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Should You Buy Eli Lilly Before Aug. 8?
You might expect Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) to perform as big pharma companies often do: offering progressive earnings gains that translate into a steady increase for the stock over the long term. But in
3 Stock-Split Stocks That Can Plunge Up to 98%, According to Select Wall Street Pundits
Although artificial intelligence (AI) is currently the hottest thing since sliced bread on Wall Street, the euphoria surrounding stock splits isn't too far behind.
A stock split is an event that
41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
If there are 41 states that don't tax your Social Security benefits, that means there are nine that do. (The District of Columbia does not, by the way.) The fact that the vast majority don't tax it
Apple Could Help Add These 2 Unstoppable Stocks to the $1 Trillion Club
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long sat at or near the top of the most valuable companies in the world. The iPhone maker was the first company in history to reach a $1 trillion market cap back in 2018
What Is Going On With SoFi Technologies Stock?
2024 has been another painful year for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) investors. The financial services app is down around 20% and now off 71% from all-time highs set in 2021. All the while the
Here's the Key Reason Meta Platforms Stock Has Soared 464% Since 2022 -- Hint: It's Not Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In November 2022, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock bottomed at around $90 following a 76% plunge from its all-time high. Investors felt the company was neglecting its core social media platforms
If You Have to Buy a Cigarette Maker, Here Are 3 Reasons Why It Should Be Philip Morris International Stock
If you are looking at cigarette makers, you have probably been attracted by Altria's (NYSE: MO) ultra-high 7.7% yield and British American Tobacco's (NYSE: BTI) even more generous 8.4%. Although
Where Will AMD Stock Be in 1 Year?
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) posted its second-quarter report on July 30. Revenue rose 9% year over year to $5.84 billion, beating analysts' estimates by $114 million, as adjusted earnings
3 Stocks Down More Than 11% in 2024 That Are Screaming Buys in August
It hasn't been a banner year so far for shares in ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON), advanced materials company Hexcel (NYSE: HXL), and design and test solutions company Keysight Technologies (NYSE:
If You Bought 1 Share of Home Depot at Its IPO, Here's How Many Shares You Would Own Now
You might not know it, but Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is one of the best-performing stocks in the history of the stock market.
The home improvement retailer went public in 1981 just three years after the
3 Reasons to Buy Ford Stock Now
Few things in life are worse than watching your closest rival thrive while you struggle. That's exactly what happened to Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) during its second-quarter earnings report as its
Here's the Average Stock Market Return Over the Last 10 Years, and What Investors Can Expect Over the Next 10 Years
Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to grow your wealth over the long run. Investing doesn't have to be complicated, either. One of the best investing strategies is to buy a
3 High-Yield Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in August
The S&P 500 index has an itty-bitty dividend yield of just under 1.3% today. That's not much if you are trying to live off the dividends your portfolio generates.
You can do way better than that
Good Stocks, Strategic Options, and a 4.5% Yield: There's a Lot to Like About This Unique ETF
The Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSEMKT: DIVO) is not your normal exchange-traded fund (ETF). And that's exactly why you might want to buy it, particularly if you are at a point in
This Could Be Bad and Good News for Nvidia Stock
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has been flying high for the past few years, buoyed by the company's dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. Its sales of chips and related products to
Is $1 Million Really Enough to Retire? Here's How to Find Out.
Retirement is not cheap, and it's only getting more expensive for many older adults. Considering the average retired worker collects less than $2,000 per month from Social Security, many retirees
You Can Undo Your Social Security Filing if You Claimed Benefits Too Early. Here's Why That May Not Be a Good Option for You
Social Security recipients get a choice as to when they can sign up. The earliest age to file for benefits is 62. But you're not eligible for your complete monthly benefit based on your personal
Prediction: This Little-Known Fact Is Why Ethereum Will Hit $5,000 by the End of the Year
As the cryptocurrency market finds itself in the midst of another bull market, many digital assets have surged past or sit near all-time highs. However, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the second-largest
Here's Why 3M Stock Soared by 25% in July
Shares in industrial giant 3M (NYSE: MMM) rose by a startling 24.8% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. This is a remarkable move, because it nearly all occurred on the
Here's Why Shares of Pool Corp. Surged in July
After a 15.5% decline in June, shares of wholesale swimming pool products distributor Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL) rose by 21.7% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Why such
3 Reasons AT&T Stock Can Soar Higher This Year
AT&T (NYSE: T) is a good dividend stock thanks to its high yield. At 5.9%, it's more than four times the S&P 500 average of 1.4%. For income investors, it can make an ideal investment for the long
Here's How Much Social Security the Average Senior Gets Over a 20-Year Retirement
Social Security forms a critical part of most seniors' retirement plans, and for some, it's the entire thing. Roughly 12% of men and 15% of women 65 and older rely upon Social Security for at least
2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks I'm Buying On the Dip
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has hit a speed bump. On June 25, 2024, Goldman Sachs released a thought-provoking research report titled "Gen AI: Too Much Spend, Too Little Benefit?"
51 Annual Dividend Increases! Put This Stock on Your Wish List Now.
With 50 consecutive annual dividend increases a company earns the title Dividend King. Nucor (NYSE: NUE) has increased its dividend each year for 51 consecutive years. That alone should make this