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Equity markets can be volatile, erratic, and not always entirely rational. That sometimes results in shares of companies not being adequately priced. And when these stocks trade for less than

Over the past several years, the gaming industry has enjoyed some notable moves. In 2014, Amazon acquired video game livestreaming company Twitch Interactive for nearly $1 billion. More recently

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is up 18% year to date, but strategists at Goldman Sachs, Yardeni Research, and Capital Economics believe the benchmark index is headed higher in the coming quarters

The rumors are true. After Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) earlier dismissed talk of a new wireless package for Prime members, it turns out the tech giant is indeed teaming up with Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH)

Telemedicine gained prominence during the pandemic's height. Two companies benefiting from the increased adoption of the technology are Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) and Doximity (NYSE: DOCS)

Electric vehicle maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been reducing its prices to help stimulate more revenue growth. And the move has paid off, with the company posting a strong second-quarter earnings

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) and its important Google Search product reported warming financials to match the July heat. Revenue and earnings per share (EPS) increased 7% and 19%

Finding companies that promise exponential growth isn't too hard. Lots of businesses claim to be the next "big thing". But separating the wheat from the chaff is another story. It can be a lot more

It has been a rip-roaring start to 2023 for the stock market with the technology sector performing particularly well. The Nasdaq-100 index, which is home to the largest tech companies listed on the

Financial technology, or fintech, stocks have been all over the place in the past few years. In the pandemic bull market, they led the way with huge returns, but they crashed harder than most in

Let me offer an upfront mea culpa on 3M (NYSE: MMM). I bought the stock, lost money, and sold most of my position to capture my loss for tax purposes. I learned a valuable lesson along the way (more

Rather than pay a dividend to shareholders, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett prefers his company to use cash to invest in and acquire businesses and fund stock

Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA), Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), and Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) are three stocks that aren't in great shape these days. Investors are concerned about

When looking for stocks to own for multiple decades, I think a company's staying power is probably the most critical factor. In other words, how likely is it that the business will still be around

A shot was just fired in a war between several technology giants. Is it an artificial intelligence (AI) skirmish? Nope. In this case, it's a map war. On Wednesday, the Overture Maps Foundation

Investing is all about taking risks in exchange for the potential reward of a high return. However, some stocks have a very skewed risk-return profile. Everything would have to go right for the

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) has done a phenomenal job growing its dividend over the years. The clean energy infrastructure company has increased its payout by an impressive 355% since its

When it comes to the artificial intelligence (AI) market, many investors may think of companies like Nvidia or C3.ai. And while AI plays critical roles in these companies, its reach also includes

"Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful." That's one of famous investor Warren Buffett's most popular quotes. Although it's well known, investors may need to be

A prenup, or prenuptial agreement, has long been a hot-button issue in marriages.

In the U.S., they only apply to a small percentage of marriages. Estimates vary, but according to one survey, about

Obesity is a huge challenge, costing the U.S. healthcare system more than $170 billion each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And as obesity becomes more prevalent

After hitting their lows in October last year, stocks have gone on a tear. The S&P 500 index is up more than 31% from its lows, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index has gained 48%. The recent

With the S&P 500 up more than 18% this year, it's getting very close to surpassing its previous high, which is about 5% above current levels. When that happens, we'll be back in a bull market. On

Founded in 1886, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has been around for over a century and is one of the world's largest healthcare companies with a market cap of close to $450 billion. It's known for

It is no secret that things are tough in the mortgage market. The mortgage business is extremely cyclical, and right now mortgage originators are struggling as rising interest rates have choked off