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The market was ripe with stock splits last year, with some of the world's biggest companies launching these operations -- from Google parent Alphabet to electric vehicle giant Tesla. Stock splits

The S&P 500 tracks 500 of the largest companies trading on U.S. exchanges. The index includes value stocks and growth stocks from all 11 market sectors, as defined by the Global Industry

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE: SKT) briefly halted its dividend payments during the early days of the pandemic. The company had little choice, given the immense disruption to the retail

The rumors about ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) merging with Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) started a week or so before the deal was finally announced. Now that the news is out there, Pioneer's stock

Do you like bargains? Sure. Who doesn't? Discounts are even compelling when you're talking about stocks.

With the desire for discounts in mind, here's a rundown of three surprisingly (and likely

If you're retired, you just received good news. The 2024 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 3.2%. Granted, that's a lot lower than the 8.7% increase received in 2023. However

The tech sector is on a tear this year with the Nasdaq-100 technology index up 37.5% so far in 2023. But the index still hasn't reclaimed its all-time high from 2021, when many stocks were riding

There's no disputing that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) has been one of the top-performing stocks of the year. Up more than 175% over the first nine months of 2023, Riot

The S&P 500 slipped 5% in September as Wall Street grappled with the growing probability that Fed policymakers will keep interest rates elevated for a prolonged period of time. The September

Many new businesses don't even last five years. Few get beyond a decade, and only the best of them -- typically those that have built solid economic moats and can continue improving their financial

The stock market tends to go overboard from time to time. There are legitimate reasons investors should be wary of AT&T (NYSE: T) and Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI), for example. The telecom giant is

Inflation has consistently eased since reaching a high of 9% in June 2022, with the Consumer Price Index rising 3.7% last month. The cost of living is moving in the right direction, with many

Cathie Wood is an expert at identifying innovative companies that have the potential to change the way we live our lives. These company's stocks could produce phenomenal returns for early investors

Remember when two years seemed like a long time? Like when you were a little kid? Or just starting college? Or just starting your career?

Well, time does seem to compress as we age, and if you're

If you commit to investing in a couple of stocks for the long term, it's a good idea to put money in companies where you have a high degree of confidence that they will generate profits for years

There's a great deal of uncertainty on Wall Street right now. After the major stock market indexes kicked off 2023 with a sharp rise up, stocks took a breather in August and September. Investors got

Investors looking for growth stocks that can make dramatic moves to the upside will find a couple of interesting options in the healthcare sector. 

CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) and Ginkgo

There are many parts of the economy that can provide solid investment ideas. One popular area is the technology sector: Not only are the companies at the forefront of innovations, but they're also

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) made waves this week by agreeing to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources in a more than $60 billion deal. Many oil market watchers believe the deal will set off a consolidation

It's no secret by now that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is Warren Buffett's favorite stock.

The Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) chief has sung its praises time and again, calling it a

Most people need to build significant retirement savings if they want to maintain their lifestyle after they stop working. Social Security provides most people with enough to meet basic needs, but

While it used to be difficult to find a savings account or a CD with a yield greater than 1%, that's no longer the case. As of mid-October, there are one-year CDs with yields of more than 5%, and

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is a growing business that generates billions in annual profit and has some incredible opportunities ahead. It's easy to see why investors are bullish on the

After many months of speculation, there's finally an answer on the Social Security COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) front. In 2024, Social Security benefits will rise 3.2%. Estimates had floated

While Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has soared more than 60% in value in 2023, it's still also more than 60% below its all-time high from November 2021. The current price sits at just around $26,750,