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Investing in the companies behind powerful secular trends can be a smart decision for investors. That's why I'm looking at the fintech industry.

Besides investing in pure-play financial-tech stocks,

I'll give this to you straight: As sure as I am that nuclear energy is becoming a key source to meet the growing energy demand, both in America and around the world, I'm not finding a whole lot of

For 90 years, Social Security has been one of America's most important social programs, providing financial security for retirees in their golden years. It's a safety net that most people pay into

Although artificial intelligence (AI) has made its mark across various pockets of the technology realm, perhaps no industry has transformed more than semiconductors. Before the AI revolution, Nvidia

Strictly enforcing immigration laws isn't likely to affect stocks all that much. Rebranding the Department of Defense as the "Department of War" won't either. Demolishing the East Wing of the White

A new year always brings changes. 2026 will be no exception, including when it comes to Social Security. There are four Social Security changes that retirees especially need to know about this year.

Investors have long had a unique take on Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) stock. Despite its position as the second-largest cruise line behind Carnival, it supports a market cap twice the size of its

It may be time for investors to have a fresh look at Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) -- the connected-fitness company known for its studio-quality instructors that are streamed from its

Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) has been a stock market darling over the past year, with the shares soaring more than 160%. This is because the company is delivering something artificial intelligence

For the better part of the last three years, investors have had plenty to be thankful for. In 2025, the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) chips and systems are the foundation of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) account for more than 80% of AI accelerator sales, and its

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accounts for almost 60% of the total value of the crypto market and is, in some ways, the acceptable face of crypto. It has attracted significantly more institutional

I still think of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio as Warren Buffett's portfolio. The legendary investor's decision to pass the baton as CEO to Greg Abel hasn't changed my

Tech companies are investing heavily in quantum computing, which uses quantum mechanics to develop faster computing systems. One pure-play quantum computing company is the aptly named Quantum

Tax-deferred accounts like traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(k) plans let workers delay tax payments on qualified contributions in the present, allowing them to save pre-tax

Last year was a roller coaster ride for e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), but also a transformational one. The company continued to take market share, but it did see its swift revenue growth stall after

One of the biggest Medicare myths you'll hear is that your coverage is free. Although most enrollees do not pay a premium for Part A, which covers hospital care, there's a monthly premium associated

The dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) saw Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) take the pole position, as its graphics processing units (GPUs) provided the computational horsepower necessary to handle the

Both Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VWO) and iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (NASDAQ:ACWX) target international stocks, but their approaches diverge. VWO is dedicated to emerging

There aren't many truly unstoppable stocks, but take a look at the recent performance of Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR):

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For crypto investors, 2025 was a year to forget. Nearly every major cryptocurrency ended the year in the red, and all the pro-crypto euphoria from the beginning of the year has long since

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) divides investors, and that's unlikely to change. The company has significant earnings potential from its robotaxi ambitions, but the debate rages on regarding its growth and

Some investors are built to be day traders. They have keen instincts and a computer that can rival what NASA has at its disposal.

That's not me, though. I like investments that I don't have to worry

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is coming off another solid year, gaining 54% in 2025. It has many tailwinds and an excellent business model, and Wall Street rates it a buy -- with

As artificial intelligence (AI) has gone mainstream, the tech sector has rightfully been the biggest beneficiary. These companies are responsible for building high-power hardware, developing and