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Down 40% on the Year, Is ServiceNow Stock a Buy as Its Subscription Revenue Surges 25%?
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) continued to deliver excellent revenue growth when the software-as-a-service (SaaS) company reported its Q2 earnings; however, it once again wasn't enough to lift the
Better Healthcare Sector ETF: Vanguard's Broad VHT vs. Invesco's Biotechnology-Focused IBBQ
The Vanguard Health Care ETF (NYSEMKT:VHT) offers broad sector exposure and lower costs, while the Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBBQ) provides a concentrated, higher-volatility play on
As Financials Rally, Is the Steady Vanguard Financials ETF or the Leveraged ProShares Ultra Financials the Better Buy Right Now?
Choosing between Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSEMKT:VFH) and ProShares - Ultra Financials (NYSEMKT:UYG) involves weighing the benefits of a low-cost, broad-market index fund against a highly volatile
1 Top Warren Buffett Stock for Dividend Investors
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) owns dozens of businesses in its $350 billion public equities portfolio. Not just any company can get in, of course. It must meet strict quality and
Micron vs. Sandisk: Which Stock Is the Better Buy for the Memory Boom?
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) have recorded stunning gains on the stock market over the past year, primarily due to the favorable conditions in the memory market, where
Here's Why Qualcomm Is Still Overlooked vs. Nvidia and Intel
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) has been overlooked as demand for Nvidia and Intel's data center chips takes the spotlight. Nvidia is up about 11% year to date, while Intel has nearly tripled in value
Which Is the Better Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, Corporate Bond-Focused VCSH or BSV's Treasury Emphasis?
Conservative fixed-income investors may prefer the Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (NYSEMKT:BSV) for its Treasury exposure, while the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH) offers a
Is It Really Safe to Invest in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Right Now? Here's What History Says.
The S&P 500 index has largely shrugged off the most notable headwinds of 2026. Conflict in the Middle East led to rising energy prices. There are still worries about the possible impact artificial
Is the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF or State Street Health Care ETF the Better Buy for Your Portfolio?
The VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (NASDAQ:PPH) provides concentrated exposure to drugmakers, while the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLV) offers a broader, lower-cost gateway
Wingstop Is Down 68% From Its All-Time High. Should You Buy Before July 29?
Inflation remains uncomfortably elevated, and that's a drag on an array of consumer discretionary stocks, including Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING).
Ahead of its July 29 earnings report, shares of the
Did Citigroup's Latest Earnings Change the Investment Case?
The second quarter proved to be a strong one for big banks, which were fueled by a surge in investment banking and mergers and acquisitions, institutional trading, and rising asset levels. But one
RMDs Don't Have to Drive Up Your Taxes. Here's How to Avoid the Hit.
The nice thing about saving for retirement in a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k) is getting a tax break on your contributions. The problem is that once you retire, not only
If I Were Starting Over With $500 to Invest, I'd Begin by Building a Portfolio Around This Unstoppable Stock
Like most investors, I stepped into the stock market rather cautiously, doing my best to follow Warren Buffett's primary rule: "Don't lose money."
Three decades later, I now realize I didn't fully
Neocloud Stocks vs. the Hyperscalers -- Who Actually Wins AI Capex Boom?
These are unprecedented times, with companies pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into capital expenditures -- data centers, GPUs, and other infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI). It's
The Magic Number for a "Comfortable" Retirement is $1.2 Million. Here's How Much You Might Need to Invest Each Month to Be on Track for That
How much someone needs for retirement can vary greatly depending on where they live and what kind of lifestyle they want to maintain. According to a recent retirement survey from investment firm
Best Quantum Computing Pick-and-Shovel Play: Nvidia, Microsoft, or Alphabet?
Folksy wisdom holds that the surest way to make money during a gold rush was to sell shovels rather than swing picks. As with many emerging industries, quantum computing could be reviving that old
Better AI Software Stock: Palantir vs. ServiceNow
While AI stocks have generally been hugely successful for shareholders, not every artificial intelligence (AI) company is riding high right now. ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) stock is trading down 51% from
Warren Buffett's "Playing With Fire" Warning Is Back: Here's What History Says Happens Next for Stocks, and What Investors Can Do About It
Warren Buffett stands as one of the most celebrated investors in history. Under his leadership at Berkshire Hathaway beginning in 1965, the investment conglomerate delivered a compound annual gain
This AI Stock Has Tripled in 2026. It Could Still Double in 3 Years (Hint: It's Not Micron)
Micron Technology has been on a tear on the stock market in 2026, with its shares almost tripling this year, as of this writing. However, the memory specialist's gains have been eclipsed by a 242%
4 Energy Stocks With 20+ Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth
The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has once again shown that energy prices are highly volatile. That's the norm for the sector, not the exception, a fact that can make it hard for dividend
Should You Buy Procter & Gamble Stock Before July 29?
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) makes relatively inexpensive products that consumers buy regularly. Moreover, the products it sells, like toothpaste and toilet paper, are necessities. Overall, this
If I Could Only Own 1 ETF Heading Into the Coming Fed Meeting, It Would Be This One
For the first time in several quarters, there's genuine uncertainty around what the Federal Reserve is going to do at its upcoming July 28-29 meeting.
According to the latest dot plot report, about
Is Google a Buy After Its Latest Earnings Report? Here's My Honest Take
In this video, I will cover Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) latest earnings report and explain exactly what I am doing with my position now that the results are in. Watch the short video
Jamie Dimon Says Stock Valuations Are Too High. But That Shouldn't Change How You Invest. Consider These 3 ETFs.
JPMorgan Chase(NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon recently gave a provocative interview with a CNBC podcast. On Monday, Dimon effectively said that he wouldn't buy most stocks right now at today's high
Netflix: Record Buybacks, Rising Margins, and a Slate in Need of a Refresh
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares fell 8% after its second-quarter report on July 16, yet the streaming giant is on pace for its most profitable year ever. The company spent nearly $5 billion on stock