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3 Reasons This Is the Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000 in August
3 Reasons This Is the Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000 in August

There are quite literally thousands of options for investors looking to add crypto exposure to their portfolios. However, the harsh reality is that the overwhelming majority of those options likely

A Big Social Security Shake-Up Is Coming in 2025. Are You Prepared?
A Big Social Security Shake-Up Is Coming in 2025. Are You Prepared?

Although Social Security has been around for many decades, the program's rules are subject to change. And that makes sense.

Social Security needs to be able to adjust for inflation in several

Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 65, and 70Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Amusement park, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-9ykfBOFTwqbOHnaukQ2bUqdm.png?st=2023-05-13T13%3A50%3A52Z&se=2023-05-13T15%3A50%3A52Z&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=2023-05-12T20%3A43%3A22Z&ske=2023-05-13T20%3A43%3A22Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=G2Gltvd1Lg2exXRILeKuP5%2BTSWMna0SOjxb75jCyrG0%3D
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 65, and 70

Last year, nearly one-quarter of newly awarded retired workers claimed Social Security at age 62, meaning they started benefits as soon as possible. And the average retired worker claimed Social

Down 79%, This Growth Stock Could Double in the Housing ReboundPhoto, 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
Down 79%, This Growth Stock Could Double in the Housing Rebound

It's been a nerve-wracking August for investors.

After the Federal Reserve closed July by maintaining the benchmark Fed funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, where it's been for over a year, investors have

Is Now the Time to Buy the 2 Worst-Performing Stocks in the "Magnificent Seven"?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 Now the Time to Buy the 2 Worst-Performing Stocks in the "Magnificent Seven"?

Big tech stocks are struggling lately as investors grow concerned about whether investments into artificial intelligence (AI) will pay off, and if valuations have simply become too high. Looming

Prediction: 1 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock That Could Be Worth $1 TrillionPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&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=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Prediction: 1 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock That Could Be Worth $1 Trillion

Artificial intelligence (AI) has turned out to be a solid growth driver for many semiconductor companies, and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) is one of them, as the chipmaker is gaining from the growing

Where Will Amazon Stock Be in 3 Years?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/a130cb51-4ded-41be-b600-b83e2078ad65.png
Where Will Amazon Stock Be in 3 Years?

With shares down almost 20% in the last 30 days, Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) AI-powered rally is beginning to falter. There are also concerns that a potential economic slowdown could hurt its

Market Sell-Off: Is It Time to Buy the Dip on This Phenomenal Streaming Stock?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Risk management company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-vkrXsXVXnZepYEkiT4BvjtCA.png?st=2023-05-14T13%3A27%3A43Z&se=2023-05-14T15%3A27%3A43Z&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=2023-05-14T00%3A09%3A01Z&ske=2023-05-15T00%3A09%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=y1VhH4rrtYGKSVOHO3rBwhpmvE42GCwp7%2BKdLaLI7kA%3D
Market Sell-Off: Is It Time to Buy the Dip on This Phenomenal Streaming Stock?

Investors have been hit with some turmoil in recent days. Soft U.S. economic data, an interest rate hike in Japan, and Berkshire Hathaway's aggressive selling have resulted in notable declines over

Elon Musk Just Said Tesla Has a $200 Trillion Opportunity in Front of It. Here's What It Would Take to Get There.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YEvJ4lsD0cnHYMSisqF0KmhC.png?st=2023-12-29T13%3A52%3A04Z&se=2023-12-29T15%3A52%3A04Z&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=2023-12-29T03%3A19%3A21Z&ske=2023-12-30T03%3A19%3A21Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=cgEmp8qYLk6LiC9uwJEp9XOt32ky3AObpdzG41upqzc%3D
Elon Musk Just Said Tesla Has a $200 Trillion Opportunity in Front of It. Here's What It Would Take to Get There.

Marketing is one of the hardest things to do in business. At its core, marketing is a form of storytelling. If brands fail to craft compelling stories, then it's hard to resonate with consumers.

One

Mark Zuckerberg Has a Bold Vision for Meta's Chatbot. Is the Stock a Buy Based on What We've Seen So Far?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
Mark Zuckerberg Has a Bold Vision for Meta's Chatbot. Is the Stock a Buy Based on What We've Seen So Far?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has billions of active users across all of its platforms. Between WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, it has a huge user base that it can test new products

Down 54%, Is It Time to Buy the Dip on This Growth Stock?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Diversified industrial company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/3bc2ecaa-ddda-4d9f-865e-4df253bbd22f.png
Down 54%, Is It Time to Buy the Dip on This Growth Stock?

GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) is the world's largest pure-play contract-logistics company.

The company was spun off from XPO in 2021 under the logic that as separate companies, each one could make

Should Apple Acquire Peloton in 2024? 2 Things Investors Need to Know.
Should Apple Acquire Peloton in 2024? 2 Things Investors Need to Know.

To say that Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) has been struggling mightily would be an understatement. After experiencing monster success during the depths of the pandemic, the business has hit a

How Much Will Lockheed Martin Pay Out in Dividends This Year?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Investment company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/81ff9992-3b90-4de2-ac95-7385f4698b55.png
How Much Will Lockheed Martin Pay Out in Dividends This Year?

Investors often choose U.S. defense stocks because they are attached to relatively safe companies. The U.S. government is a reliable customer, and there's no shortage of geopolitical tensions

Down Between 12% and 24% From Their 52-Week Highs, 3 Magnificent Dow Dividend Stocks to Buy NowPhoto, 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
Down Between 12% and 24% From Their 52-Week Highs, 3 Magnificent Dow Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is known for containing 30 industry-leading components from a variety of stock market sectors. But even Dow stocks can endure steep sell-offs.

Dow components

This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Looks Like a Steal Amid the Sell-OffPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Clinical research organization, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/02f7778c-d723-4fb3-bdef-fabb7e5fc9c8.png
This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Looks Like a Steal Amid the Sell-Off

This week's stock market movement features a lot of fear. Tech stocks sold off heavily, while safe-haven stocks like utilities and pharmaceuticals saw increased interest. The Nasdaq entered

Is It Too Late to Buy IonQ Stock?
Is It Too Late to Buy IonQ Stock?

Quantum computing pioneer IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) brings advanced technology to the table, along with a very volatile stock.

Investors with an interest in quantum computing stand at a crossroads today. Is

1 Growth Stock Down 56% to Buy Right Now
1 Growth Stock Down 56% to Buy Right Now

Given that the S&P 500 is down nearly 7% since its mid-July peak, obviously more than a few investors are jittery. And understandably so. The global economy isn't doing quite as well as recently

What Is the Dividend Payout for Stock-Split Stock Sony?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/32e7a10f-efd0-424a-861f-2f3e0bb7ce02.png
What Is the Dividend Payout for Stock-Split Stock Sony?

Sony (NYSE: SONY) has attracted notice lately for its upcoming stock split. It's cleaving its U.S.-listed American despositary receipts (ADRs) at a rate of 5-for-1, which will kick in on Oct. 1

Google Is Ruled a Monopoly. Should Investors Dump Alphabet Stock?
Google Is Ruled a Monopoly. Should Investors Dump Alphabet Stock?

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google, owned by Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act, indicating that the company has unfairly acted to maintain a monopoly.

The

Arm Holdings Plummets 40% Amid the Sell-Off, Is It a Strong Buy Now?Photo, 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
Arm Holdings Plummets 40% Amid the Sell-Off, Is It a Strong Buy Now?

Semiconductors are among the most essential technologies on the planet. They enable everything from thermostats to smartphones to autonomous vehicles. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) demands even

Is Pfizer Stock a Buy Now After Earnings?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Pharmaceutical company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-TIgKJfhK8q44RPNTTsL9npu7.png?st=2023-05-08T05%3A58%3A04Z&se=2023-05-08T07%3A58%3A04Z&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=2023-05-08T02%3A36%3A56Z&ske=2023-05-09T02%3A36%3A56Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=BDDjRcmCPf%2BH//HSxRGZYByMqOKev8lx0/Dhvka/lXk%3D
Is Pfizer Stock a Buy Now After Earnings?

While the COVID-19 pandemic is an increasingly distant memory for most investors, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has struggled to move past the overhang of record vaccine sales and earnings in 2021 and 2022

Down 57%, Is Disney a No-Brainer Stock to Buy Now on the Dip?
Down 57%, Is Disney a No-Brainer Stock to Buy Now on the Dip?

With its iconic franchises and well-known characters, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is a company most people are familiar with today. But that doesn't mean it has turned out to be a great investment. In

Shopify Stock: Buy, Hold or Sell?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
Shopify Stock: Buy, Hold or Sell?

The last 12 months have been volatile for Shopify's (NYSE: SHOP) investors. At one point, the stock traded at a low of $45.50, but it then doubled in the next few months to reach $91.57. Today, the

This Is Absolutely the Biggest Social Security Check Any Senior Will Get This Year
This Is Absolutely the Biggest Social Security Check Any Senior Will Get This Year

Did you know that millionaires and billionaires get the same size Social Security check as people whose income is a fraction of what they earn? There comes a point when Social Security checks simply