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The S&P 500 index is still close to all-time highs, despite current geopolitical upheaval. However, under the hood, there has been significant pain for investors not invested in the hottest

It's not too early to start talking about the next Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving, which is currently scheduled to take place in April 2028. If history is any guide, Bitcoin is nearing the end of its

Most artificial intelligence (AI) development happens inside large data centers, where vast numbers of advanced chips and networking components process mountains of information at a lightning-fast

Elon Musk's SpaceX receives most of the publicity and attention for space exploration and the economic opportunities associated with launching rockets into orbit. However, you can't currently trade

Tech stocks typically don't get much attention from dividend investors, as many of these stocks pay very little. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a notable exception. The tech giant paid its first

It can be hard to feel happy about Social Security. It provides vital retirement income to most of us when we're older, yes, but the amount we receive is often not what we'd hoped for or need. (The

If you've got $2,000 to invest in crypto, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) are both likely to have popped up on your radar. Both are vibrant crypto ecosystems with solid long-term

Once in a blue moon, unexpected catalysts can be a blessing for investors. Foundry Digital, the world's largest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining pool, plans to launch an institutional-grade Zcash

The war with Iran has reached a pivotal moment. President Trump issued an ultimatum late last week that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, or the U.S. would start destroying the

Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) has spent the past few years rebuilding its business amid regulatory pressure, slowing e-commerce growth, and rising competition. But its latest earnings call revealed

It's hard to deny just how forward-thinking Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is. The innovative enterprise developed a completely new credit-assessment tool that leverages artificial intelligence to give more

For years, investors have talked up Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a potential safe asset, especially during periods of geopolitical tension. In fact, billionaire hedge fund managers have likened Bitcoin

Some nest eggs last longer than others, but if you're creative, you can get a lot of mileage out of your portfolio. If you have only $10,000 in retirement savings, cutting big expenses like housing

The bulls have been running wild on Wall Street since the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) bottomed during the

The global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure buildout relies not only on compute capacity but increasingly on memory and storage. That is exactly why Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is

American economist Herbert Stein wrote in a 1985 column for The Wall Street Journal, "If it can't go on forever, it will stop." Investors should remember his statement, which became known as Stein's

Your full retirement age is arguably the most important number in Social Security, because so many things revolve around it. This includes how your claiming age affects your benefits, how much you

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) uses gas strategically to attract and retain its members, offering prices roughly $0.20 to $0.30 per gallon below those of its competitors. Right now, my local Costco

Do beginnings matter? In books and movies, the answer is a resounding "yes." Losing the reader or viewer early on usually isn't good. But what about how stocks perform at the beginning of the year

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been leading the S&P 500 higher over the past few years amid excitement about this potentially game-changing technology. Importantly, AI has started to

No game-changing trend has captured the attention and capital of investors over the last three years quite like the rise and proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI). Empowering software and

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have not been in favor with the market recently. The days of monster returns in short periods seem to have gone by the wayside, but that doesn't mean that there

The Nasdaq-100 tracks the 100 largest nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. The index is widely regarded as a benchmark for growth stocks, especially those in the technology

Inflation has been "boosted by tariffs," Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said in his press conference last week. However, he and the other Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members are

Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) just delivered quarterly results that, on the surface, look disappointing. Profit plunged and revenue growth slowed -- and the stock reacted negatively.

But focusing only