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One of the most important pillars in artificial intelligence (AI) is semiconductors. These chips, commonly referred to as graphics processing units (GPUs) and central processing units (CPUs), play

Comparing Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) might initially seem odd. The two drugmakers don't seem to have much in common. Eli Lilly is more than 50 times the size of

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is a large and well-run utility. It looks fairly cheap, historically speaking. It is the type of company that a lot of investors will want to have in their portfolios, but

It turns out that investors interested in small upstart cloud computing platform DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) got not one but two opportunities to buy the big dip. After bottoming during the bear

When most people think of Social Security, they think of the retirement benefits many workers qualify for after a long career. But that's actually just one of several types of Social Security

Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) is one of the hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stocks on Wall Street. But, with its shares up 213% over the last 12 months, many investors might think it's too late to load

The cruise industry has become one of the great post-pandemic comeback stories. The COVID-19 contagion forced this industry to shut down for over a year, leaving it without a significant revenue

When deciding where to put investing dollars to work, an appealing choice for many would be a fast-growing stock with amazing potential. However, there are often trade-offs when investing in growth

The PHLX Semiconductor Sector index is off to a strong start in 2024 with gains of 11% so far. That's not surprising as some of its key components such as Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), AMD, Broadcom, and

Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) made a subtle change to its capital return strategy this year. The oil giant had paid out a gusher of dividends over the past couple of years by prioritizing paying variable

Investors don't have to just focus on the dominant tech firms, such as the "Magnificent Seven" businesses, to find lucrative stock ideas. AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) proves this, as its shares are up 230%

Zoom Video Communications' (NASDAQ: ZM) stock price jumped 8% on Feb. 27 after the videoconferencing company posted its latest earnings report. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on

Investors have had to take sales growth metrics with a grain of salt in recent quarters. Many consumer-facing businesses are reporting higher revenue simply due to price increases, which are

I've been skeptical of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) for years, but 2023 was the year I started warming up to the idea of finally buying. For one thing, I needed a few stocks to replace my long-term

If you own a stake in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), then you probably already know Warren Buffett's also a fan. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) owns nearly 244 million shares of

Shares of direct-to-consumer telehealth business Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) are up 30% since the company reported its Q4 earnings. The little-known $2 billion company is grabbing investors'

Thanks to their incredible profitability, powerful network effects, and growth potential, Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are two of the most outstanding businesses around. Their stocks

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is one of the top healthcare stocks in the world, with a market cap of around $390 billion. But in recent years, it hasn't exactly been known to be a top growth stock

One way individual investors can find lucrative ideas is by following smart investment managers and note what stocks they own in their portfolios. Take Bill Ackman, the billionaire hedge fund

Since March 1, 2021, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares have climbed almost 50%. That gain is more than double the increase in the Nasdaq Composite Index over the same period. And it continues an

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) stock has run like wildfire over the past year, riding the recovery of tech stocks, the rebound of digital advertising, and the accelerating adoption of

The age at which you begin taking Social Security will affect your monthly income for the rest of your life, so it's critical to make this decision carefully.

You can begin claiming at age 62 or

Artificial intelligence (AI) has grabbed investors' attention thanks to its potential to revolutionize so many industries, from healthcare to automotive. In fact, some researchers predict the size

Retirees and other income-focused investors must wade through an ocean of dividend stocks to find high-yield investments that can afford their lofty payout. The market won't pay as much for a stock

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) had good news and bad news for investors when it reported earnings on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The good news was that the company's earnings (OK, its adjusted earnings)