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In October, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 7.8%, which was the highest level in more than two decades. It caused a shock to the economy, mainly because rates were sitting at historic

It's that time of year again when people are winding down while simultaneously setting their sights on improving different aspects of their lives in the new year. Sometimes, it's financial

Although it's been an extremely volatile ride, since its launch more than three years ago, Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has produced a monumental return. Even investors in the most successful stocks

When examined over extended periods, Wall Street is a veritable money machine. Even accounting for inevitable down years, the stock market has handily outpaced bonds, gold, oil, and housing in the

Over the past four years, Wall Street has been particularly volatile, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite swinging back and forth between bear and bull markets on a

Deciding when to sign up for Social Security is a tough thing. If you file at age 62, the earliest possible age to claim benefits, you'll reduce your monthly Social Security payments on a permanent

Valuations for many stocks have been rising sharply this year. But investors should be careful not to assume that the current year's trends will continue into 2024. Growth stocks, especially, are

2023 was an exciting year for technology investors. The launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 opened the floodgates of interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI), and Advanced Micro Devices

On Dec. 20, Axios reported that Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) was in talks to potentially merge with Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA). The news wasn't positively received by investors, with

Even casual investors are likely well aware of Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) meteoric rise this year. The stock has skyrocketed by 235% since Jan. 1 as the company delivered multiple quarters of record

The stock market has been scorching hot in 2023. The S&P 500 has gained nearly 25% on the year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq has zoomed more than 40%. That means bargains are few and far between

The year is swiftly coming to an end, making now an excellent time to set new investment goals and potentially expand your portfolio with companies likely to soar in 2024.

The stock market has been

Consumers hoping to receive a $7,500 federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit on a Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model 3 next year could end up with a lump of coal instead. But the ripple effect of this

Small-cap stocks have been under pressure ever since the Federal Reserve started hiking interest rates in the first quarter of 2022. As a result, scores of companies in this category sport

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 sent many tech stocks soaring. As a result, a plethora of businesses touted AI capabilities. Sifting through them to figure out which are worthwhile

When investors think of on-demand streaming services, Netflix is a top-of-mind name. Ditto for HBO Max. The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) Disney+ and Hulu platforms are high-profile platforms in

In its most recent quarter, Dutch Bros' (NYSE: BROS) saw revenue jump 33% year over year -- an impressive result. Add this to the fact that the company plans to open at least 150 new stores in 2023,

When investors think of athletic apparel brand names, Nike is often the first that comes to mind. And rightfully so. After all, it's the single biggest name in the business, having dominated the

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has captured the spotlight with its $15 special dividend, which will be paid to shareholders as of record at the close of business on Dec. 28. At first glance, a $15

There aren't a lot of absolutes when it comes to timing your Social Security application. Some people prefer to apply at 62 and claim as many checks as possible. Others defer their applications

It's hard to argue with Warren Buffett's track record. A sign that his investing prowess has not diminished can be found by looking at Berkshire Hathaway's most recent big win. And that's none other

It may describe itself simply as a technology company, but the primary moneymaker for Snap (NYSE: SNAP) is its popular Snapchat app. And with 750 million people using Snapchat every month around the

Stock market investors can either go the passive route, by buying an index fund, or the active route, by picking individual stocks. The latter choice has the goal of beating the market over the long

The semiconductor industry is only just beginning to come out of a widespread slump -- primarily from an overhang of PC and smartphone chip supplies following a consumer spending boom early in the

A big part of the allure of investing in small and mid-cap stocks is their potential to be worth much more in the future. After all, it's a lot more probable that a company that's only worth a few