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Your 4-Step Guide to Deciding When to Claim Social Security
Your 4-Step Guide to Deciding When to Claim Social Security

When should you claim Social Security benefits? The answer to this question can shape your retirement. It will affect how much money you have to live on over your later years, and it could also

Why Meta Platforms Is the Only Social Network Worth OwningPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Why Meta Platforms Is the Only Social Network Worth Owning

Dozens of social networks have tried to knock off Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), but none have succeeded. In this video, Travis Hoium covers why this is the only social network to own long term. 

Why Tesla and EV Upstarts Are Struggling While GM and Ford Profits Reach New HeightsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Auto parts supplier, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-XjwbnkgTrFCFx6Y3gLbqZBCj.png?st=2023-05-13T09%3A21%3A52Z&se=2023-05-13T11%3A21%3A52Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-13T06%3A55%3A39Z&ske=2023-05-14T06%3A55%3A39Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=wJlbn/o%2BieTjclaQNRsJc%2BDDZieC0UCS6BPi5tapxAA%3D
Why Tesla and EV Upstarts Are Struggling While GM and Ford Profits Reach New Heights

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is cutting prices and margins are falling while EV competitors are facing challenges. As the EV market becomes more uncertain, legacy automakers are reporting higher profits

3 Things to Know About This Top Warren Buffett StockPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Risk management company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-vkrXsXVXnZepYEkiT4BvjtCA.png?st=2023-05-14T13%3A27%3A43Z&se=2023-05-14T15%3A27%3A43Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-14T00%3A09%3A01Z&ske=2023-05-15T00%3A09%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=y1VhH4rrtYGKSVOHO3rBwhpmvE42GCwp7%2BKdLaLI7kA%3D
3 Things to Know About This Top Warren Buffett Stock

Individual investors can boost their portfolio returns by following some of the most well-regarded investors. Warren Buffett, arguably the greatest to ever do it, gets a lot of attention thanks to

1 Green Flag and 1 Red Flag for Tilray StockPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Pharmaceutical company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-TIgKJfhK8q44RPNTTsL9npu7.png?st=2023-05-08T05%3A58%3A04Z&se=2023-05-08T07%3A58%3A04Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-08T02%3A36%3A56Z&ske=2023-05-09T02%3A36%3A56Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=BDDjRcmCPf%2BH//HSxRGZYByMqOKev8lx0/Dhvka/lXk%3D
1 Green Flag and 1 Red Flag for Tilray Stock

Canadian cannabis company Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) has been on the right track ever since it merged with rival Aphria in 2021. From an operational standpoint, it had been consistently

Want Dividend Growth and Capital Appreciation? Buy Mastercard Stock.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Janitorial service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/4d4e885c-79e9-4b8f-bd91-e9721cd7c2e9.png
Want Dividend Growth and Capital Appreciation? Buy Mastercard Stock.

It's not a secret that the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has minted considerable wealth for investors for some time now. The index has nearly doubled in the past five years, generating 94% total

An Inside Look at What Caused Chevron's Profits to Plunge by Nearly $6 BillionPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/0e838f13-fa33-4583-92e9-bf3375dacf70.png
An Inside Look at What Caused Chevron's Profits to Plunge by Nearly $6 Billion

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) recently reported its second-quarter results. The headline was that the oil giant produced a $6 billion profit, which was slightly above analysts' expectations. However, that was

Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Apple vs. MicrosoftPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Apple vs. Microsoft

Whether you're a casual investor or trade professionally, you have likely heard about the boom in artificial intelligence (AI). Last November, the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT renewed interest in AI

A Big Red Flag for ChargePoint Stock
A Big Red Flag for ChargePoint Stock

ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) continues to be highly valued because of hopes that EV charging will be a great business someday. But Travis Hoium highlights that there's no real evidence that's the case

3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for DecadesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Pharmaceutical company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-TIgKJfhK8q44RPNTTsL9npu7.png?st=2023-05-08T05%3A58%3A04Z&se=2023-05-08T07%3A58%3A04Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-08T02%3A36%3A56Z&ske=2023-05-09T02%3A36%3A56Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=BDDjRcmCPf%2BH//HSxRGZYByMqOKev8lx0/Dhvka/lXk%3D
3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

According to a recent Ipsos poll, one in five Americans don't expect to retire, and that's largely because they don't feel they can afford to do so. One way for Americans to improve their financial

Mark Zuckerberg Thinks AI Can Disrupt These BusinessesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
Mark Zuckerberg Thinks AI Can Disrupt These Businesses

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is a company with nothing to lose in artificial intelligence. It open-sourced its model recently, potentially destroying the value of other models, and recently

Looking at Energy Stocks? Consider This Unique 3.7% Yielding Natural Gas Dividend King.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Movie theater, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-gXhfb5xMEy8zG0qLmxYAOaHt.png?st=2023-05-14T13%3A29%3A06Z&se=2023-05-14T15%3A29%3A06Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-14T01%3A25%3A03Z&ske=2023-05-15T01%3A25%3A03Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=cyWAC06qXhBJ4kv4K4eQVNNwtdGGK962uEjAh4%2B61ZY%3D
Looking at Energy Stocks? Consider This Unique 3.7% Yielding Natural Gas Dividend King.

Historically, utility stocks have been considered so safe that even widows and orphans could own them. Obviously, that's a blanket statement that shouldn't be applied to every utility, even one like

Is This Cathie Wood Chip Stock a Buy Right Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Telecom equipment supplier, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/3967c11c-b755-4d39-87d0-acc853384c80.png
Is This Cathie Wood Chip Stock a Buy Right Now?

Semiconductor test equipment and robotics maker Teradyne (NASDAQ: TER) is currently the fourth largest holding in Cathie Wood's ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKQ). Wood and

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Shows Why Life Sciences Is DifferentPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/25526de2-54da-40ae-ba56-1e25dead3e81.png
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Shows Why Life Sciences Is Different

Over the past year, the problems in the commercial real estate market have become more prominent. Ground zero for the commercial real estate issues is the office market. Office real estate has

1 Cheap AI Stock to Buy Right Now Before It Sets the Market on FirePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
1 Cheap AI Stock to Buy Right Now Before It Sets the Market on Fire

The memory industry is expected to win big from the growing proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology is expected to create huge demand for both storage and compute solutions

AMD Sees Strong Interest for Its AI Products -- Should Nvidia Stock Investors Be Worried?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
AMD Sees Strong Interest for Its AI Products -- Should Nvidia Stock Investors Be Worried?

In today's video, I discuss Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and essential information about its upcoming AI products shared during its latest earnings call. Check out the short video to learn

If This One Valuation Model Is Right, Then Bitcoin Is a Screaming Buy:
If This One Valuation Model Is Right, Then Bitcoin Is a Screaming Buy

Looking ahead to 2024, a growing number of investors are expecting the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to surge in value. Some expect Bitcoin to soar past the $100,000 level, and still others expect

3 Reasons Not to Participate in Your Employer's 401(k)
3 Reasons Not to Participate in Your Employer's 401(k)

Although 401(k) plans are becoming more popular, not every worker has access to one. But if you do have a 401(k) offered at your place of work, you may be inclined to sign up. That way, you can

Is This Dow Dividend Stock a Sleeping Giant?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Investment company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/81ff9992-3b90-4de2-ac95-7385f4698b55.png
Is This Dow Dividend Stock a Sleeping Giant?

Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) replaced Raytheon Technologies, now RTX Corporation, in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2020. Unlike Raytheon, which is more of a pure-play defense

Upstart Is Up 400% Since May. Is It Time to Sell?
Upstart Is Up 400% Since May. Is It Time to Sell?

Over the past year, Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) has dealt with concerns about who would buy its loans. Castlelake, a global alternative investment manager, helped alleviate some of these worries when it

AMD's PC Business Bottoms OutPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
AMD's PC Business Bottoms Out

The PC market is finally starting to stabilize after a brutal post-pandemic correction. Global PC shipments were down 13.4% year over year in the second quarter, according to IDC, a vast improvement

Here's Why I'm Not Sweating Pinterest's Soaring Q2 Expenses
Here's Why I'm Not Sweating Pinterest's Soaring Q2 Expenses

The good news is that Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) grew its top line to the tune of $42 million during its second quarter of the year. The bad news is that this growth cost the company an extra $81

Should You Buy Spotify Stock After Its Post-Earnings Drop?
Should You Buy Spotify Stock After Its Post-Earnings Drop?

After Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) reported its second-quarter results on July 25, the market didn't like what it saw. Following the reveal of its earnings before market open, the stock ended the day down

These 2 Meme Stocks Have Legitimate Long-Term Upside
These 2 Meme Stocks Have Legitimate Long-Term Upside

Remember the meme-stock craze that happened in 2021? Many stocks rocketed higher for no apparent reason, in some cases doubling, tripling, or much more in just a few days.

Many so-called meme stocks

This Stock Has Doubled So Far in 2023. Cathie Wood Believes It Still Has Upside of 528%.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Movie theater, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-gXhfb5xMEy8zG0qLmxYAOaHt.png?st=2023-05-14T13%3A29%3A06Z&se=2023-05-14T15%3A29%3A06Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-14T01%3A25%3A03Z&ske=2023-05-15T01%3A25%3A03Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=cyWAC06qXhBJ4kv4K4eQVNNwtdGGK962uEjAh4%2B61ZY%3D
This Stock Has Doubled So Far in 2023. Cathie Wood Believes It Still Has Upside of 528%.

The stock market is in the midst of a remarkable comeback after enduring its worst performance since 2008. The S&P 500 is up 19% so far this year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is up 37%