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Retiring in 2026? Do This to Protect Yourself From a Market Crash.
Retiring in 2026? Do This to Protect Yourself From a Market Crash.

Taking the plunge into retirement can be a daunting prospect in the best of times. But right now, it may feel especially scary.

Not only is there general economic uncertainty, but the Iran conflict

This ETF Is Crushing the Market -- and There's No Way I'd Ever Invest in It
This ETF Is Crushing the Market -- and There's No Way I'd Ever Invest in It

Like a shy 13-year-old standing awkwardly to the side at a middle school dance, the Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (NYSEMKT: BWET) doesn't always garner much attention. But still, it's crushing the

Prediction: This Unstoppable Growth Stock Will Be Worth $2 Trillion in the Next 7 YearsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Prediction: This Unstoppable Growth Stock Will Be Worth $2 Trillion in the Next 7 Years

When it comes to AI chipmaking, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the first company most investors think of -- and for good reason. Nvidia commands a 95% share of the data center GPU market, generates

How Trump Accidentally Killed the Resurrected Chevy Bolt Before It Even Got RollingPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Auto parts supplier, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-XjwbnkgTrFCFx6Y3gLbqZBCj.png?st=2023-05-13T09%3A21%3A52Z&se=2023-05-13T11%3A21%3A52Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-13T06%3A55%3A39Z&ske=2023-05-14T06%3A55%3A39Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=wJlbn/o%2BieTjclaQNRsJc%2BDDZieC0UCS6BPi5tapxAA%3D
How Trump Accidentally Killed the Resurrected Chevy Bolt Before It Even Got Rolling

However you feel about President Donald Trump, there's no denying he certainly shook things up in the automotive industry. Trump adjusted the United States' vehicle emissions policy, giving automake

CoreWeave vs. Applied Digital: Which AI Data Center Stock Will Make You Richer?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Consumer electronics manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/0defe5ca-333a-451e-9549-4f262e278fc7.png
CoreWeave vs. Applied Digital: Which AI Data Center Stock Will Make You Richer?

Artificial intelligence (AI) spending continues to ramp up at an explosive pace. One clear sign of this is that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said last week that the company now expects to generate more

3 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long TermPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Cloud computing provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/893880f6-c6d9-4518-b1a0-f0be05207ac4.png
3 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

Something is going on in industrials that most retail investors seem to be overlooking. While attention stays fixed on software multiples, a group of companies building the physical backbone to

Should Retirees Lock In Today's Lower Mortgage Rate or Wait for Rates to Fall Further?Photo, 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
Should Retirees Lock In Today's Lower Mortgage Rate or Wait for Rates to Fall Further?

If you have spent any time watching mortgage interest rates, you'll know that they fluctuate. Many have been hoping they would fall significantly soon in order to permit cheaper mortgages and to

6 Social Security Changes in 2026 Every Retiree Needs to Know Before Filing Taxes
6 Social Security Changes in 2026 Every Retiree Needs to Know Before Filing Taxes

Retirees and those approaching retirement would do well to stay on top of changes to Social Security and changes to tax laws -- and changes related to both Social Security and taxes.

Here's a look

Have $500? 2 Healthcare Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Right NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Mental health care service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7ce3b930-5e2a-4215-b686-0ad0eb0b922a.png
Have $500? 2 Healthcare Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Right Now

It may not be tempting to buy stocks that have tumbled recently; it often feels safer and more rewarding to invest in stocks as they climb and smile as they reach new highs week after week. But if

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has $64 Billion of Berkshire Hathaway's Assets Invested in 3 Unstoppable AI StocksPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Underwriting company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-N0Y6W7kvQQgUHnb7hSHO9TTV.png?st=2024-05-14T11%3A36%3A30Z&se=2024-05-14T13%3A36%3A30Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2024-05-13T19%3A10%3A46Z&ske=2024-05-14T19%3A10%3A46Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=1qvKLOloU0OWrpqzcuH7YcgBv7QI0hAOq2gAtJGiGqs%3D
Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has $64 Billion of Berkshire Hathaway's Assets Invested in 3 Unstoppable AI Stocks

On Dec. 31, after roughly six decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB), Warren Buffett retired as CEO. He oversaw cumulative gains in his company's Class A shares (BRKA) of

SEC Clarifies Crypto Laws -- Here's What It Means for InvestorsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Quarry, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YQuR80w6IvxjemEoWYDXbEZo.png?st=2023-10-15T10%3A03%3A37Z&se=2023-10-15T12%3A03%3A37Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-10-14T14%3A03%3A01Z&ske=2023-10-15T14%3A03%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=/3q45HS%2B7KQiNIRh0W63diwmt7u%2BeQQMkMTkhvmYMtE%3D
SEC Clarifies Crypto Laws -- Here's What It Means for Investors

Crypto investors have complained for years that their industry was regulated via law-by-ambush: Regulators brought lawsuits first and then defined norms after.

Happily, that era appears to have

Could Investing $10,000 in Energy Transfer Make You a Millionaire?
Could Investing $10,000 in Energy Transfer Make You a Millionaire?

Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) has delivered a total return of more than 250% over the last five years. This performance has absolutely trounced that of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC).

The midstream

The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

High energy costs. High stock valuations. High volatility. It's enough to make an investor feel low.

The good news is that there are still plenty of great stocks to buy despite the market

Should You Buy the Invesco QQQ ETF During the Stock Market Sell-Off? History Offers a Clear Answer.
Should You Buy the Invesco QQQ ETF During the Stock Market Sell-Off? History Offers a Clear Answer.

Over 3,500 companies have chosen to go public through the Nasdaq stock exchange. The Nasdaq-100 index tracks the performance of the top 100 (by value) companies, excluding banks and other financial

2 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rule Changes Retirees Need to Know Before the 2026 Deadline
2 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rule Changes Retirees Need to Know Before the 2026 Deadline

Traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans let workers invest pre-tax dollars and deduct contributions from taxable income in the present. In exchange, they pay income tax on contributions (and any gains) in

AI Doomsday: Why 1 Crashing Crypto Could Be a Once-in-a-Decade Buying OpportunityPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/32e7a10f-efd0-424a-861f-2f3e0bb7ce02.png
AI Doomsday: Why 1 Crashing Crypto Could Be a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity

On Feb. 22, Citrini Research dropped a piece titled "The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis" that rattled investor confidence in the market and economy. It highlights the possible negative results if

Palantir's Stock Valuation Still Looks Absurd. Here's Why Investors Keep Buying It Anyway.
Palantir's Stock Valuation Still Looks Absurd. Here's Why Investors Keep Buying It Anyway.

When OpenAI publicly released ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022, shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) were trading for $6. Today, the stock hovers around $150 -- a nearly 2,000% gain in just three

Prediction: This Will Be Micron's Stock Price by Late 2027Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Prediction: This Will Be Micron's Stock Price by Late 2027

Artificial intelligence accelerators developed by companies like Nvidia and Broadcom require more memory than traditional processors. That has made memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology

The Projected Federal Reserve Script Has Been Flipped -- and the Stock Market Isn't Ready for ItPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Quarry, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-YQuR80w6IvxjemEoWYDXbEZo.png?st=2023-10-15T10%3A03%3A37Z&se=2023-10-15T12%3A03%3A37Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-10-14T14%3A03%3A01Z&ske=2023-10-15T14%3A03%3A01Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=/3q45HS%2B7KQiNIRh0W63diwmt7u%2BeQQMkMTkhvmYMtE%3D
The Projected Federal Reserve Script Has Been Flipped -- and the Stock Market Isn't Ready for It

For years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have appeared unstoppable. The evolution of artificial

Circle Soared Almost 60% This Year: 1 Reason It Will Grow More and 1 Reason to Be Cautious
Circle Soared Almost 60% This Year: 1 Reason It Will Grow More and 1 Reason to Be Cautious

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) was one of several crypto businesses to go public last year. Its initial public offering (IPO) coincided with surging enthusiasm about the potential for

Prediction: Nvidia Will Make a Substantial Dividend Increase in 2026. Should You Buy the Stock?
Prediction: Nvidia Will Make a Substantial Dividend Increase in 2026. Should You Buy the Stock?

During Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) financial analyst question-and-answer session at GTC 2026, CEO Jensen Huang and CFO Colette Kress fielded a question about Nvidia's free cash flow (FCF) plans.

Huang

The Stock Market's Fear Index Is Up. Here's Why Smart Investors Aren't Selling.Photo, 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
The Stock Market's Fear Index Is Up. Here's Why Smart Investors Aren't Selling.

With the war in Iran raging on, and questions abounding about whether the market is in an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure bubble, investors are increasingly nervous. The CNN Fear and

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is 2.8% -- but Medicare's Premium Hike Will Take Back More Than You Think
The 2026 Social Security COLA Is 2.8% -- but Medicare's Premium Hike Will Take Back More Than You Think

When the Social Security Administration announced late last year that benefits would be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in 2026, reactions were mixed. Some seniors were no doubt

AI May Disrupt Millions of Jobs. These 3 Stocks Could Be Big Winners.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/012f8213-0bd1-4831-98f2-6d5fae956d6a.png
AI May Disrupt Millions of Jobs. These 3 Stocks Could Be Big Winners.

Billionaire Vinod Khosla, the first venture capital investor in ChatGPT creator OpenAI, recently predicted that today's five-year-olds won't need to get jobs when they grow up. They might not have a

The Headlines Are Scary. Your Investment Plan Shouldn't Be.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
The Headlines Are Scary. Your Investment Plan Shouldn't Be.

If you're following the current financial market headlines, you'll find plenty to be concerned about. There's the current conflict in the Middle East driving oil prices sharply higher. Investors are