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No one can predict what the stock market, or any individual stock, will do in 2024. The stock market surged in 2023, which was probably not on many investors' bingo cards in January. But one thing

Income investors have become more open to dividend stocks in recent years. With rock-bottom interest rates at the bank and low inflation, dividend stocks drew interest despite a modest 1.5% average

Sometimes you have to move on from a stock. Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) has unfortunately fallen into this category for me. Instead, I have my eyes on a much better option: Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB).

So why am

It's always a good idea for investors to have a long list of stocks they've fully researched ready to go in case the stock market tumbles. Opportunities to buy great companies at great prices don't

Earlier this month, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) recalled more than 2 million electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. market. It was the largest recall in the young company's history, covering nearly all Tesla

While investors may be hoping for a full-throttled bull market to appear in the new year, some great companies with long-term competitive advantages and robust financials remain at reasonable

If you want to beef up your retirement savings in 2024, the new 401(k) contribution limits can help. Last month, the IRS announced the new inflation-adjusted limits for retirement accounts, and

Make no mistake about it, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is ending the year with a bang. Up more than 900% in 2023, Solana recently passed XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) to become the fifth-most valuable cryptocurrency in

Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway have one stock that's clearly their favorite (and it's not even close). Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) makes up nearly 48% of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, with a stake

Many people dream of being able to retire early. And while it's something you definitely have to work and save for, with the right strategy, it can be done.

If you know for a fact that you want to

The dividend yield that investors can collect from Stag Industrial (NYSE: STAG) is roughly 3.8% today. That's not huge on an absolute basis, but it is notably higher than industrial real estate

Investing $500 per month is a lot for many people. But by reducing your spending in some areas, you'd be surprised at how much you can set aside with a proper budget. 

With enough time and a proper

AGNC Investments (NASDAQ: AGNC) pays an eye-popping dividend. At over 14%, it's nearly 10x higher than the S&P 500's dividend yield (currently 1.5%).

However, as enticing as that payout might seem,

Shares of customer relationship management (CRM) software company Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) are up 100% year to date in 2023, as of this writing. These returns have crushed the otherwise impressive 24%

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) trades at an attractive valuation with positive near-term earnings catalysts, but several factors could negatively affect its 2024. Does it all add to make the stock a

Social Security can go a long way in retirement, and for many older adults, it can make or break their strategy. In fact, around 1 in 5 adults age 50 and older have no other sources of retirement

China's PDD Holdings (NASDAQ: PDD) isn't exactly a household name here in America. In fact, there's a good chance you've never even heard of it. Even prior to its name change early this year, the

Following years of incredible price gains, Block (NYSE: SQ) shares have been in the doldrums. After peaking in 2021, the shares are now 66% off of their highs. That includes a 27% rise in 2023, just

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has delivered huge returns for investors in years past and has done so again in 2023. Shares of the e-commerce and cloud services giant have skyrocketed more than 80% this

When considering new stock purchases, investors often find themselves choosing between companies that offer great growth opportunities or procuring passive income. To have both options in a single

The Nasdaq-100 technology index plunged 33% in 2022. In uncertain times, investors often turn to historical data to help them forecast the market's next move. The Nasdaq-100 has only fallen in

It's no secret that Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) is a worthy candidate for income-seeking investors looking for exposure to the energy sector. Its trailing dividend yield is 6.3%, and if you annualize

Maxing out your Roth IRA (individual retirement account) every year can set you up for more tax-free income during retirement. For example, if you end up with a million-dollar Roth IRA, you'll be

Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) has big plans for the next three years that could, quite literally, make or break the company. The key date is January 2026, less than three years away, but that's much

Volatility is fully expected when putting your money to work on Wall Street. However, the past four years have been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for investors.

The COVID-19 crash of