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Social Security's Dire Financial Situation Has a Silver Lining
If you read the latest Social Security Trustees Report, you may be inclined to curl up in a ball, bemoaning the fact that your retirement may have just gotten a lot more complicated.
In the coming
The S&P 500 Just Hit a Record High. Is It Safe to Buy Stocks Right Now?
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) closed at a record 5,321 on May 21, notching its second high in as many weeks. The index has since dipped slightly to 5,300, but it has blown through about two dozen
Massive News for Boeing Stock Investors
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates the latest comments from Boeing (NYSE: BA) management.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 23, 2024. The video was published on May
Here's How the S&P 500 Could Be Your Ticket to a Sweet Retirement
We live in an age where many workers aren't privy to a job-related pension that guarantees a certain amount of retirement income. As such, it's on us to save on our own so we're able to live
Is 1 of MercadoLibre's Strongest Headwinds Finally Turning Into a Tailwind for the Stock?
Twenty years ago, a younger version of myself strolled the streets of Buenos Aires in search of a place to eat. I finally found a promising spot selling milanesa de carne sandwiches for 2 pesos. I
Billionaires Are Selling Nvidia and Buying Up This Stock Instead
Taking profits in chip giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was a popular move among billionaire hedge fund managers in the first quarter, with a number of notable ones reducing their stakes in the company
The April Inflation Report Is a Double-Edged Sword for Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
For most current retirees, Social Security provides income they simply couldn't do without. A 2023 survey from national pollster Gallup found that 88% of retirees lean on their Social Security
Could Microsoft Stock Help You Retire a Millionaire?
Stocks can help you retire rich. Not as in "get rich quick," but steady compounders that slowly and surely make you money for decades. Those companies are challenging to find. To help in your
Has Zoom Video's Stock Reached its Peak Growth Potential?
Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) posted its latest earnings report on May 20. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (ended on April 30), the video conferencing software provider's revenue rose
Is Enterprise Products Partners Stock a Buy?
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is an intriguing stock for income-focused investors. The energy partnership has grown its distribution payment to investors every year for 25 consecutive
What's the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Try This Index Fund.
Are you looking for stronger returns on your money but aren't quite sure where to start? If you're thinking about doing it with stocks, then you're looking in the right place. The stock market's
1 Spectacular Dividend Stock Down 49% You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian makes his case for why this dividend stock deserves a spot in your portfolio.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 23, 2024. The video was
Wall Street Just Turned Bullish on This Hot Technology Stock: Time to Buy?
Machine vision company Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX) recently received an analyst rating upgrade from hold to buy from HSBC. In addition, the price target was raised from $40 to $52. There's no doubt
Nvidia Just Announced a Stock Split. Time to Buy?
For the past several months, investors have been wondering if Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) would launch a stock split. That's after the technology giant's stock soared in recent years, reaching nearly
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Realty Income Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Passive income investors love real estate investment trusts (REITs) because their dividends are often high-yielding and reliable. REITs are required to pay 90% of their income as dividends, which
1 Easy Way to Stretch Your Money in Retirement
Retirement can be nerve-wracking. No matter how much you save and plan, there's no guarantee that your funds will be enough to get you through the following years and decades.
Want to make sure your
1 Top Cryptocurrency Will Soar 116%, According to Standard Chartered. Is It a Buy?
Analysts from a major British bank say that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) should more than double from here to the end of 2024. Does this projection make sense?
Geoff Kendrick, head of crypto research and
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Costco Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
You certainly don't have to chase hot tech stocks to earn great returns in the market. As of May 20, an investor that bought $1,000 worth of shares in Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) five years ago
This "Magnificent Seven" Company Is Leading the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution, According to Goldman Sachs (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), most investors and Wall Street analysts use the "Magnificent Seven" stocks as a key barometer. There are good reasons for this.
Microsoft has plowed
1 Impressive Stat That Highlights Just How Far Palantir's Business Has Come in a Decade
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) went public in 2020, and it has come a long way in growing its business and improving its financials. The data analytics company has leveraged artificial
Can iRobot Stock Bounce Back After Crashing 72% This Year?
When Amazon's deal to acquire iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) fell through earlier this year, it was as if the air was let out of the robot vacuum maker's stock. Almost in an instant, shares went over a
An Activist Hedge Fund Is Buying This Dividend Stock. Time to Follow?
The news that high-profile activist hedge fund Elliot Investment Management has built a $1 billion position in building controls and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) company Johnson
Want $1,000 in Dividend Income? Here's How Much You'd Have to Invest in Unilever Stock.
Currently, investors would need to buy roughly $29,400 worth of Unilever (NYSE: UL) stock -- or about 542 shares -- to receive $1,000 in annual dividend income. As impressive as the consumer staples
1 Fintech Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
Looking for rapid growth? Check out fintech stocks. These companies combine the huge addressable markets of finance with the high growth rates of tech stocks. It's not uncommon to see fintech stocks
3 Cryptocurrency Investment Strategies for the Long Term
For much of cryptocurrencies existence, short-term trading strategies that seek to benefit from high volatility and sudden momentum shifts defined the cryptocurrency market. But with the recent


