom before falling by more than 90% from the highs. In this video, I'll clearly explain why Upstart's

Bill Ackman is one of the most followed investors of the 21st century. The billionaire and manager of the $10 billion-plus hedge fund Pershing Square espouses a Warren Buffett-style investing

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) is one of the more popular oil stocks these days. Warren Buffett likely has something to do with that. His company, Berkshire Hathaway, owns over 27% of its

The S&P 500 just set another all-time high on its way to another strong year. The benchmark large-cap index has bested virtually every Wall Street forecast from the beginning of the year, and it's

The market has discounted a fair number of stocks over the last few years, and some for good reason. At the same time, share price alone tells you relatively little other than what the broader

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM) stock is in the dumps. Down 37% in 52 weeks, the satellite communications stock enjoyed a modest revival in July after beating on second-quarter earnings, and

Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) soared after the company reported strong results and offered upbeat guidance. Ironically, more than half a dozen Wall Street analysts lowered their price

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates last week and could further cut rates in the coming months. Lower interest rates lower the cost of capital and can increase the return on investment for

Despite a gigantic 12.6% dividend yield, Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) shouldn't be looked at as an income stock. That should bring up the question, "How could a high-yield real estate

Summit Therapeutics' (NASDAQ: SMMT) shares are up by more than 1,060% in the last 12 months, thanks to the market's exuberant reaction to the latest sets of clinical trial data produced by the

Stock market volatility returned over the summer, but after a brief respite, the widely followed S&P 500 index is hitting new highs again. As the stock market moves higher, Wall Street analysts are

Dividend stocks offer a path to steady passive income, but not all are created equal. The key to long-term success lies in dividend sustainability, not just high current yields.

The payout ratio

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) are both green energy stocks that delivered ugly red losses for most of their investors.

Plug Power, which was once considered a promising play

Most people spend their lives working toward retirement, their final financial destination. There are many ways to get there, but which road you travel ultimately depends on your preferences and

The Federal Reserve announced its first rate cut in over four years. More rate cuts could follow and bring down borrowing costs, which could spur consumer spending on goods and services.

The

Warren Buffett has a 70-year track record of producing market-trouncing returns for anyone willing to invest alongside him.

His Buffett Partnership Ltd. produced an annualized return of 31.6% from

In addition to earnings reports, another notable event that occurs each quarter is the rebalancing of the S&P 500. Companies must meet a number of criteria before they're eligible for inclusion in

Because I know that Social Security won't pay me all that much money in retirement, and because I'm aware that benefit cuts may be on the table, I'm doing my best to build up a sizable nest egg. But

If you're eager to build a passive income stream that can fuel your retirement dreams, you may have noticed it's getting harder and harder to find stocks that pay satisfying dividend yields.

The S&P

Picking winning stocks is challenging, requiring extensive research into regulatory filings, competitive landscapes, company value propositions, and management effectiveness. A simpler, more