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Since inflation hit a 40-year high in June 2022, the U.S. Federal Reserve has embarked on the most aggressive campaign to raise interest rates in its history.

It's hurting consumer spending across

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to disrupt numerous industries, such as agriculture, healthcare, information technology, education, gaming, and urban development. In turn, the AI market is

Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) is the second-worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 this year, outperforming only its largest competitor, SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ: SEDG). Over the previous three

The cannabis industry has been making headlines lately. Several positive developments in the U.S. could turbocharge the sector. These include a bill in Congress that could grant pot companies easier

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) and IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) both saw their stocks soar amid the buying frenzy in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks over the past year. Shares of Super Micro Computer

Millions of older Americans get health benefits through Medicare. And while there are premiums to pay in order to secure that coverage, most seniors get a break when it comes to Part A.

Medicare

On Nov. 2, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2023 results. Despite beating top- and bottom-line expectations, the company saw its stock fall as much as 2.4% on

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) is a popular brand in the fitness industry that achieved cult status at the height of the pandemic thanks to its digitally enabled at-home exercise equipment. When

Cloud computing providers big and small are facing a tougher environment compared to a few years ago. As economic uncertainty ramps up, companies are less eager to expand spending as they try to

We recently learned that Realty Income (NYSE: O) has agreed to acquire smaller rival Spirit Realty Capital (NYSE: SRC) in an all-stock transaction. While growth is certainly nice to see, is this

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) has a phenomenal dividend growth track record. The Canadian pipeline and utility company has increased its payout for the last 28 consecutive years, growing it at an impressive

Originality doesn't earn you points in the business world. Sometimes copying another company's plan is a great strategy, as you can already see how it worked out. That's exactly what PayPal's

The stock market has taken investors on quite a roller-coaster ride in 2023, and the combination of market volatility and rising interest rates has created some interesting opportunities --

Social Security is a lifeline for many retirees, but the average retired worker only collects around $1,800 per month as of September 2023. That can make it tough to survive on benefits, especially

Customers have many different ways to pay online. And that means there's a growing number of companies that can take away market share from PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), which over the years has been a top

Investing in the stock market is one of the most effective ways to generate wealth, but the investments you choose can make or break your portfolio.

For many investors, exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

Some investors might be at least a little more nervous about Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) now than they were only a few days ago. Why? The big biopharmaceutical company provided its

One of the best tips for investing in the stock market is to choose companies that are active in industries that are likely to expand over the long term. E-commerce is an attractive growth market

Only a few days ago, investors had begun to use the dreaded word "correction" in their conversations. The S&P 500 was down 10% from its previous high. There were questions about whether the major

Artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated investors in 2023. Technology giants like Nvidia and Microsoft have already unlocked enormous financial value from AI, and this revolution is still in its

Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI) reported a mixed quarter on the earnings front. A decline in its wholesale business was offset by an increase in sales through the company's own stores. The end result was

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sold shares of Tesla and Nvidia throughout the third quarter. The innovation-focused asset management firm still has sizable positions in both companies, but with Tesla

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock has been on a tear this year, soaring by more than 150% through early November. That rally stems from the social media giant's accelerating sales growth, which

Good companies don't always make good investments. Investors need to consider risk relative to upside potential, and stock valuations sometimes reflect too much optimism for high-quality businesses.

Over the long run, Wall Street is a playground that allows optimists to profit handsomely. But over shorter timelines, the stock market is an unpredictable battleground that pits bulls and bears in