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In the same way artificial intelligence (AI) completely revolutionized computing technology, quantum computing promises to revolutionize AI. That's because quantum platforms can process unthinkable

If you're looking for a broad index fund that could deliver solid returns over decades, take a look at the Schwab International Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHF). It's a fund I plan to consider heavily the

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The Magnificent Seven technology stocks offered investors spectacular performance in recent years and powered the S&P 500 higher. This is thanks to these market giants' well-established track

As many investors learned in 2025, the imposition of tariffs, which are simply taxes on the end-consumers of imported goods, can knock markets around long before they actually change what companies

As a largely unregulated, rapidly evolving, and high-potential asset class, the cryptocurrency industry certainly brings in market participants looking for quick profits. Coinmarketcap.com keeps

If you look at the top of the list of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the most recent net inflows of investor capital, some of the names aren't likely to surprise you. For example, the Vanguard

Much of my portfolio is made up of larger businesses -- that is, stocks you've probably heard of. But there can be some excellent opportunities if you're willing to look beyond the popular stocks

When OpenAI commercially launched ChatGPT at the end of November 2022, shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) were trading for $6. Today, the stock is trading for around $170.

The obvious

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has gone from upstart to industry disruptor to industry heavyweight in a very short period of time. The company's success has been rewarded on Wall Street with a

Although many investors have been focused on traditional growth opportunities like big tech, the often-overlooked precious metals sector has quietly stolen the show. Silver, in particular, has been

Micron (NASDAQ: MU) has been one of the biggest winners of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, and it was nearly the top-performing stock on the S&P 500 last year, finishing up 239% as you can

By the time a lot of people are ready to start collecting Social Security, they've made the decision that they're done being a part of the workforce. But sometimes, things change.

You may retire and

Last spring, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) executives outlined a plan to achieve a $1 trillion valuation for the business by 2030. However, the stock price hasn't exactly moved in the right direction since

Recently, Tesla shareholders approved an enormous, potentially $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk if the legendary entrepreneur can hit lofty financial goals set by Tesla's board of

There's no denying it -- artificial intelligence (AI) is the most transformative technological revolution in recent times. And it's likely that investing in AI will be a major creator of wealth for

Many investors are so focused on the technology stocks that support artificial intelligence (AI) that they overlook the supply chain that allows AI to exist. Yes, Nvidia is an exciting chipmaker

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) marked a major leap forward in technology, and the number of use cases for generative AI continues to grow. These sophisticated algorithms are being

If you lie awake at night, worried that you're not saving enough for retirement, you're in good company. An Allianz Life retirement study found that 64% of Americans worry more about running out of

Investor excitement about AI stocks has helped to drive big gains for the U.S. and international stock markets in 2025. But what if the AI party goes bust this year? A possible AI crash is top of

The S&P 500 is coming off of a tremendous three-year stretch. How good was it? Historically good. Here is the total return for the index for each of the past three years:

That's three consecutive

Social Security just gave all beneficiaries a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2026. And while it's too early to know for sure what to expect for 2027, here's an initial estimate based

You might not realize it, but gold is up 78% in a Year. That's right -- the precious metal that is often thought of as a boring hedge against inflation. In this video, Fool.com analyst Tyler Crowe