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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) owns dozens of stocks in its massive and closely watched portfolio, many of which were selected by CEO Warren Buffett himself. Here are three in

Though shares of data cloud specialist Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) have fared well this year, rising more than 15% of this writing, many investors holding shares for longer time horizons are still beaten

Technology stocks have been on fire in 2023, which is evident from the 51% surge in the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index, and one of the primary reasons behind this impressive rally is the growing

As of this writing, the Nasdaq Composite index is up an impressive 36% in 2023 (as of Nov. 20). By many definitions, this means that we are in bull-market territory. And for investors, it's a good

Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the growth prospects of many industries. One function that it can help with in particular is data analysis, and that can aid virtually any type of business.

Is your Social Security income taxable? The short answer is "Maybe."

For many retirees, Social Security benefits are a completely tax-free source of retirement income. But in some cases, a portion

With the Nasdaq Composite Index up 36% in 2023, investors are excited that we are in a raging bull market. In fact, the broad index is slowly approaching its all-time high, as investor sentiment

Investing in growth stocks is generally seen as a pathway to riches. However, this category of stocks come with a good dose of risk. Growth stocks have witnessed significant erosion of capital in

Dividend stocks can be very rewarding investments. In addition to supplying investors with income, many top dividend stocks deliver solid stock price appreciation, driven by earnings growth. Those

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest blockbuster technology capturing investors' attention. Depending on which Wall Street forecast you rely upon, AI has the potential to add between $7

Social Security can be complex and confusing, and if you're not entirely sure how every aspect of the program works, you're not alone. Only around 40% of adults age 50 and older say they're

On the surface, the two companies look similar enough -- perhaps even interchangeable -- to investors. And to be fair, both retailers' fortunes are linked to the same basic economic dynamics.

If

Pay less, get more. That's probably what every shopper this Black Friday wants to do. It's what income investors like, too: Buy an attractively valued stock (pay less) that offers an especially

Software companies grappled with an uncertain demand picture over the last 18 months. Businesses are carefully managing how much they spend on products and services as elevated inflation and rising

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) posted its latest earnings report on Nov. 21. For the third quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on Oct. 29, the chipmaker's revenue surged 206% year over year to $18.12 billion

In Q3, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) sold $7 billion worth of public equity holdings, including its entire stake in United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS).

Let's look at how meaningful

Investing in the stock market is a great way to turn a moderate amount of money into a tidy sum over time. If you've got a handle on your monthly bills, paid down your high-interest debt, and built

About the only good part of a market crash is the fact that during such a crash, it gets much easier to find stocks trading for bargain prices. Still, it's tough to root for market crashes, because

Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) is a stock I bought and have added to several times. I'm not a healthcare-focused investor, but the stock's historically high 3.6% dividend yield and long history of annual

In case you missed it, one of the most-important data releases of the quarter occurred last week -- and I'm not talking about the monthly inflation report.

No later than 45 days following the end of

With Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) share price soaring this year, there were already high expectations entering the company's quarterly update for the fiscal third quarter ending Oct. 29. Wall Street has

Healthcare tends to be a major expense for seniors. And paying for it without stress often hinges on having the right Medicare coverage in place.

If you're not so happy with your current Medicare

Investors cannot avoid market downturns, they can only prepare in advance for their eventual arrival. The preparation involves two parts. One part relates to emotions, which is probably the most

The midstream sector, which owns the energy infrastructure that helps move oil and natural gas, was once growing at a rapid clip. That's no longer the case, and Wall Street has punished industry

The S&P 500 returned 27.5% during the three-year period ended Sept. 30, but Berkshire Hathaway beat the market with a return of 32.4% in its equity securities portfolio. CEO Warren Buffett deserves