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Despite a possibe economic recession, the ongoing turmoil among regional banks, rumblings of a potential crisis in commercial real estate, stubbornly high inflation, ever-rising interest rates, and

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has quickly grown to become one of Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) biggest threats in streaming. So investors in the streaming leader were happy to see a decline in Disney+

For much of its existence, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been considered a growth stock. Many investors snapping it up for their portfolios still believe this to be so, as the company -- despite being a

The economic landscape is getting even tougher for many companies to navigate. Many top stocks are falling as sales growth decelerates or declines, and profits shrink or turn into losses.

Although

The good news is that Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) streaming losses continue to shrink, largely thanks to cost cuts. The bad news is that its streaming subscriber growth has evaporated -- possibly

May is a big month for Home Depot (NYSE: HD). Customer traffic tends to rise along with temperatures around the country as shoppers spend energetically on home improvement products. This

In some regards, one almost has to feel a bit of sympathy for struggling meat producer Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN). First, the pandemic created obvious logistical headaches. Now, post-pandemic inflation

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have quickly become part of the everyday vernacular since the launch of the generative chatbot ChatGPT. But what exactly are AI and ML? In a

Transformations are never easy, especially when a company is forced to abandon its single largest source of revenue. But real estate technology giant Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z)(NASDAQ: ZG) is thriving

Long-term investors tend to flock to dividend stocks for their ability to provide a steady source of income, and the often-proven track records of their businesses. Better yet, most dividend-paying

Many of the greatest investors of all time could be considered value investors. A value investing strategy centers around buying stocks at less than their fair value -- often much less.

One stock

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is many things, but you can never call it boring. The oldest, largest, and most mature cryptocurrency is still finding its sea legs in the market, rolling through roughly equal

Raise your hand if you've heard that telecom giant AT&T (NYSE: T) stock has been cheap before. Shares have been getting cheaper for years -- Ma Bell's stock price is down 40% over the past decade.

There's been a silver lining to the bear market in the stock market over the past year and a half. As stock prices fall, the yields on dividend-paying stocks rise. That's providing income-focused

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has spent years trying to get a project to convert its Lake Charles facility from importing natural gas to exporting liquified natural gas (LNG) off the ground. It has

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has been a hot topic lately due to its leading position in the metaverse industry.

While the bulls cheer the company for its potential, the bears are concerned that the metaverse

Investors did not react positively to Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) stock following the release of the company's earnings report for the first quarter of 2022. Disappointment in same-store sales levels

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic these days. Companies are scrambling to learn how to leverage the power of AI to drive their businesses. That's providing a big boost to companies

There's no denying that ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is an elite dividend stock. The oil behemoth has increased its payout for 40 straight years, including by 3.4% late last year. The company's payout

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) are both keen to compete in the market for Alzheimer's disease therapies. Biogen's prior attempt at an Alzheimer's medicine to hit the market was a

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) gave investors a few reasons to be bullish last week. News broke on Thursday that CEO Elon Musk had hired someone to take over his position as CEO at privately held social

Tobacco stock Altria (NYSE: MO) continually trades at a cheap valuation. Perhaps it's the threat of regulation or a decline in smoking, which is at its lowest level in decades.

The stock's price

Just 14% of drugs in development (according to a 2018 study) ever make it to market, so investing in pharmaceuticals is a bit of a shot in the dark. And smaller companies that lack any approved

You've been working and saving for retirement your entire adult life and then it just kind of sneaks up on you. All of a sudden, retirement is just a few years away. That reality brings a lot of