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Everyone knows Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) for its iconic brand. But investors know Apple as a long-term outperforming stock and the largest U.S.-based company by market cap.

Apple uses a lot of its excess

In this video, I will talk about three interesting companies that are worth your attention, especially during these uncertain times. I chose a mix of companies in different industries that could

Imagine you had invested $1,000 in the S&P 500-tracking SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust when it launched in January 1993. As of Aug. 21, 2023, if you had spent your dividends along the way, your investment

Earlier this month, the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical Novartis (NYSE: NVS) shared encouraging news from two phase 3 clinical trials of its drug candidate remibrutinib for a skin condition known

After tanking 98% in 2022, Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) shares are bouncing back nicely this year. They have soared a whopping 752% in 2023 (as of Aug. 21), a clear sign of renewed optimism from investors. 

After skyrocketing by more than 108% yesterday, shares of VinFast Auto (NASDAQ: VFS) are highly volatile after initially plunging back to earth today. The stock dropped 19% in early Wednesday

Although there are some indications that we've left the bear market behind, we'll know for sure when the market exceeds its previous high. That came very close to happening toward the end of July

Many companies have put a lower priority on paying dividends over the years. The average dividend yield of stocks in the S&P 500 has fallen from over 3% a few decades ago to less than 2% in the past

The technical definition of a bear market is clear. Once a benchmark index like the S&P 500 falls by 20% from its all-time high, it's considered to be in bear territory. Declaring the start of a new

The initial public offering (IPO) market has been mostly quiet over the past year after a record amount of IPOs in 2021, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) bust last year, and a bear

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has showcased its leadership in the world of consumer spending yet again in its most recent results. The retail behemoth's second-quarter earnings report reveals a remarkable

There's been considerable uncertainty in the stock investing community lately. After a strong start to 2023, stock prices have gotten choppy in the summer months, and that has put many investors on

Now might be a difficult time to invest a lot of money in stocks. A challenging economy limits how much investors have to put into the market, which means it's important to be more selective in

Investing in the best stocks involves choosing ones with the best long-term prospects. While this sounds simple, executing this plan can prove challenging. After all, no one has a functional crystal

Fast-food restaurants have proven to be relatively resilient amid inflation. Even as costs and wages have gone up, popular chains have been able to raise prices and generate positive year-over-year

More than three years after deeming COVID-19 a global health emergency, the World Health Organization ended the pandemic's special status in May.

This was certainly welcome news for numerous

In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), recent thoughts about its L40S GPUs, and recent updates to its VMware (NYSE: VMW) partnership. Check out the short video to learn more, consider

Up by a whopping 55% year to date, Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock is finally beginning to shake off the post-pandemic slump it endured for most of last year. While the company still faces some

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock might not show up on many investors' radars today given its rally so far in 2023. The tech giant has gained over 30% this year, more than doubling the rally in the S&P

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of 2023's best-performing tech companies, with shares up by more than 200% year to date. That rally, which lifted it to mega-cap status, was largely driven by

While excitement around artificial intelligence has gone through the roof in 2023, investors shouldn't forget other potential innovations that could still present them with opportunities.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world in unprecedented ways. AI enhances our lives and creates new possibilities, from self-driving cars to smart assistants. But how can investors

Unprofitable clinical-stage biotechs have lost their appeal in the past year, given the challenging economic and market conditions we still haven't entirely left behind. That's why companies such as

I've been slowly whittling down my various investments in advertising-technology platforms over the last few years. Around this time in 2022, I parted ways with Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI). This late

Economic storms blow through every few years. These downturns can affect the earnings of companies with economically sensitive business models. That can affect their ability to pay dividends.

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