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This Popular Growth Stock Just Hit a Wall. What Comes Next?
The recent decline in Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock may leave investors scratching their heads. Its advancements in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market have stoked optimism
1 Reason Buying Micron Stock Now Could Pay Off
Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) have rocketed 247% over the last 12 months (as of Jan. 12). Given the quick rise, the stock may appear expensive at these levels, especially when you factor
Is Lucid Stock a Millionaire Maker?
When Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) went public back in 2021, some investors eagerly jumped on board and quickly drove its share price higher. But the party didn't last long. Following years of losses
Apple's Services Business Was a Major Catalyst Last Year, and 2026 Will Likely Be Even Better
Services is no longer just a supporting character inside Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). It has become a substantial portion of revenue and represents an even bigger share of profits -- and it's helping the
Vanguard vs. SPDR: Which Mega-Cap ETF Is a Better Buy, MGK or DIA?
The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:MGK) and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:DIA) differ sharply in sector focus, yield, cost, and risk profile, making each more
3 Social Security Changes Affecting Workers in 2026
When you're in the thick of your career, it's easy to think that annual Social Security changes aren't relevant to you. You're not claiming checks, or at least you're not wholly dependent on them
Why Nvidia's New Rubin Chips Could Spell Big Gains For This Under-the-Radar AI Stock
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) made big news last week when it introduced its new line of Rubin chips at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The new Rubin platform is designed primarily to handle workloads
NuScale Power Is Down 64% From Its Peak. Here's Why It Could Fall Further in 2026.
Investors have piled into nuclear energy stocks, and for good reason. Over the past few years, countries worldwide have committed to tripling their nuclear energy capacity in the coming decades to
How to Decide Whether You Can Afford to Keep Your Home After Divorce
According to the Life Change Index Scale, a measure of the most stressful events in life, divorce falls below the death of a spouse and above a jail term and the death of a close family member. In
Why Alphabet Stock Jumped 65% in 2025
Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) soared last year as the company's AI investments paid off with the release of Gemini 3, and a favorable antitrust ruling that did not result in the
Why Red Cat Stock Popped Today -- Then Gave It Back
Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) stock jumped like a proverbial cat on a hot tin roof this morning, soaring more than 11% after preannouncing sales for its Q4 2025. That's the good news.
The bad
Schwab vs. iShares: Is SCHA or IJR the Better U.S. Small-Cap ETF?
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHA) charges a marginally lower expense ratio and offers broader diversification than iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:IJR), while IJR features a slightly
Prediction: This Stock Could Deliver Outsize Returns by 2027
Many investors search for growth stocks that can deliver outsize returns, hoping to set themselves up for retirement and/or create more financial flexibility. One way to find these types of stocks
This Top Gold Stock Could Keep Climbing in 2026
As economic uncertainty has grown, investors have increasingly turned to gold as an alternative to traditional investments in stocks, bonds, and other asset classes. Gold soared in 2025, and already
Prediction: After Underperforming the Nasdaq for 8 of the Last 10 Years, the Dow Will Beat the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) had a great year in 2025, with a total return of 14.9%. But it still fell short of the Nasdaq Composite's (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) 21.1% total return
Scared to Tap Your Retirement Savings? 3 Things to Do.
A lot of people don't manage to save much, or any, money ahead of retirement. People in that situation are commonly forced to reduce their spending significantly once they stop working.
But if
Motley Fool Survey Reveals Why AI Investors Aren't Worried About a Bubble. Here Are 2 AI Stocks to Buy in 2026.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a primary driver of stock market growth in recent years, and despite concerns about a bubble, investors remain optimistic about this emerging technology. Nine
Why Intel Stock Popped Today
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock jumped 6.1% through 11:05 a.m. ET Tuesday after KeyBanc analyst John Vinh upgraded Intel to "overweight" and assigned the semiconductor stock a $60 price target.
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Buy These 3 AI ETFs Now: They Could Be Worth $15 Million in 30 Years
There is no hotter segment of the market right now than artificial intelligence (AI). AI stocks have powered the market higher over the past few years, and the technology still looks like it is in
Wall Street Has a New Favorite Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock for 2026 -- With Nearly 100% of Analysts Covering It Rating It a Buy (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has transformed companies in just about every major sector of the economy. In the technology industry, no company has benefited more from the rise of AI
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
The Warren Buffett era is officially over at Berkshire Hathaway, after the venerated CEO stepped down at the end of 2025, capping a 60-year career in leading the Nebraska-based conglomerate.
Should You Invest $500 in Archer Aviation Right Now?
Like its next-gen electric aircraft, Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has had its ups and downs lately. The shares may be trading flat with where they were a year ago -- down a mere 1% over the past
MMHP Investment Advisors Opens $6 Million Position in Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO)
According to an SEC filing dated Jan. 9, 2026, Murphy, Middleton, Hinkle & Parker, Inc. (MMHP) established a new position in Invesco Water Resources ETF (NASDAQ:PHO), purchasing 9,484 shares. The
Why Advanced Micro Devices Stock Popped Today
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock jumped 5.7% through 10:10 a.m. ET Tuesday after KeyBanc analyst John Vinh upgraded AMD to "overweight" and assigned the semiconductor stock a $270 price
Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock Will Outperform Nvidia in 2026 (Hint: It's Not AMD)
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a generational growth wave for companies all across the technology arena. In particular, semiconductor stocks have been some of the greatest


