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Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock tanked after its first-quarter earnings report, and a few culprits could be blamed for the drop. Two obvious ones were that guidance disappointed, and co-founder Reed

If you're an income investor, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) stock may look like a no-brainer on the surface. It is one of only three nationwide 5G providers, and the massive cost of building a

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock hit an all-time high on April 24, up 26.8% since the start of the month. When stocks rise sharply in a short period, they can seem impenetrable and foster a sense of

Dividend stocks aren't usually the most exciting stocks on the market. They're usually older, well-established stocks that have a lot of cash and aren't growing all that fast. However, the value

In a recent SEC filing, AXXCESS Wealth Management, LLC reported a complete sale of its position in Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VTC). The firm sold all 772,526 shares -- an estimated

The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have sparked wild swings in oil prices, with significant consequences for the global economy. It's led to market volatility over the last few

Tariffs are over. At least, tariffs on imports into the United States made by executive order have been deemed unconstitutional. This is putting $166 billion in refunds up for grabs among companies

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is rewarding investors who have been patiently waiting for the share price to recover.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 26, 2026. The video was published

Until recently, investors considered utility stocks as "slow and steady" plays. While great for income-focused investors, they're not exactly the cornerstone of younger, growth-focused investors'

U.S. tech stocks have had a long run of success. In the past five years, the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index has gained 97%, outperforming the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which is up 72%.

What if you

Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) has spent years building toward one moment. In 2026, the company aims to launch its first commercial flying taxi service, turning a long-standing vision into a real

Gold is a popular hedge against political and economic turmoil because it is a globally recognized store of value. It's held by governments and even central banks all over the world, so investors

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) and the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT: HDV) are two of the most widely held high-income equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the

The price of oil has soared this year due to the war with Iran, driving up gas prices. According to AAA, the national average gas price is around $4.23 per gallon, up more than $1 per gallon from a

Semiconductor investors, particularly in the AI space, have earned outsized returns amid insatiable demand for chips. However, the chip-manufacturing process requires helium, and an estimated 30% of

When you think of the path to wealth, you might immediately think of supercharged technology stocks -- players that may have delivered double or even triple-digit gains in a short period of time

Calculating exactly how much you need for retirement is impossible. There are too many variables involved, and no one is immune to unexpected costs. But you need a rough idea of how much you'll

Wall Street strategist Tom Lee thinks Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) could hit a price of $62,000 within the next few years. Right now, it's trading around the $2,300 price level. So, if he's right, Ethereu

The market for artificial intelligence chips is dominated by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Not only does Nvidia have the best-in-class all-purpose chips for AI training and inference, its CUDA software and

I have some good news and some bad news for you regarding Social Security. First, the bad: The average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers was only $2,079 as of March. On an annual

Most investors see Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN) as an asset manager. That's not wrong, but it misses what the business is becoming.

Brookfield Corporation isn't just managing capital anymore

Investors are always on the lookout for the next revolutionary technology or product. In recent times, this has proven to be GLP-1 drugs, treatments that have helped patients worldwide safely and

A historic shift at America's foremost financial institution is just a shade over two weeks away.

May 15 will mark the end of Jerome Powell's tenure as head of the Federal Reserve, and possibly the

One of the first things almost every cryptocurrency investor hears is that it is a risky asset class. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean much: Risk is measured on a spectrum, and learning to evaluate