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EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) used to be known as Entertainment Properties, and that's a pretty fair description of what the real estate investment trust (REIT) owns. This is an interesting focus in

The yield of the 10-year U.S. Treasury has fallen off a cliff in recent months. After reaching a high of 5% on Oct. 19, the 10-year yield is now down to 3.9% as investors anticipate that the Federal

C3.ai (NYSE: AI) was one of the hottest tech IPOs of 2020. The developer of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms went public at $42 on Dec. 9, and its shares opened at $100 before

Tellurian (NYSEMKT: TELL) has tanked in 2023. Shares of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) company have fallen over 50%, woefully underperforming the market (the S&P 500 has rallied nearly 25%).

All eyes have been on Nvidia this year as the GPU company has been providing the raw computing power for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Its ultra-powerful chips have become the gold

The start of a new decade is always exciting, and turning 70 is no exception. But if you're turning 70 in 2024, you might have some important steps to take in the context of retirement planning

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has an enviable dividend record, with a massive commitment to rewarding investors well via a growing disbursement. That's perhaps not all that shocking given that it is a

"Passive income" sounds nice, doesn't it? You simply invest your money and the cash rolls in. Of course, nothing is that simple when it comes to finances, but there is a lot to be said for income

The S&P 500 has surged about 24% in 2023 despite a tough economic backdrop. The index is hovering around its all-time high, and plenty of stocks have been taken along for the ride. A new bull market

All eyes are on the market this week as investors await the magic number that means the market has reached a new high. The Down Jones Industrial Average hit it last week, and the S&P 500 is less

Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) is up 24.1% from its 52-week low -- which sounds like a lot until you realize the stock is still down 17.9% over the last year and 36.8% over the last five years compared

Social Security is a complicated program. There are many rules about retirement benefits, survivors benefits, spousal benefits, and more that many Americans don't fully understand.

Avoiding Social

The stock market has been soaring in recent weeks, finishing out the year by reaching new highs. Over the past 12 months, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up by around 13%, the S&P 500 has surged

Social Security is one of the most important social programs for retirees. For decades, it has provided a safety net for millions of Americans navigating the world of retirement finances. Regardless

The semiconductor sector received a lot of attention in 2023, mainly because Nvidia stock surged 237% on the back of demand for its data center chips for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.

But

Small-cap stocks could explode higher in 2024 for two reasons. First, small-cap stocks are cheap overall and could move higher to more normal valuations. Second, market conditions in 2024 could

Skyrocketing as much as 1,000% in 2020, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) seemed unstoppable a few years ago. Between the company's newly formed partnerships and management's auspicious five-year outlook

Retiring early -- it's the dream that serves as the motivation for many investors. But it doesn't have to be a wishful fantasy. With a series of smart decisions, some hard work, and a couple of

For most investors, building a million-dollar retirement portfolio requires making a lot of good decisions over a long period of time. The first one is to live below your means and save (and invest)

One of the standout performers in the crypto market this year has been Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), which is up almost 1,000% in 2023. On the strength of its recent performance, Solana has become the

The stock market is a proven wealth generator over the long term, even for conservative investors who buy index funds. But some individual stocks like Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) have delivered an

You might call it a "Pfizzle."

In late 2021, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stock was at an all-time high. The company had pulled off a near miracle with its rapid development of a COVID-19 vaccine.

It followed

It's been another wild ride of a year for Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) stock. It's up more than 250% to close out the year, so if you bought at the right time, you may have made some major money

Few would argue with the investing success of Berkshire Hathaway chief Warren Buffett. Since taking the helm nearly 60 years ago, his stock-picking acumen has yielded compounded annual gains of

If you want to develop a skill like investing, it's usually a good idea to follow in the footsteps of folks who already know what they're doing. With a successful track record that spans nearly six