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We've all picked stocks that didn't perform as well as expected. And, if you're like me, you've also held onto underwater investments for a bit longer than appropriate in hopes of a recovery.

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In the last five years, shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have made for a wonderful investment, climbing 149%. This gain is much better than the broader market indices. But the stock is

Investing in the stock market doesn't have to be complicated. By focusing on industry-leading businesses that have strong financials, economic moats, and attractive valuations, investors can do well

Healthpeak Properties (NYSE: PEAK) and Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC) have agreed to an all-stock merger-of-equals transaction valuing the combined company at $21 billion. The deal will create

To say that shares of Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) have been on a wild roller-coaster ride in recent years would be pretty accurate. Right now, the stock is trading 95% below the all-time high it hit in

We're 10 months into a wild year for investors. Volatility can be your friend if you're looking for attractive entry points for compelling growth stocks.

You don't need a lot of money for this: Just

Video game company Unity Software (NYSE: U) is not having a good month. The company's CEO resigned in rather humiliating fashion after a botched attempt to change its pricing model, which was met

Medicare's open enrollment period is now underway. Through Dec. 7, existing enrollees have an opportunity to make changes to their Medicare coverage. That could mean switching from one Part D drug

The renewable energy industry has gone through a major lull because higher interest rates are making new investments more difficult. But the long-term trends are still generally positive for the

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have been rivals and partners at different points throughout history dating back to the 1970s when both companies were founded. But today, their

If you want to dip your toe in the stock market and have $5,000 to invest, buying stocks you can hold for a long time makes sense. Moreover, the stocks you buy will need to be in relatively safe

Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) collapsed around 10% this week. The company reported strong earnings for the third quarter, but apparently, investors were not pleased. Compared to

Social Security is an integral source of income for many retirees, with four out of 10 baby boomers saying their benefits will be their primary income source, according to a 2023 report from the

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) recently reported third-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations. Revenue of $25.2 billion was up 3% year over year, while diluted earnings per share rose 11%

While I've been bullish on Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock for a while, some items in its latest earnings report concern me. One or two reports shouldn't sway investors' confidence, but there may be a

Capital markets are the lifeblood of the financial system. They help facilitate raising capital, trading, and investing and ensure the smooth operation of equity and debt markets. Companies in this

Shareholders of Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) are hoping that better days are ahead. Since the stock soared 380% between its March 2020 COVID low and its peak price in June 2021, it has once again

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been a pioneer in the streaming industry. The tech giant helped put brick-and-mortar companies that offered DVD rentals like Blockbuster out of business. However, Netflix

You'll often hear warnings that if you don't make an effort to save for retirement, you're likely to end up cash-strapped. The reality is that Social Security will only pay you so much. And if you

Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) has said that it aims to produce positive adjusted EBITDA over the next four quarters, and that the business will achieve positive net income by the end of 2024. But are these

Many companies in different industries are suffering in the current economic environment, where elevated inflation and rising interest rates are forcing consumers -- and businesses -- to carefully

Realty Income (NYSE: O) has one of the best dividend track records in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. The company has increased its payout 122 times since going public in 1994.

Shares of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment company KLA (NASDAQ: KLAC) have been a top-notch investment, with the stock soaring to new all-time highs this year. And it remains near those levels

Growth stocks can fall with the broader market, but the best ones can outperform over many years. History shows that time in the market is a better -- and much easier -- path to building wealth than

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) is up more than 100% for the year, but much of that stellar performance came in the first half of 2023. Since mid-July, Coinbase is declined about 30%, largely on