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Shares of Confluent (NASDAQ: CFLT) started 2024 on a positive note. They shot up nearly 50% in the first two months of 2024. But things have since been going downhill for the data streaming

The recent sell-off in tech stocks did not leave Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) unscathed. Although the stock price has stopped falling significantly for now, it has fallen 30% since peaking in June as

It's been an encouraging year for investors. As of Aug. 13, the S&P 500 has climbed 14% and is trading just 4% off its peak price. The market might still believe that a recession can be avoided.

Stock market sell-offs can be challenging times for investors. It's never fun to see your portfolio's value plunge suddenly. However, with challenges can come opportunities.

A silver lining of

Companies that issue stock splits have become quite popular with investors over the last year. But it's important to understand what a stock split achieves and why companies issue them.

The most

If you've been following the stock market at all, you know that artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting trends right now. Many of the top AI stocks, such as Nvidia, AMD, and

We recently got an updated look at the portfolios of many notable hedge funds, and there were a few moves from notable billionaire Bill Ackman's Pershing Square. These include a couple of large

Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) has been one of my favorite fast-casual restaurants for quite some time now. It's also been an investor favorite during the past half-decade or so. It has far outperformed all

Shares of Block (NYSE: SQ) haven't panned out for investors in recent years. The financial services platform was a Wall Street darling during the pandemic's height, but it's been a huge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been on an incredible run since the start of 2023. The stock has risen around 700% and has been powered by impressive revenue and earnings growth along the way. A direct

Famed growth investor Cathie Wood loves to invest in disruptive tech stocks, and investors love to see what's on her investing plate. Sometimes, it's her tried-and-true picks like Tesla and Teladoc

Do you want to get richer in 2024? Of course you do. I've got a few stocks here that you might consider for your portfolio -- but I can't promise that they will surge in 2024. That's because it's

Summer is winding down, and 2024 seems to be flying by. Leading artificial intelligence (AI) players and megacap techs including Nvidia and Microsoft continue to generate excitement and dominate the

If you're looking for stocks on sale in the current market, despite the broader gains that major indices have clocked, many companies have responded in different ways. While a stock trading at a

It seems so long ago that Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) was a bit of a market darling. The telemedicine specialist shot to prominence when its services were in high demand -- during the heat of the

Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) generated buzz as one of the best artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in the market. Although its AI software has been widely used for years, its latest product, the Artificial

It's exciting and fruitful to earn money from your investments. After all, you work hard for your money. It's nice to have your money working for you. One approach is to generate passive income via

With guaranteed pensions a thing of the past for most people, workers must take steps to secure their own retirement. Unfortunately, many people aren't great at that, and there's a very real risk

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has pulled back from its peak in June as the stock market seems to be debating the future of the AI boom.

Some investors think the rally overheated as the new technology

This has been a forgettable year for DigitalOcean Holdings (NYSE: DOCN) investors so far, as shares of the cloud computing specialist are down 7%. Yet, its latest quarterly report has injected some

Hopefully, Social Security will be one of several income sources available to you in retirement. You may, for example, have some pension income coming your way, or withdrawals from an IRA or 401(k)

Artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated investors since ChatGPT burst onto the scene with its viral popularity in early 2023. Since then, big technology companies, often called the "Magnificent

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) and Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) are the top two companies in the weight loss market right now. They are both raking in billions in revenue from their glucagon-like peptide-1

It's not often that a personnel change can move a stock by double-digit percentages, but that's exactly what happened on Tuesday, when Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) CEO Brian Niccol said he was jumping ship

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the S&P 500 closed at a new all-time high of 5,667. In my opinion, that was it right there. The top is in; the benchmark index will not close above that level again in