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After a Horrifying Week for Stocks, Big Tech Could be on its Last Breath
After a Horrifying Week for Stocks, Big Tech Could be on its Last Breath

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Dogecoin Spikes as Elon Musk Completes his Acquisition of Twitter
Dogecoin Spikes as Elon Musk Completes his Acquisition of Twitter

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Icelandair Clears a Clean Airline Milestone as it Plans to go Emissions Free
Icelandair Clears a Clean Airline Milestone as it Plans to go Emissions Free

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Why The Sandbox Was Climbing Almost 7% Today
Why The Sandbox Was Climbing Almost 7% Today

Spooky season might be upon us, but investors were hardly spooked by the prospects for The Sandbox (CRYPTO: SAND). On Sunday, they were trading the specialty token up by just under 7% across the 24

Why Moderna Stock Soared Last Week
Why Moderna Stock Soared Last Week

Shares of Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) popped 18% last week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors were encouraged by news of several potential catalysts that could boost

Why Dogecoin's Price Was Sinking on Sunday
Why Dogecoin's Price Was Sinking on Sunday

The mighty bark that was Dogecoin's (CRYPTO: DOGE) bark at the end of last week softened into a whimper on Sunday. The effect of the cryptocurrency's frequent cheerleader Elon Musk buying Twitter

Why Chainlink Was Shooting Higher on Sunday
Why Chainlink Was Shooting Higher on Sunday

Sunday was hardly a day of rest for Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) investors, as they were busy trading up the niche cryptocurrency. As of mid-afternoon, Chainlink's price had risen by almost 4%; like a

3 Social Security Benefits Many People Have No Idea Even Exist
3 Social Security Benefits Many People Have No Idea Even Exist

Tens of millions of Americans use Social Security benefits to cover their living expenses. Most of the people using the program understand very well that their retirement benefits hinge largely on

Why Altria's Earnings Miss Won't Burn Investors
Why Altria's Earnings Miss Won't Burn Investors

Tobacco stocks are often considered recession-resistant because people tend to still smoke when the economy sours. But as Altria's (NYSE: MO) third-quarter results show, not even cigarette companies

1 Stock That Could Soar 113%, According to Wall Street
1 Stock That Could Soar 113%, According to Wall Street

With the market downturn and economic fears, most Wall Street analysts have turned bearish on their stocks. Therefore, it's rare to find a company with an optimistic price target over the next 12

Is Meta's Stock Price Crash Justified?
Is Meta's Stock Price Crash Justified?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)  stock fell as much as 25% on the day following its earnings release. Investors were not pleased with the combination of decreasing revenue and rising expenses. This

Microsoft Beats Back King Dollar and Rising Interest RatesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/8b396c5d-cf01-4937-89c4-91ad2f28f1ee.png
Microsoft Beats Back King Dollar and Rising Interest Rates

Despite issues, big tech stocks are incredibly resilient investments. With the global economy up against inflation, war in Ukraine, and a possible recession in 2023, many tech and software stocks

Spotify Is Still Losing Money. Should Investors Be Concerned?
Spotify Is Still Losing Money. Should Investors Be Concerned?

The fall earnings season is upon us, with many technology and consumer internet stocks reporting their third-quarter results at the end of October. Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), the global leader in audio

1 Growth Stock Down 73% to Buy Hand Over Fist
1 Growth Stock Down 73% to Buy Hand Over Fist

The metaverse has served as a proverbial punching bag over the last few months as Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), has revealed more of his company's vision for the virtual

Why I Wouldn't Touch GameStop Stock With a 10-Foot Pole
Why I Wouldn't Touch GameStop Stock With a 10-Foot Pole

Despite dropping 33% year to date, GameStop (NYSE: GME) stock is still up by a jaw-dropping 2,400% from the roughly $1.00 per share it was worth in early 2020. The company is flying high after the

4 Surefire Stocks to Buy in the Bear Market
4 Surefire Stocks to Buy in the Bear Market

While stocks continue to dip in and out of bear market territory, one thing is certain: valuations have been dropping as well, and many stocks now look like great deals. You can use the opportunity

Down 32%, This Towering Growth Stock Is Starting to Look Like a Bargain
Down 32%, This Towering Growth Stock Is Starting to Look Like a Bargain

Most stocks have lost ground this year, leaving many to trade at much more attractive valuations. That's certainly the case for American Tower (NYSE: AMT).

Despite this year's headwinds, the global

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Buy This Blue Chip Stock Today and Thank Yourself Later

Building wealth in the stock market can be as simple as picking quality businesses in growing industries and holding for the long haul. Decent execution from a business in a promising industry often

Chevron's Stock Rises to a Record High as Earnings Soar: Time to Buy a Buffett Favorite?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/2a011bdc-adca-4de9-8457-d868b31178cf.png
Chevron's Stock Rises to a Record High as Earnings Soar: Time to Buy a Buffett Favorite?

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) continued to capitalize on strong conditions in the oil and gas market. The energy giant's earnings soared well past analysts' expectations. That gave the oil company's stock the

The Best Stocks to Invest $20,000 in Right Now
The Best Stocks to Invest $20,000 in Right Now

If you're investing in the stock market and feeling tired of all the volatility, you're not alone. Companies across a variety of industries have been contending with choppiness for months on end.

2023 401(k) Contribution Limits: Can You Set Aside $30,000 for Retirement?
2023 401(k) Contribution Limits: Can You Set Aside $30,000 for Retirement?

For most American taxpayers, the 401(k) is potentially the largest tax break available. Not only can you deduct your contributions, but many employers add on a matching contribution to boost your

Space Investing Just Got Weirder
Space Investing Just Got Weirder

"Space is hard," goes the old saw among space investors. But here's a new truism you might want to memorize: Space is hard -- and it can also be weird.

Investors got their latest lesson in just how

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Better Cloud Computing Stock: IBM vs. Alphabet

While tech stocks were hammered in 2022, the cloud computing industry barreled along at an impressive growth rate. According to research firm Gartner, the public cloud sector alone is estimated to

DexCom Stock: Bull vs. Bear
DexCom Stock: Bull vs. Bear

There's good news and bad news for DexCom (NASDAQ: DXCM) shareholders so far this year. The good news is that the stock has soared nearly 30% in recent weeks. What's the bad news? DexCom's share

Buy These 2 Evergreen Growth Stocks Today to Beat the Bear Market Blues
Buy These 2 Evergreen Growth Stocks Today to Beat the Bear Market Blues

Regardless of the market's daily gyrations, the downtrend over the last year is enough to rattle many investors. It can get pretty discouraging to see your portfolio falling week after week, and