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Why Is Everyone Talking About Broadcom Stock Right Now?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/848266/8-broadcom.jpg
Why Is Everyone Talking About Broadcom Stock Right Now?

Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) is gaining market share in the lucrative data center industry.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 17, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 19, 2025.

Why I Am Never Selling VTI -- Even During a Market Crash: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/848238/sign-with-bear-against-a-stormy-sky.jpg
Why I Am Never Selling VTI -- Even During a Market Crash

The investments you choose will make or break your portfolio, especially during periods of volatility. While the market is still near record highs right now, a downturn will eventually hit. Whether

Is There a Future for RIVN?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847521/tesla-ev-electric-vehicle-charging-station.jpg
Is There a Future for RIVN?

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) has always played second fiddle to Tesla. Where Tesla has long dominated in sheer scale and brand recognition, Rivian is carving out its own niche and

VZ vs T: What's the Better Long-Term Play?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847526/gettyimages-2155315261.jpg
VZ vs T: What's the Better Long-Term Play?

In a head-to-head battle of telecommunications giants, AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) are two value stocks with solid dividends and ubiquitous brand recognition. So what stock

Meet the "Magnificent Seven" Stock That Pays More Dividends Than Any Other S&P 500 Company. Here's Why It's a Buy Before 2026.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847810/stacks-of-gold-coins-next-to-a-piggy-bank-illustrating-the-concept-of-compounding-passive-income-in-the-stock-market.jpg
Meet the "Magnificent Seven" Stock That Pays More Dividends Than Any Other S&P 500 Company. Here's Why It's a Buy Before 2026.

"Magnificent Seven" stocks -- Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla -- are known for their market-beating returns in recent years and runways for

Before You Buy the Dip on Costco Stock, Here Are 3 Things to Watch in 2026: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/845285/costco-wholesale-sign-on-side-of-building_getty.jpg
Before You Buy the Dip on Costco Stock, Here Are 3 Things to Watch in 2026

You'd probably struggle to find investors that wouldn't agree that Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is a wonderful business. The performance of the shares speaks for itself over the long term. However, this

The Main Reason I Refuse to Use the 4% Rule for My Retirement Savings: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847296/woman-40s-laptop-gettyimages-1087959426.jpg
The Main Reason I Refuse to Use the 4% Rule for My Retirement Savings

As someone who writes about Social Security regularly, trust me when I say I know how important it is to save well for retirement. And to be clear, that isn't because Social Security is going away.

Shiba Inu vs. Bitcoin: The Better Long-Term Play?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847898/bitcoin-symbol-and-gavel-to-regulate-cryptocurrencies-market.jpg
Shiba Inu vs. Bitcoin: The Better Long-Term Play?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) are two of the most popular cryptocurrencies, and both have been millionaire makers for early investors.

That's where the similarities end. In most

Could the Bull Market Roar Higher in 2026? History Offers an Answer That's Remarkably Clear.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847277/gettyimages-171351254.jpg
Could the Bull Market Roar Higher in 2026? History Offers an Answer That's Remarkably Clear.

The S&P 500 bull market entered its third year a couple of months ago -- and at the same time, the benchmark is racking up significant annual gains too. The index climbed more than 20% in each of

VOO vs. QQQ: Is S&P 500 Stability or Tech-Focused Growth the Better Choice for Investors?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/68e88b35844c8ea3f09f6b0350420ee30bed3518-1401x1251.png?w=1401&h=1251
VOO vs. QQQ: Is S&P 500 Stability or Tech-Focused Growth the Better Choice for Investors?

The Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) are two of the most popular exchange-traded funds. Each offers exposure to large-cap U.S. stocks, but with

VYM vs. FDVV: How These Popular Dividend ETFs Stack Up on Yield, Costs, and Risk: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/66026f7773699286c73c3ab5f122b4888e5c42a9-1401x1251.png?w=1401&h=1251
VYM vs. FDVV: How These Popular Dividend ETFs Stack Up on Yield, Costs, and Risk

Both the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM) and the Fidelity High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT:FDVV) aim to provide exposure to U.S. companies with above-average dividend yields, but they

Could This AI Leader Be the Market's Best Performer Next Year?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/846756/gettyimages-1661021853-1201x800-5b2df79.jpg
Could This AI Leader Be the Market's Best Performer Next Year?

The returns of many artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been a significant driver of the market's gains over the past year, and one standout stock has been the data center memory company Micron

Alphabet vs. Amazon: Which Stock Will Outperform in 2026?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847733/gettyimages-2078917109.jpg
Alphabet vs. Amazon: Which Stock Will Outperform in 2026?

Two of the big three cloud computing companies are Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). While both Google Cloud and AWS (Amazon Web Services) have seen solid growth

Is LULU Stock a Buy After the CEO Announced His Resignation?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847487/yoga-class-practice-healthy-exercise-meditation-relaxation.jpg
Is LULU Stock a Buy After the CEO Announced His Resignation?

Calvin McDonald's nearly seven-year tenure as the chief executive officer of Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) can be compared to a pair of luxury yoga pants that don't quite fit: Uncomfortable at

VOO vs. VOOG: Is S&P 500 Diversification or Tech-Focused Growth the Better Choice for Investors?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/93b56fbcd074a01f33741ab9a66bb5b3e30875ca-1401x1251.png?w=1401&h=1251
VOO vs. VOOG: Is S&P 500 Diversification or Tech-Focused Growth the Better Choice for Investors?

The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VOOG) focuses on growth stocks within the S&P 500, while the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) tracks the full S&P 500 index.

This comparison examines how

Are Investors About to See a Santa Claus Rally in the Market?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847604/gettyimages-500231338.jpg
Are Investors About to See a Santa Claus Rally in the Market?

The last few days of December can be an exciting time for children who believe in Santa Claus -- and for adults who love the holiday season, too. They can be equally exciting for investors!

That's

TQQQ and SSO Aim for Above-Average Returns, But There's a Clear Winner for Investors: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/93b56fbcd074a01f33741ab9a66bb5b3e30875ca-1401x1251.png?w=1401&h=1251
TQQQ and SSO Aim for Above-Average Returns, But There's a Clear Winner for Investors

The ProShares UltraPro QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:TQQQ) differs from the ProShares Ultra S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:SSO) by offering higher leverage, greater tech exposure, and notably higher volatility.

Both funds

What's Going on With Oracle Stock?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/848267/13-oracle.jpg
What's Going on With Oracle Stock?

Oracle's (NYSE: ORCL) stock price is falling, and investors are curious about the causes.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 17, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 19, 2025.

How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) If You Have $500,000 in Your Retirement Account?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847582/older-bank-customer-banking-online.jpg
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) If You Have $500,000 in Your Retirement Account?

It's not too late to take required minimum distributions -- or RMDs -- from retirement accounts for tax year 2025. But the clock is most definitely ticking. While retirees turning 73 this year have

VXUS vs. VT: Global Exposure With Major Differences: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/f2894ef3e59a57033e3d12497757ed4ec0c197b2-1401x1251.png?w=1401&h=1251
VXUS vs. VT: Global Exposure With Major Differences

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEMKT:VT) covers both U.S. and international stocks, while Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:VXUS) excludes the U.S., resulting in a higher yield but

2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847777/gettyimages-1472292349.jpg
2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years

As 2025 continues to wind down, the market is on track for another strong performance. Growth stocks once again led the way, which has been the case for much of the past decade. Meanwhile, there is

What's Going on With Costco Stock?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/848269/7-costco.jpg
What's Going on With Costco Stock?

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock is experiencing a rare underperformance in 2025.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 17, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 19, 2025.

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QLD vs. SPXL: Is Tech-Heavy Growth or S&P 500 Diversification Better for Investors?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/f2894ef3e59a57033e3d12497757ed4ec0c197b2-1401x1251.png?w=1401&h=1251
QLD vs. SPXL: Is Tech-Heavy Growth or S&P 500 Diversification Better for Investors?

The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares ETF (NYSEMKT:SPXL) and the ProShares - Ultra QQQ ETF (NYSEMKT:QLD) both offer amplified exposure to major U.S. stock indexes, but they differ meaningfully

Stock Markets Are Doing Something They've Only Done 3 Times Since 1948 -- Should You Be Worried?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/845181/gettyimages-1146642361-7360x4912-13a0741.jpg
Stock Markets Are Doing Something They've Only Done 3 Times Since 1948 -- Should You Be Worried?

The U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is the oldest and most widely respected set of data on the industrial economy in the U.S. It has also

Why Is Micron Stock Soaring, and is it Time to Take Profits?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/848270/16-micron.jpg
Why Is Micron Stock Soaring, and is it Time to Take Profits?

Micron (NASDAQ: MU) reported fantastic quarterly financial results that sent the stock price higher.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 17, 2025. The video was published on Dec