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The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is one of the largest exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on dividend stocks. The fund has over $77.5 billion in assets under management (AUM),

Shares of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) were pulling back today along with a broader slide in the retail sector, after the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to a four-year-low, with future

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) index dropped 1.6% in February. Although some blue chip stocks slumped by double-digit percentages, 50% of its 30 constituents beat the index last

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is one of the leading AI companies in the world, and it is now for sale at a lower price.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 20, 2025. The video was

Retail sales remained strong in 2024, but two companies stood out for their significant gains in market share over the last two years. Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST) both saw even

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has changed a lot in recent years. In 2020, Salesforce, Amgen, and Honeywell International replaced ExxonMobil, Pfizer, and RTX, respectively, and

Over the last five weeks, investors have been given a needed but potentially unpleasant reminder that stocks don't move higher in a straight line. Between Feb. 19 and March 21, the widely followed

The state of the consumer remains a hot topic as inflation pressures persist and shoppers continue to seek value. One company that could benefit from the current economic conditions is Walmart

Investors hoping for a turnaround at Nike (NYSE: NKE) will have to wait longer.

The world's leading sportswear company posted yet another quarter of declining revenue and profits and told investors

For investors who bought Boeing (NYSE: BA) stock on the theory that it's a leading space company, things are getting down to the wire.

Late last year, I described how Boeing was likely to benefit as

Wall Street is reacting to last week's news that Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has lost the battle to produce the Air Force's next-generation fighter. The commentary is putting new pressure on

One area of artificial intelligence (AI) that's beginning to come into the mainstream is a concept known as quantum computing. While it's still years away from becoming commercially adopted, big

The stock market often rewards companies it believes have strong future growth potential with premium valuations. In the case of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), investors have bid up shares to roughly 35

Nike (NYSE: NKE) beat earnings and revenue expectations in its fiscal third quarter. But despite this win, shares dropped sharply after the report. Why were investors spooked? First, expectations

Investing in rapidly growing companies can help you build tremendous wealth over time. Market volatility is not a risk but an opportunity to buy shares of these businesses at better values. Below

Over the last month, Wall Street has reminded professional and everyday investors that stocks don't, in fact, move up in a straight line.

Since the closing bell on Feb. 19, the iconic Dow Jones

If you're a Nike (NYSE: NKE) investor, it wouldn't be surprising if you had a growing sense of frustration owning the stock. After all, it's well off the highs of over $170 a share it hit back in

If you are looking to add exposure to the energy sector in your portfolio, you are probably considering Chevron (NYSE: CVX) as an option. It is a very good option, though that has to be explained a

Nike's (NYSE: NKE) sales are declining in every part of the world as the management team struggles to limit the damage.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 19, 2025. The video was

For investors seeking stability and the potential for consistent performance in their portfolios, Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM) is an intriguing option. Shares of Howmet more than doubled in 2024

It's been two months since President Donald Trump was inaugurated for his historic nonconsecutive second term. But what was viewed as a boon for Wall Street has turned into something of a nightmare.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has only delivered back-to-back annual gains of 25% or more (including dividends) on two occasions in its history dating back to 1957: during the dot-com internet boom

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Shares of aircraft manufacturer Boeing (NYSE: BA) were rallying on Friday, up 5.9% as of 1:45 p.m. ET.

It has been a tough stretch for Boeing over the past few years and even in its most recent

Shares of major defense contractor Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) fell hard on Friday, down 7% as of 12:31 p.m. EDT on Friday.

Lockheed shareholders received the unfortunate news that the Trump