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Shares of Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) are off to a fantastic start in 2025, already rising by 13% year to date. The medical devices giant had some weakness in recent years amid disappointing trends from

Dividend sustainability concerns have weighed on AT&T (NYSE: T) in recent years. The telecom giant had previously cut its payout by nearly 50% in 2022 to retain additional cash to invest in its

Monday was a grim day for a great many stocks, but luckily for its investors, AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) wasn't one of them. The storied pharmaceutical company saw its share price rise by almost 4%, on the

AT&T (NYSE: T) stock is seeing big gains in Monday's trading despite a bearish backdrop for the broader market. The company's share price was up 7% as of 3:15 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500

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AT&T (NYSE: T)Q4 2024 Earnings CallJan 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ET

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Telecommunications giant AT&T (NYSE:T) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Monday, Jan. 27, that topped analyst consensus estimates. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.54

Last year wasn't a good one for Merck (NYSE: MRK), one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The healthcare giant is dealing with the fast-approaching patent cliff for its most

Dividend stocks can be a great way to boost your portfolio's growth potential or provide a form of passive income over the years. While not all dividend stocks are the same, finding great companies

Investors are rocking for Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB).

Shares of the U.S.-New Zealand maker of small rockets and even smaller satellites rocketed 30% higher in a single day earlier this week after

The healthcare sector has struggled to deliver worthwhile returns for investors since 2021, weighed down by several headwinds. Rising interest rates, challenges in the U.S. healthcare system, and

When you're buying income stocks, a company's underlying business is arguably still the most crucial factor to consider, even more than the dividend yield. Corporations with high yields may look

Some people make it a New Year's resolution to improve their finances by investing in stocks. It's a laudable goal, and to get started, it's crucial to pick stocks that have the tools to perform

If you're a dividend investor, I can understand why -- because dividend-paying stocks offer a triple upside: As long as the underlying company is healthy and growing, its stock price will likely

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) might have a more subdued 2025 with the company having zero vehicle launches, but the young electric vehicle (EV) maker has had plenty of news for investors to

Pharmaceutical powerhouse AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has been a beast since it spun off from Abbott Laboratories in 2012. Over the past decade, the stock has averaged a dividend yield of 3.5% while raising

Finding genuinely cheap stocks in a pricey stock market can be tough. Some stocks may look cheap based on standard valuation metrics, but they're anything but once you factor in their growth

If you're a new investor, want some recurring dividend income, or just want some top stocks to build your portfolio around, it's important to focus on businesses with strong fundamentals and room to

In 2022, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) became the first healthcare company to generate $100 billion in annual sales. But since that notable achievement, its financial results have fallen

AT&T (NYSE: T) is a leading telecom provider in the U.S. While investors often load up on the stock for its dividend, it has also generated some decent returns over the past year. During that

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Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT)Q4 2024 Earnings CallJan 22, 2025, 9:30 a.m. ET

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Advanced voice controls may be the future of many different industries, from home electronics and in-car systems to call centers and healthcare. Leading technology developer SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) is trading near its lowest price in over a decade.

The company's revenue and profits ballooned during the pandemic on its COVID-19 vaccine and treatment. Then

How expensive is the stock market right now? The S&P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio is near its second-highest level ever. Its highest mark came in early 2000 before the dot-com bubble burst. The