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Gold has been a valuable asset for practically all of human history, so it makes sense that many people see it as a good long-term investment. And in modern times, the values of precious metals have

Shares of B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS) were moving higher today after the diversified packaged food company and dividend stock delivered solid results in its fourth-quarter earnings report.

B&G also

Beverage company Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) reminded investors in February why it's a good long-term investment when the company increased its dividend by 5.4% for the 62nd year in a row. This increase

Since the calendar flipped to 2024, there have been few stocks better than Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI). The stock nearly tripled over two months, and its performance since the start of 2023

Wireless and mobile communications have been a growth story for about 30 years now, and the tailwinds just keep blowing.

Investors who want some of that wind in their sails can take different tacks

The streaming industry is packed to the gills with different services. While Netflix and Hulu dominate television and movie streaming, platforms such as Spotify Technologies, Apple Music, and

While there are no guarantees in Wall Street analysts' price targets, they can be a great starting point to find promising investments. One stock that recently caught my attention was

Investors continue to have doubts about Block (NYSE: SQ) stock, formerly known as Square. Once an up-and-coming high-growth company, it's been losing money and facing competition across its

Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) -- which soared as the coronavirus peaked and flopped as the pandemic eased -- surprised Wall Street with better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and a

Whether you're a casual investor or trade professionally, chances are you're aware of the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) that kicked off last year. The launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT reignited

High dividend yields are often a warning sign for investors; in the case of NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP), the rising yield has been driven by higher interest rates. And investors think those

The "Magnificent Seven" are some of the most dominant businesses in the world. As a result, their shares, which have soared in price in recent times, are in many investors' portfolios.

At its

The ongoing bull market may now be official, but that doesn't mean that there aren't still plenty of bargains to be had among stocks. After the tech stock crash of 2022, many promising names are

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) has been a masterful dividend stock over the decades. The Canadian pipeline and utility company has paid dividends for nearly 70 years and has increased the payment for 29

Two months into 2024, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to hold steady above $50,000, its highest level since December 2021. And, based on their recent approval of the new spot Bitcoin ETFs in

The past year was a solid one for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors, as shares of the technology giant gained an impressive 63%, handsomely beating the S&P 500 index's comparable gains of 28%. The

It's easy to see the benefits of retiring early -- more time for family and hobbies and less stress from a job, to name a few. But leaving the workforce in your 50s or earlier has drawbacks, too

According to Grand View Research, global cryptocurrency revenue hit $5 billion in 2022 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% through 2030. While that growth is

Many fintech stocks tumbled during the past two years as rising interest rates curbed consumer discretionary spending, made borrowing money a lot less appealing, and compressed the market's

Whether you're worried about the U.S. economy or just want to diversify your portfolio, it can be a good idea to consider investing in companies based in other parts of the world. And some of those

Attracting Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)-level hype during its initial public offering (IPO), Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with hopes of rising to the upper echelons of the

The S&P 500 has soared from its bear market low 16 months ago, and earlier this year, the index confirmed what everyone eagerly was waiting for: We're in a new bull market. A handful of stocks, in

Warren Buffett hasn't seen a lot to like in the stock market recently.

While he added to some positions in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio in 2023 and started a couple of

Since 2021, shares of Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) have absolutely crumbled, falling by a whopping 95%. Even with the price rally in recent days, the stock has still been a disastrous investment over the

The stock market's blistering run over the past year has made me a much more cautious investor. With the S&P 500 bumping up against its all-time high and many stocks trading at frothy valuations,