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1 Small Chip Equipment Stock Up 140% So Far in 2023: Is It Too Late to Buy?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gold mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/94faf2bd-99c1-4ea6-b55d-fdcab23c3865.png
1 Small Chip Equipment Stock Up 140% So Far in 2023: Is It Too Late to Buy?

In recent years, Netherlands-based semiconductor equipment giant ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) has become something of a household name. When it comes to the manufacture of the world's most advanced

Social Security: Here's Exactly How Much Your Benefits Will Go Up in 2024
Social Security: Here's Exactly How Much Your Benefits Will Go Up in 2024

Social Security is a major source of income for millions of older adults, and many people rely on their benefits heavily in retirement. In fact, around 1 in 5 adults age 50 and older have no other

1 Growth Stock to Buy and Hold in a Market DownturnPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Data analytics provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/d1295d04-cceb-4f1c-be2b-32ca46621336.png
1 Growth Stock to Buy and Hold in a Market Downturn

Data cloud platform Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) went public a few years ago and became arguably Wall Street's most expensive stock. Today, shares are still burning off its staggering valuation that

3 Dirt Cheap Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying Before the New Year
3 Dirt Cheap Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying Before the New Year

Markets have rallied since the start of the year, climbing from last year's bear market low, and the three major indexes have even extended gains in recent weeks. This is great news, but it may make

Stock Market Rally: Why I'm Loading Up on These 2 Stocks
Stock Market Rally: Why I'm Loading Up on These 2 Stocks

The market has been surging lately. Through the end of November, the S&P 500 was up 20% for the year and the Nasdaq Composite had risen 37%. Along with market rallies come increased prices for

A Bull Market Is Coming. Here Are 3 Stocks You'll Absolutely Want to Own.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Cloud computing provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/893880f6-c6d9-4518-b1a0-f0be05207ac4.png
A Bull Market Is Coming. Here Are 3 Stocks You'll Absolutely Want to Own.

The stock market has bounced back and appears to be headed for a strong finish to 2023. The U.S. economy remains strong, with robust GDP growth of 5.2% in the third quarter. Inflation is easing

What's the Best ETF to Buy Right Now?
What's the Best ETF to Buy Right Now?

The stock market appears to be headed for solid returns in 2023. Next year will bring the U.S. presidential election. Historically, the market tends to perform well during presidential election

The Best Way to Go From 0 to $1.15 Million in 32 Years
The Best Way to Go From 0 to $1.15 Million in 32 Years

Becoming a millionaire might seem out of reach. But you can significantly grow your retirement savings over time, and it's not as difficult as it may seem.

Most people intend to save for retirement

Is It Time to Buy the S&P 500's 3 Worst-Performing November Stocks?
Is It Time to Buy the S&P 500's 3 Worst-Performing November Stocks?

November was a big month for the stocks as all three major indexes soared.

The S&P 500 finished up 8.9% for the month, posting its best performance since July 2022. However, not every stock on the

This Growth Stock Is Up 117% Since 2018 -- Here's Why It Can Double AgainPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Janitorial service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/4d4e885c-79e9-4b8f-bd91-e9721cd7c2e9.png
This Growth Stock Is Up 117% Since 2018 -- Here's Why It Can Double Again

When investing in industrial and energy stocks, investors are usually faced with a tough choice. Does one invest in traditional energy stocks, which often trade at low earnings multiples but with an

Where Will Vertex Pharmaceuticals Be in 10 Years?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Biotech company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-pKgbwxVSbyTCu0UzPNe8NL8D.png?st=2023-05-04T16%3A02%3A58Z&se=2023-05-04T18%3A02%3A58Z&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=2023-05-04T12%3A13%3A51Z&ske=2023-05-05T12%3A13%3A51Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=%2BhYssNp3W0HiZMxCV64XVELyP8stYUjFhgUVfPrTLyg%3D
Where Will Vertex Pharmaceuticals Be in 10 Years?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) has come a long way in the past ten years. In a little over a decade, the company has built a cystic fibrosis (CF) empire, commercializing four drugs for the

1 Stock-Split Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in December, and 1 to Avoid Like the Plague
1 Stock-Split Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in December, and 1 to Avoid Like the Plague

For much of the past four years, volatility has been a fixture on Wall Street. All three major stock indexes have bounced between bull and bear markets on a couple of occasions.

When short-term

Better Buy: Tesla or UPS?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Railroad company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-PDBQn2GCVZs3frHaK2lGsDOa.png?st=2023-05-03T06%3A32%3A47Z&se=2023-05-03T08%3A32%3A47Z&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=2023-05-02T19%3A53%3A01Z&ske=2023-05-03T19%3A53%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=B8RNBNOp5bAAUbGicg4q74TKunz53L%2BT3UK9Oi3oX%2B4%3D
Better Buy: Tesla or UPS?

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and UPS (NYSE: UPS) might appear odd comparators, but their investment propositions share a few things in common. They are both cyclical companies. As such, their near-term

2 Up-and-Coming Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks I'm Keeping My Eye OnPhoto, 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
2 Up-and-Coming Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks I'm Keeping My Eye On

When you think of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, companies like Nvidia, CrowdStrike, and Alphabet probably come to mind right away. They do for me, and I've written extensively about them

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Is Building a Stake in a "Confidential" Stock -- Could This Be It?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Underwriting company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-N0Y6W7kvQQgUHnb7hSHO9TTV.png?st=2024-05-14T11%3A36%3A30Z&se=2024-05-14T13%3A36%3A30Z&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=2024-05-13T19%3A10%3A46Z&ske=2024-05-14T19%3A10%3A46Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=1qvKLOloU0OWrpqzcuH7YcgBv7QI0hAOq2gAtJGiGqs%3D
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Is Building a Stake in a "Confidential" Stock -- Could This Be It?

For the past 58 years, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been dazzling Wall Street with his investing prowess. Although the Oracle of Omaha is far from perfect --

Is It Too Late to Buy Salesforce Stock?
Is It Too Late to Buy Salesforce Stock?

Share prices of Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) surged by 9% during after-hours trading on Wednesday after the cloud-based software giant posted its latest earnings report. For its fiscal 2024 third quarter

I Hope to Be Able to Claim Social Security Early -- but Not for the Reason You Think
I Hope to Be Able to Claim Social Security Early -- but Not for the Reason You Think

There's a reason so many people rush to claim Social Security early. They want to get that money once they're eligible to get their hands on it so they can stop working -- or start working toward

If You Invested $5,000 in CRISPR Therapeutics in January, This Is How Much You Would Have TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Pharmaceutical company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7ae4a134-dd01-4c80-a621-18399f5a2541.png
If You Invested $5,000 in CRISPR Therapeutics in January, This Is How Much You Would Have Today

CRISPR Therapeutics' (NASDAQ: CRSP) stock has soared this year -- and for good reason. The biotech company is getting closer and closer to a major milestone: potential regulatory approval of what

Why Realty Income Stock Jumped 14% in November
Why Realty Income Stock Jumped 14% in November

Realty Income (NYSE: O) stock gained 14% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. It benefited from an overall market rally as well as positive indications about the real

Why Carnival Stock Jumped 31% in NovemberPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Restaurant, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/6d1f34ee-79e7-4628-b30f-0a4597808d61.png
Why Carnival Stock Jumped 31% in November

Carnival Stock (NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) gained 31% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. It's benefiting from investor confidence as the Federal Reserve has made positive

Why Oddity Stock Soared 33% in November
Why Oddity Stock Soared 33% in November

Shares of hot initial public offering (IPO) stock Oddity Tech (NASDAQ: ODD) gained 33% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. It reported another round of excellent

Why Upstart Stock Gained 11% in November
Why Upstart Stock Gained 11% in November

Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) stock moved 11% higher in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Its business is highly affected by interest rate trends, and the Federal

Why Shares of Plug Power Plunged 31.5% in November
Why Shares of Plug Power Plunged 31.5% in November

Extending a slide that saw shares plummet more than 22% in October, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock sank 31.5% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

In addition to the

3 Growth Stocks That Can Make You Richer in 2024 and BeyondPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Movie theater, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-gXhfb5xMEy8zG0qLmxYAOaHt.png?st=2023-05-14T13%3A29%3A06Z&se=2023-05-14T15%3A29%3A06Z&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=2023-05-14T01%3A25%3A03Z&ske=2023-05-15T01%3A25%3A03Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=cyWAC06qXhBJ4kv4K4eQVNNwtdGGK962uEjAh4%2B61ZY%3D
3 Growth Stocks That Can Make You Richer in 2024 and Beyond

2022 was a dismal year for some investors, with several growth stocks getting battered left, right, and center. However, things seem to have taken a turn for the better as we come to the end of

Why CrowdStrike Stock Rallied 34% in NovemberPhoto, 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
Why CrowdStrike Stock Rallied 34% in November

Shares of cybersecurity software leader CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) rallied 34.1% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

CrowdStrike is a leader in cloud-based