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Microsoft Continues Its March to Tech DominancePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Artificial intelligence developer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/ee32e77c-b7d6-424b-91ea-4023f2292688.png
Microsoft Continues Its March to Tech Dominance

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) reported earnings this week, and while hardware sales were down, the company's software and cloud business is humming along. Travis Hoium, Jason Hall, and Jon Quast discuss

Here's My Top Cryptocurrency to Buy in January
Here's My Top Cryptocurrency to Buy in January

Given the fast-paced of the cryptocurrency market, it's essential to stay on top of the latest trends and news. One cryptocurrency that has recently gained traction is Aptos (CRYPTO: APT). This

How Much Income Can You Make Investing $10,000 in Warren Buffett's Top 5 Dividend Stocks?
How Much Income Can You Make Investing $10,000 in Warren Buffett's Top 5 Dividend Stocks?

Imagine receiving $4.84 billion in dividend income in a single year. If you're Warren Buffett, you won't have to use your imagination. That's how much Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B)

3 Beaten-Down Blue Chip Stocks to Buy Right NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Telecom equipment supplier, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/ad10ed87-71d0-4096-a50b-ba9470f8264b.png
3 Beaten-Down Blue Chip Stocks to Buy Right Now

When some stocks fall, it's best to run for the hills. But when others decline, it's a great buying opportunity. The difference ultimately stems from how strong the companies' underlying businesses

Shiba Inu Is Soaring in 2023: How Much Higher Can It Go?
Shiba Inu Is Soaring in 2023: How Much Higher Can It Go?

Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) once reigned as the most talked about cryptocurrency on the market. In 2021, Shiba Inu skyrocketed close to 46,000,000%. 

Last year, though, the digital token crashed --

5 Top Stocks for February
5 Top Stocks for February

This year has started with a very different kind of investment atmosphere than folks were used to in 2022. The Nasdaq Composite has surged over 11% so far this month as growth stocks retake center

How to Be a Roth IRA Millionaire
How to Be a Roth IRA Millionaire

Even though we saw the broad stock market decline by over 20% at points last year, there's still every reason to believe that you can become a Roth IRA millionaire. With enough discipline, time, and

Can Shiba Inu Reach $0.001 in 2023?
Can Shiba Inu Reach $0.001 in 2023?

For more than a century, the stock market has been one of the greatest wealth creators on the planet. Including dividends paid, the benchmark S&P 500 has delivered an annualized return of around 10%

Want to Profit From the Energy Stock Bull Run? Buy This Dividend GiantPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/0e838f13-fa33-4583-92e9-bf3375dacf70.png
Want to Profit From the Energy Stock Bull Run? Buy This Dividend Giant

Many oil stocks are at or near all-time highs, including giants ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP). And for good reason, since they are leaner and more

Nasdaq Bear Market: 1 Surefire Growth Stock to Buy Before It Starts Soaring
Nasdaq Bear Market: 1 Surefire Growth Stock to Buy Before It Starts Soaring

When investors look back on 2022, the prevailing attitude will likely be, "Good riddance!" Over the past year, each of the major U.S. stock market indexes suffered at the claws of the bear market

Is a Recession Imminent? 2 Indicators With Flawless Track Records Over the Past 55 Years Weigh InPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/2b695cca-48cb-4195-802a-e3385fb90ec0.png
Is a Recession Imminent? 2 Indicators With Flawless Track Records Over the Past 55 Years Weigh In

For much of the past year, Wall Street has been climbing a wall of worry. Everything from inflation hitting a 40-year high of 9.1% in June, to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates at the

Inflation Is Cooling. Will That Be Bad News for Social Security Recipients in 2024?
Inflation Is Cooling. Will That Be Bad News for Social Security Recipients in 2024?

It's fair to say that many seniors on Social Security struggled to cover their bills in 2022 due to inflation. The same applied to consumers across the board.

But the good thing to come out of

2 Stocks Near All-Time Highs Worth Buying Now
2 Stocks Near All-Time Highs Worth Buying Now

Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) stock is 9% off its all-time high, while TXJ Companies (NYSE: TJX) has set new highs regularly in recent trading days. Are they set up for a recession crash? While there's

Why the $4,555 Max Social Security Benefit Is a Fantasy
Why the $4,555 Max Social Security Benefit Is a Fantasy

Thanks in part to its highest inflation adjustment in decades, the largest possible monthly Social Security benefit for someone retiring in 2023 is a whopping $4,555 per month. While that's an

Why Redfin Stock Surged This Week
Why Redfin Stock Surged This Week

Shares of Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) jumped 17.8% this past week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after CEO Glenn Kelman provided some encouraging commentary on the state of the

Nasdaq Bear Market: Cathie Wood Is Still Bullish on These 3 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks
Nasdaq Bear Market: Cathie Wood Is Still Bullish on These 3 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks

Cathie Wood, the founder and CEO of Ark Invest, rose to popularity during the coronavirus pandemic thanks to her firm's successful bets on some of the most disruptive tech companies. Her flagship

Why Shares of Phathom Pharmaceutical Jumped This WeekPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Clinical research organization, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/c28f6640-54ba-4d2b-afbe-b5fd3b0ee19e.png
Why Shares of Phathom Pharmaceutical Jumped This Week

Shares of Phathom Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PHAT) were up 44.6% this past week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock closed last Friday at $8.61, then closed at

Things May Finally Be Looking Up for Meta Stock
Things May Finally Be Looking Up for Meta Stock

Last year was brutal for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). The Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger parent's ad revenue suffered as a weak macroeconomic environment and changes to ad tracking

Chevron's Profits Fall Short. Is This Top Warren Buffett Stock in Trouble?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/0e838f13-fa33-4583-92e9-bf3375dacf70.png
Chevron's Profits Fall Short. Is This Top Warren Buffett Stock in Trouble?

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) finished 2022 with a bit of a whimper. While the oil giant's profits rose compared to the prior year period, they were significantly below its third-quarter record. Meanwhile,

Nasdaq Bear Market: 3 Reasons to Buy Alphabet in 2023
Nasdaq Bear Market: 3 Reasons to Buy Alphabet in 2023

With a total return of 299% over the past 10 years, the Nasdaq Composite Index has had a great run. But faced with high inflation, rising interest rates, and general pessimism among investors, the

Want to Invest in the Real Estate Market With Less Stress? Try This REIT.
Want to Invest in the Real Estate Market With Less Stress? Try This REIT.

Real estate investing can be very lucrative. It can enable investors to generate passive income and capture price appreciation.

However, real estate investing can also be stressful. You need to find

Tesla Showed Why It's Much More Than Just a Car Company
Tesla Showed Why It's Much More Than Just a Car Company

In this week's video, I cover everything you need to know about news related to Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) during the week of Jan. 23. Today's video will focus more on Tesla's earnings and my expectations

4 Top Stocks With High Dividend Growth to Buy in 2023 and Hold ForeverPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/9d624ad0-0157-4808-b12c-caf136345180.png
4 Top Stocks With High Dividend Growth to Buy in 2023 and Hold Forever

While high-yield dividend stocks generate more excitement than the lower yielders, dividend growth stocks may be better for buy-and-hold-forever investors. That's because many high yields are

Is Microsoft Now the AI Stock to Beat?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/bee95973-d201-429b-849e-52867059bd1a.png
Is Microsoft Now the AI Stock to Beat?

2023 is just getting started, but the buzzword of the year in the tech world is already clear. Big tech firms can't stop talking about AI, and it's easy to see why. OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT has

Got $1,000? These 2 Stocks Could Be Bargain Buys for 2023 and Beyond
Got $1,000? These 2 Stocks Could Be Bargain Buys for 2023 and Beyond

The stock market may not be giving investors the mouth-watering returns of years past right now, but companies with strong underlying businesses are still booking wins and paving the way to future