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After the release of the generative artificial intelligence chatbox ChatGPT, it was basically a given that most large tech companies would be looking to integrate the technology into their business

Not since the hype in 2021 have tech stocks been this hot. ChatGPT lit a fuse under anything tech-related and any company involved with artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), the

Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) approached an all-time high when the Vision Pro headset was announced. With a $3,500 price tag, this ultrapremium product is a hard sell for most people, but it could

Unity Software's (NYSE: U) stock price rallied about 35% over the past month on two positive developments. First, the video game engine developer posted better-than-expected first-quarter results on

Dividend stocks can be an important part of a well-diversified portfolio. This is especially true for investors who may be closer to retirement or have a lower tolerance for volatility and risk in

In case you haven't noticed, the bulls are running wild, once again, on Wall Street.

Last year, the mature-business-driven Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates remains bullish on tech and what artificial intelligence (AI) could do for the world. To say he thinks it could improve things for businesses and individuals is an

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Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday, as the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) pulled back from recent advances. Despite nearing levels that would signal a

MetLife Inc. (NYSE: MET) saw its stock price plummet in May, dropping 19.2% for the month, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Year to date, the stock price is down about 24%, trading at

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is investing in a cloud service provider, and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) is investing in a video generative AI start-up. Check out the short video to learn what

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been on an epic run so far in 2023, fueled by a continuing resurgence in technology stocks. Shares of the software giant are up nearly 40% so far this year, more than

Whether a recession is coming or not (and the U.S. Federal Reserve thinks it is), buying shares of companies that can survive any economic environment is obviously an excellent idea. Since investors

There were audible groans and boos when Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) revealed the price of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset will be $3,499. But few investors are balking at the price of Apple stock

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of Wall Street's most heavily followed indexes. It's constructed from 30 of the most prominent companies traded on U.S. stock exchanges.

But being a large or

Visa (NYSE: V) is a clear leader in the card payments industry. In the fiscal 2023 second quarter (ended March 31), it processed a jaw-dropping $3 trillion in total payment volume (TPV), putting it

The stock market as a whole had a pretty quiet month in May 2023. The S&P 500 market index traded sideways with a monthly gain of 0.3%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average index fell by 3.5%.

But

Consumers drive the U.S. economy -- an estimated 68% of America's gross domestic product comes from personal consumption. This means that stocks of companies where consumers open their wallets can

The market has been showing signs of life this year, but the S&P 500 remains down 10% since peaking in 2022. In a full-blown bull market, many businesses could see their valuations skyrocket

While valuation is far from the only thing that matters, long-term investors can give themselves an edge by focusing on high-quality stocks that trade at attractive valuations. The best company

Summer is just around the corner, which often triggers a stock market slump. While sluggishly performing stocks could convince you it's time to sell, keeping a long-term perspective during the

What would you invest in if you were the world's fourth-richest person? For Bill Gates, the question isn't hypothetical. The Microsoft co-founder is the world's fourth-richest person, according to

Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) history is marked by exciting launches that have transformed the company -- and maybe your lifestyle too. I'm thinking of products like the iPhone or the iPad. But it's been a

No company on the planet commands a greater market cap than Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) right now. Only three years ago, the iPhone maker was valued below $1 trillion. Today, its market cap stands at $2.85

Even if you aren't a subscriber to Apple's Apple TV+ streaming service, you've probably still heard of one of its hit shows. Ted Lasso -- the fish-out-of-water story about an American football coach