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What a difference a year makes for telecom giant AT&T (NYSE: T). Its stock price rose in recent months, reaching a 52-week high of $19.32 on July 1.

The stock's surge is a reversal from last July's

For most retirees, Social Security income is a necessity to make ends meet. Even though the average retired-worker benefit in May was only $1,916.63 (about $23,000 on an annualized basis), no social

Americans are great at many things, but saving for retirement isn't one of them. According to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, the median American household aged 65 to 74 has just

Have you recently begun your 30s? If so, then you already know it's a busy time of life. Career paths are often being established at this point in time. Children may be coming into the picture (if

Nvidia is a great company and a great stock, but it currently trades on slightly more than 50 times Wall Street's 2024 earnings estimates. That's fine for many investors willing to pay a premium for

Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST), a lending platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), was a market darling in 2021 when interest rates were low. But rates then shot higher to combat

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest industries for investors right now. Semiconductor darling and data center specialist Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is considered by many on Wall Street to

There's no skirting the fact that beverage and snack producer PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) missed the mark last quarter. Although earnings rolled in better than expected, sales fell short of estimates.

Fast casual dining has become one of the most popular options for diners over the last several years.

Two leading fast casual restaurant chains are Mediterranean-inspired CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA) and

Financial services are a big part of America's economy, worth nearly $2 trillion. It's a great place to look for long-term investments. After all, America wouldn't be the economic marvel it is today

It's often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In this case, the market hasn't been too fond of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), with the stock down about 30% from its 52-week high. Softer

Consumers are the heartbeat of the U.S. economy; their spending accounts for over 68% of America's economic output. Following all that money can lead you to some remarkable long-term investment

Do you have some money in your pocket, say $500 (or more), just waiting to be put to work in the market? If you are an income investor that may be a problem, since the raging bull market has left

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has been an investor favorite for years, but it received special attention this year after announcing a 50-for-1 stock split. That's one of the biggest splits

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock is an investor favorite. It's a reliable, market-beating stock, and it pays a dividend, has a self-generating revenue model and plenty of expansion opportunities.

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Let's not bury the lead: Realty Income (NYSE: O) alone probably won't make you a millionaire. But most stocks, alone, won't do that without you having to take on a material amount of risk and

Shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) have poured a grande-size dose of disappointment, down more than 41% from their all-time high nearly three years ago.

The coffeehouse leader has struggled to

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is a fine and worthy company, and it represents an excellent way to get exposure to a relatively high price of oil. At the same time, there's a significant amount of uncertainty

Traditional 401(k)s have been a staple of modern retirement planning for several decades now, and they are still many people's first choice for a savings vehicle. They offer important benefits, like

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) is already a stock that's easy to justify buying. Between the incredible success of Ozempic, tons of demand for its weight loss medicine, and big investments in

Oh, what a difference a few months can make. Five years ago, Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) stock sailed along and the travel market seemed entirely secure.

Then, the COVID-19 pandemic struck

With a market valuation of about $3 billion, DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) is one of the smaller players in the cloud-computing space. It's a good business with plenty of customers, steady revenue

The S&P 500 as a whole is testing new all-time highs, but not all stocks are performing well. Some iconic companies have lost more than 40% of their value since 2024 began.

And now could be the

Marriage has a lasting effect on your finances, for better or for worse. Most people are prepared to pay daily expenses and plan for a future together. But few give much thought to how their

With shares up by over 2,000% over the last 10 years, Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) demonstrates the power of long-term investing. Over that time frame, the stock has faced several macroeconomic crises --