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Cloud-based companies that sell to businesses are dealing with customer bases that are looking for ways to cut costs. Hiring freezes, layoffs, and other cost-cutting measures are becoming

It can be tempting to invest in a dividend stock for its ultra-high yield. But often, an excessive dividend yield is a sign that all is not well.

Elevated inflation and rising interest rates are

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which tracks the 500 largest publicly traded companies on U.S. markets, is the stock market's most followed index, largely due to the companies it contains and how

Albert Einstein reputedly said that "The power of compounding is the eighth wonder of the world." This relates to dividend stocks and how they work. If an ETF like the Schwab U.S. Dividend ETF

Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) has had an impressive start to 2023, already up more than 55% for the year. However, the digital token still trades at an uninspiring $0.39, and has not traded for more than $1

Growth stocks are often attractive because they have the potential for big gains for patient investors. Investing $5,000 of your hard-earned money isn't a move to be taken lightly, and while there

The pandemic has had a lasting effect on the real estate industry. On the one hand, it boosted the long-term tailwinds driving demand for some property types like rental housing and logistics

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors have been on a roller coaster in recent years. First, the COVID-19 pandemic led its stock to skyrocket thanks to a surge in consumer spending on tech. Then

Even if you've never heard of McKesson, (NYSE: MCK) you've almost certainly experienced the benefits of the healthcare supplies it distributes. But this company does far more than move goods from

When you're retired or are approaching retirement, having significant sources of monthly passive income can provide you with some extra peace of mind. There are dozens of companies that pay their

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) shareholders haven't had a smooth ride over the past few years. Since peaking at over $300 per share in 2021, PayPal has fallen significantly to around $75. However, the stock

Health savings accounts (HSAs) have become increasingly popular in recent years as a tool to help with the high costs of healthcare. Money you put here reduces your taxable income for the year, and

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) has been a top-quality dividend stock since its formation in 2008. The global infrastructure giant has increased its payout in each of the last 14

After a brutal bear market, the Nasdaq Composite Index quietly entered a new bull market at the end of last month, rallying 20% from its bottom. While the index has started to recover, numerous top

There's a lot of talk about Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) and whether its lofty dividend is safe. But investors shouldn't be focusing on just the payout because what's even more important is

Disney (NYSE: DIS) has been under a lot of pressure over the past few years. It took a big hit from the pandemic and has had to invest heavily to get ahead in the streaming wars. These factors have

Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) stock has come a long way in the last few years. The pet supply specialist's annual sales just crossed $10 billion, up from $7.1 billion in 2020.

Yet its growth trends have slowed

Cash has become critically important for companies as fundraising options have shut off or gotten more expensive. But there are companies that generate a lot of cash and have a bright future. Travis

This year has been a wild ride of volatility for the stock market, and it's likely a recession is looming. In fact, there's now a greater than 50% chance there will be a recession sometime in 2023

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) has about $12 billion in cash on the balance sheet, but that won't last forever given the company's pace of cash burn. Just how long will it last? Travis Hoium digs into that

If you missed out on retirement contributions last year, don't sweat it. You still have time to contribute to a 2022 Roth IRA (individual retirement account) up until the tax-filing deadline, which

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) and Altria Group (NYSE: MO) are both often considered attractive investments during bear markets. Costco's warehouse stores attract bargain-seeking shoppers during

The market's prolonged downturn may have you feeling anxious. After all, the S&P 500 has fallen by more than 8% since the start of 2022. But the news isn't all bad. This year, the index has

The battle for tech supremacy in the AI market is heating up in 2023. In January, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) extended a multi-year, multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI's ChatGPT, a chatbot

I grew up in New York City, where square footage tends to come at a premium. As such, I'm more than used to the idea of living in a smaller home, and I never really minded having less space until I