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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 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 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
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
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.
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?
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
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?
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 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?
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
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?
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 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?
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?
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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 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


