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Why Rigetti Computing Stock Soared 45.2% Last Year and Has Kept Gaining in 2026
Despite volatile trading, Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) stock managed to close out 2025's trading with big gains. The company's share price rose 45.2% in 2025, according to data from S&P Global
Why The TJX Companies Surged 27.2% Last Year and Has Kept Gaining in 2026
TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) stock defied pressures facing the broader retail industry and posted market-beating gains in 2025. The company's share price rose 27.2% last year, according to data from
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Baby Boomers. How Does Yours Compare?
Today's baby boomers are 61 to 79 years old. As such, many are already retired. Younger boomers, though, may be counting down their final months in the workforce. Some may even be getting ready to
This 1 Reason to Buy XRP Is 1 Reason to Avoid Other Popular Cryptocurrencies
The expectation of regulation is pretty much the bedrock of all institutional finance. If a crypto project can't swim through regulated waters, which is to say almost everywhere, it doesn't really
Why SentinelOne Stock Plummeted 32.4% Last Year and Has Kept Falling in 2026
SentinelOne (NYSE: S) stock suffered big sell-offs across 2025's trading. The cybersecurity company's share price declined 32.4% across the stretch, according to data from S&P Global Market Intellig
3 Reasons Your January Social Security Payment Looks So Different
The first round of Social Security benefit payments for 2026 went out on Jan. 14. If you have already received your monthly benefit, you may notice it looks a bit different than it did in December.
Will Buying Zcash at $400 Be Like Buying Bitcoin at $400?
With Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) priced at less than $400, and Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price near $93,000, it's no wonder some of the Zcash evangelists are trying to get investors to think that buying it
After a Lousy 2025, Can Theme Park Stocks Bounce Back in 2026?
2025 should have been a great year for the publicly traded operators of national theme parks and regional amusement parks. Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) opened the country's first major theme park in more
How Savings and Loan Associations Work -- And How to Find One
Savings and loan associations (S&Ls) are a product of the 19th century. Created in the 1800s, S&Ls were a place where everyday families could pool their money and finance homes of their own. At the
Is 2026 the Year to Buy American Express Stock?
Warren Buffett's time as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is done. But that doesn't mean investors can't learn from the Oracle of Omaha. He left his post with the conglomerate's massive public equities
Could Nvidia Be Headed for a Crash in 2026? Here's What History Says.
The bigger they come, the harder they fall. And no company in the world is bigger than Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) right now – at least, based on market cap.
Over the last 10 years, Nvidia's share price
Who Are the Biggest Winners from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Blowout Quarterly Report?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) recently reported a blowout quarter, sending its stock higher. However, it's not the only stock set to be a winner from its strong report and outlook.
Is XRP (Ripple) a Millionaire Maker?
The crypto sector will look to bounce back after what turned out to be a lackluster year in 2025, driven by a sell-off toward the end amid a range of concerns, including the trajectory of interest
Can Carnival Stock Reach $40 in 2026?
Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL) is one of the leaders in the global cruise industry, with multiple brands and more than 90 ships that serve consumers in different corners of the world. Like its peers,
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Costco Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) stock didn't have a great year in 2025, losing 6% of its value. But over many decades, Costco has outperformed the market and rewarded shareholders. It's reliable for
If You Can Answer These 5 Questions, You're Practically an RMD Pro
Throughout adulthood, you hear about the importance of things like an emergency savings account and saving for retirement. What you don't hear about so often is that you may have to make required
Is TMC The Metals Company a Smart Speculative Bet on Critical Minerals?
Over the past year, rising geopolitical trade tensions have thrust critical minerals and rare-earth elements into the spotlight. These minerals power advanced technologies like electric vehicles
2 Fintech Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2026 and Hold for 10 Years
The fintech market is on the rise. Due to various factors, including the growth of e-commerce, fintech is projected to expand rapidly during the next decade. Investors can cash in on this by buying
Is Walmart Stock Built to Withstand the Next Economic Downturn?
Economists aren't sure what will happen with the U.S. and global economies. Certain prognosticators see a weakening domestic labor market as an indicator that economic growth will slow, and forecast
Billionaire Bill Gates Has 30% of His Foundation's $36 Billion Portfolio Invested in This Warren Buffett Stock
What's the largest holding in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust's portfolio? Perhaps surprisingly, it isn't Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). To be sure, the Gates Foundation Trust owns a hefty
The First 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Projections Are in, and the News Isn't Great
By now, you may have received your 2026 Social Security benefit with the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) factored in -- or at least you know the amount that's coming soon. It's nice to have a
Best Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now: Realty Income vs. BP
Dividend yield alone doesn't tell you enough about a stock to make a final investment decision. That's highlighted by looking at BP (NYSE: BP) and its 5.6% yield and comparing it to Realty Income
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Apple vs. Amazon
When it comes to the most dominant businesses on the planet, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) gets a lot of praise. It's second to none in consumer hardware and software design, with products and services that
5 Tangible Risks That Can Upend Nvidia's Parabolic Climb in 2026
No trend has been hotter over the last three years than the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Empowering software and systems with the tools to make split-second decisions without human
This Beaten-Down Stock Just Posted Record Revenue. Is It Finally Time to Buy?
Is Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) finally turning things around? After terrible performances during the past five years -- when the business lost more than 90% of its market value -- the company has


