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Since the year started, the broader benchmark S&P 500 is up about 7%. That's probably better than where most investors expected it to be at this point in the year, given the high-interest-rate

Some stocks are sort of like the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield; they "don't get no respect." Others get some respect, but not the respect they probably deserve. Their market valuations just don't

As leading semiconductor companies, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have been in steep competition with each other for years. These companies have grown powerful with

Not all high-yield dividend stocks are great investments, and they may actually be a red flag for investors. Double-digit dividend yields can be a sign that investors don't believe the dividend is

A bull market is coming. No, wait -- the stock market is about to crash. Actually, stocks will muddle along in 2023. You can find market pundits predicting any of these contradictory scenarios.

Outliers. You find them in every category. They're the exceptions -- the ones that buck the norm and stand out from the crowd. 

When it comes to dividend stocks, the outliers are those that offer

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has had plenty of bad news over the last year. Interest rates soared. A major tenant reorganized under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Another big tenant hasn't

Investors who are looking for safe income should take a long look at the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. These companies invest in commercial real estate, such as apartments, shopping

CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) is heading for an important moment: the potential approval of its first product, exa-cel to treat blood disorders. That's a good reason to buy the stock now and

If you're seeking a way to profit from the soaring adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) around the world, look no further than Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). Amid intensifying competition and mounting losses

If you've been paying attention to the stock market at all over the past couple of years, you've learned that growth stocks can be unpredictable.

Remember what happened to innovative businesses that

Weeks after the collapse of SVB Financial, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, I think it's safe to say that there are still lessons to be learned by stakeholders. Bankers will learn from

If there's a reminder that new and tenured investors need from time to time, it's that the bear eventually wakes up from hibernation. We may not like double-digit percentage declines in the broader

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) are two exciting electric vehicle (EV) start-ups. Both companies have received rave reviews for their products -- Rivian for its

One of the most important retirement decisions you might make in your lifetime is deciding when to start collecting Social Security. Although the monthly benefit you're entitled to will hinge

Some people say that they're not counting on Social Security being there when they retire. It's a good idea when planning your retirement expenses to consider any income from the federal program a

Whether you're already retired and receiving a Social Security benefit or preparing to enter the workforce for many decades to come, there's a good chance America's top retirement program will help

Shares of fintech Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) rocketed 12% higher during Friday's trading session. There was no company-specific news powering that move, but the stock benefited from a positive report on

After a positive start in January, the S&P 500 has sold off since the start of February and is now down 12.5% over the last year. Given the broader market index dip, it makes sense to start looking

Not all sales are equal, and that phrase is especially true for what was once the unacknowledged side of the automotive industry: Fleet sales.

Once upon a time, Detroit automakers such as Ford Motor

Trust is a major issue on Wall Street that investors shouldn't take lightly, given that buying a stock is basically trusting a management team to make good use of your capital. Some companies earn

Not so long ago, Wall Street believed that marijuana offered a massive growth opportunity, giving any company related to the space a huge valuation. AFC Gamma (NASDAQ: AFCG) was one name that tried

The last year and a half has turned out to be a hard reset for the investing landscape. Gone are the days of high-flying speculative investments fueled by easy money.

Instead, investors on balance

Virtual reality (VR) has appeared in dozens of devices over the last few decades. However, technological advances have only recently made it possible for companies to deliver what VR promised 30

As with many stocks, the last two years have been tough on Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY). Shares are down 41% from their all-time high due to investor concerns over stagnating console sales, declining