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Bear markets are a test for investors, given that elevated levels of fear can lead to detrimental short-term thinking. The bear is still with us, but it's not too late to start thinking about the

Global sales of PCs had been in decline for nearly a decade when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Instead of hurting demand further, people's need to work and attend school remotely triggered a boom. PC

For many people, retirement is about finally setting your career aside and doing things that bring you the most joy or that you've always wanted to do. It should be one of the more carefree times in

Pipeline companies can be excellent passive income producers. They tend to generate steady cash flow backed by long-term contracts and government-regulated rates. That gives them a lot of steady

Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the U.S. cannabis industry, is slated to report its second-quarter 2022 results after the market close

Air conditioner and replacement parts distributor Watsco (NYSE: WSO) has seen its shares falter along with the broader market this year. While most investors may have never heard of the company, its

Uber (NYSE: UBER) is perhaps the most well-known start-up to come out of Silicon Valley in the last 15 years. Used by hundreds of millions around the globe, the ride-sharing, delivery, and mobility

The last time I checked my portfolio balance, it was down about 30% year to date. I'm not sure exactly what type of on-screen loss I'm facing at this point because I've made a concerted effort to

In the world of crypto, "buy the dip" is such a popular investment strategy that it has become an internet meme. As a result, many people may not even think twice about buying a beaten-down crypto

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) continues to execute on its merger with Sprint, and its second-quarter results showed excellent progress. While the company fell short of Wall Street's revenue and earnings

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is no longer a start-up automaker that doesn't have to play by the same macroeconomic rules as the rest of the auto industry. The EV specialist is building over 1 million

Shares of Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) opened sharply lower on Friday after a blistering financial update. With at least three Wall Street analysts putting out cautious notes in the week leading up to its

While the broader market is struggling, Krystal Biotech (NASDAQ: KRYS) is performing relatively well. Shares of the gene-editing specialist are in the green for the year. It's been a volatile ride

The rapid introduction of multiple streaming services has caused a lot of grief for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), as is evident from its loss of over 1 million subscribers in the first half of 2022. The

If you think you spend too much time glued to your phone or computer -- checking social media feeds, shopping, paying bills, or learning a new skill -- you're not alone. Worldwide, people with

Target date funds can be a great hands-off option for many investors who simply don't have the time to manage their retirement portfolios. All you have to do is select a year around when you expect

The United States economy isn't firing on all cylinders. With a shrinking gross domestic product, 9% inflation, rising interest rates, and a struggling stock market, it is more vital than ever to

The smartphone boom of the 2010s is getting a second wind from the upgrade cycle to 5G. However, "mobile computing" is taking on new meaning, and big changes are coming for the PC world as a result

Technology stocks have gone from being the best-performing sector of the past decade to one of the worst this year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 gained 4,000% over the past 30 years but is down 26% in

With some macroeconomic indicators pointing to a recession, many companies will likely reduce their advertising spending to defend against the slowing economy. It's a characteristic we've seen in

The cryptocurrency market has fallen off a cliff since peaking at nearly $3 trillion last November, as the entire industry's value is below $1 trillion today (as of July 26). And Bitcoin (CRYPTO:

Name brand household appliance manufacturer Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) reported mixed second-quarter earnings yesterday. While revenue of $5.1 billion missed Wall Street expectations of $5.14, an

Mounting inflation has raised the risk that the U.S. will soon enter into a recession. The median probability of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months has shot up from 30% in June to 47.5% now

2022 has been a tough year for the stock market. The S&P 500 is down close to 20% year to date, one of the worst first-half performances in the last 100 years. But if you own recent IPO stocks, the

There seems to be an unending stream of bad news coming out of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) these days. Not surprisingly, the downturn in the broader crypto market has been a downer for Coinbase