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Will Microsoft Overtake Apple as the World's Largest Company in 2024?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Consumer electronics manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/0defe5ca-333a-451e-9549-4f262e278fc7.png
Will Microsoft Overtake Apple as the World's Largest Company in 2024?

At the end of 2023, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) still holds the title of the world's largest company, but Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is nipping at its heels. With Apple at a $2.94 trillion market cap and

Why Super Micro Computer Rallied 14.2% in November
Why Super Micro Computer Rallied 14.2% in November

Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) rose 14.2% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The server maker, which has become a darling of the artificial

Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Nvidia a Good Long-Term Investment?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Nvidia a Good Long-Term Investment?

Semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) experienced outsized revenue growth this year thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The company makes graphics processing units (GPUs), which

IRA vs. 401(k): Which Plan Is Best for You in 2024?
IRA vs. 401(k): Which Plan Is Best for You in 2024?

A 401(k) plan is something not every retirement saver has access to. And that's OK, because people who don't have the option to save in a 401(k) can instead build a nest egg in an IRA instead. The

Investing in ChargePoint Stock? 3 Factors You Can't Afford to Overlook
Investing in ChargePoint Stock? 3 Factors You Can't Afford to Overlook

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian embarks on a strategic journey into the world of ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) stock as we dissect three pivotal factors that could significantly influence your

Will UiPath Be a Trillion-Dollar Stock by 2050?
Will UiPath Be a Trillion-Dollar Stock by 2050?

UiPath (NYSE: PATH) has been a volatile stock ever since its initial public offering (IPO) in April 2021. The developer of tools for robotic process automation (RPA) went public at $56 per share

Why Shares of Canoo Drove 13.1% Higher in NovemberPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-iZxNvwmEDAT2zuvMswp8MrIk.png?st=2023-05-08T05%3A56%3A42Z&se=2023-05-08T07%3A56%3A42Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-08T03%3A27%3A06Z&ske=2023-05-09T03%3A27%3A06Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=hpaom2wRNOR4VGolGAMc0MX1MdH9zOmjK0MSBHrfkTo%3D
Why Shares of Canoo Drove 13.1% Higher in November

Recovering slightly from their 44% slide in October, shares of Canoo (NASDAQ: GOEV), an electric vehicle (EV) upstart, rose 13.1% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market

Is UiPath Stock a Buy Before the End of 2023?
Is UiPath Stock a Buy Before the End of 2023?

As 2023 has dragged on, I've progressively rekindled my interest in UiPath (NYSE: PATH). It's been a tough run since the 2021 IPO, but the company itself has made steady progress in realigning its

1 Promising Stock Down 66% That Could Skyrocket in 2024
1 Promising Stock Down 66% That Could Skyrocket in 2024

Biotechs specializing in gene editing are making serious strides, but many are still clinical-stage companies. Their lack of consistent revenue and profits has been a turn-off for investors in

Panera Stock Was a 100-Bagger Before It Went Private in 2017. It Could Go Public Again in 2024.
Panera Stock Was a 100-Bagger Before It Went Private in 2017. It Could Go Public Again in 2024.

Panera has confidentially filed to go public, according to sources for the Financial Times. Seasoned investors may be excited, remembering the company's previous track record as a public company

Have $500? 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold ForeverPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Mobile phone network, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/828b91fb-678a-4621-906b-21e972059e7d.png
Have $500? 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

Through a combination of regular cash payments and share price gains, dividend stocks can deliver big wins for long-term investors. Even a relatively modest initial investment, such as $500, has the

This 401(k) Trend Is Increasing -- and It's Not a Good One
This 401(k) Trend Is Increasing -- and It's Not a Good One

There are a number of ways that 401(k) plans differ from IRAs. With a 401(k), your retirement plan is funded through payroll contributions. And you may be eligible for some type of employer match.

3 Innovative Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Stocks That Have Multidecade Growth PotentialPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Diversified industrial company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/3bc2ecaa-ddda-4d9f-865e-4df253bbd22f.png
3 Innovative Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Stocks That Have Multidecade Growth Potential

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics have gotten a lot of attention as of late, and for good reason. And while companies like Nvidia and Microsoft certainly deserve recognition for what they

Want to Be Richer? Add $100 to These Stocks Right Now.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Want to Be Richer? Add $100 to These Stocks Right Now.

Warren Buffett once shared his thoughts on the most important investing rules: "The first rule of an investment is don't lose money. And the second rule of an investment is don't forget the first

3 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in DecemberPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Department store, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/57f223bf-67a0-476b-94dd-76010fccb266.png
3 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in December

Cybersecurity is a mission-critical investment for just about every enterprise these days. Even when IT spending slowed dramatically in early 2023, for example, this niche kept right on expanding at

This Wealth-Creating Dividend Stock Swings and Misses at a Big Acquisition. Is It Still Worth Buying?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/2b695cca-48cb-4195-802a-e3385fb90ec0.png
This Wealth-Creating Dividend Stock Swings and Misses at a Big Acquisition. Is It Still Worth Buying?

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC) (NYSE: BEP) fell short in its attempt to win shareholder approval for its takeover of Australian utility Origin Energy. The global renewable energy producer was

A New Grand Theft Auto Game Is Coming -- Is Take-Two a Can't Miss Stock in 2024?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gas company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/01083d82-021d-4573-8c40-0e836a0771d6.png
A New Grand Theft Auto Game Is Coming -- Is Take-Two a Can't Miss Stock in 2024?

Huge news hit the video game market in the past few days. Rockstar Games, a studio owned by Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced that the first trailer for a new Grand Theft Auto (GTA)

Vanguard's Largest Fund Is Closing in on an All-Time High. Is There More Room to Run?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/0e838f13-fa33-4583-92e9-bf3375dacf70.png
Vanguard's Largest Fund Is Closing in on an All-Time High. Is There More Room to Run?

Vanguard is a massive investment management company, offering mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETF), 401(k) plans, and many other financial products and tools. The company's founder, Jack Bogle

If You Invested $2,000 in IBM in 2020, This Is How Much You Would Have TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
If You Invested $2,000 in IBM in 2020, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has a dismal reputation as a long-term investment. Over the past decade, the tech giant's stock declined 6% as the S&P 500 rose 154%. That's probably why Warren Buffett's Berkshire

Fast-Food Giant McDonald's Is Developing a Secretive New Restaurant Chain. Should Starbucks and Dutch Bros Investors Be Worried?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Hotel, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/d14bb504-852b-4d13-a69a-8cec9d4eb799.png
Fast-Food Giant McDonald's Is Developing a Secretive New Restaurant Chain. Should Starbucks and Dutch Bros Investors Be Worried?

With 41,198 locations as of Sept. 30, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is an absolutely massive fast-food operation. But apparently it's not big enough yet. The company is launching a secretive coffee chain

1 Growth Stock Down 20% to Buy Right Now
1 Growth Stock Down 20% to Buy Right Now

It hasn't been easy to be an Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) investor in recent years, with its stock soaring to record heights amid COVID-19 lockdowns in 2021 and then crashing back down as it faced

Retirees In These 12 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security ChecksPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Personal care service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/44547be2-b411-43fb-91ed-bf4a69577d94.png
Retirees In These 12 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks

Social Security is the foundation of many Americans' retirement plans. Around half of individuals aged 65 or older receive at least 50% of their household income from the government program

History Says The Nasdaq-100 Could Be on the Cusp of a 6-Year Win Streak. Here's 1 Stock to Buy Right Now
History Says The Nasdaq-100 Could Be on the Cusp of a 6-Year Win Streak. Here's 1 Stock to Buy Right Now

The Nasdaq-100 technology index is still recovering from a brutal 2022, when it plunged 33% into bear territory. But down years are quite rare: In the 37-year history of the index, it has delivered

1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF I'm Stocking Up On in 2024
1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF I'm Stocking Up On in 2024

The new year is the perfect opportunity to analyze your portfolio and consider loading up on new investments. With the stock market soaring in recent weeks, now could be a smart time to invest if

Is Toast Stock a Buy Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Clothing manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7d69264d-49b2-466c-9987-b2706836d522.png
Is Toast Stock a Buy Now?

Toast (NYSE: TOST) has taken investors on a wild ride since its IPO in Sept. 2021. The provider of cloud-based restaurant management services went public at $40, and its stock eventually hit an