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Last week, news circulated that Sam Altman's OpenAI had assigned itself a valuation of $830 billion.

However, that nosebleed valuation was challenged by analysts who pointed to competition from

Growth stocks have helped lead the market higher for much of the past decade, and right now, there's no reason to think this trend won't continue. The market loves to reward the stocks of companies

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has been driving some of the biggest gains in the stock market in recent years. A report from JP Morgan Asset Management found that ever since ChatGPT launched

On November 14, Connecticut-based Discovery Capital Management disclosed a significant buy in Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:METC), increasing its stake by 4.18 million shares and seeing the overall

Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is a true innovator. The entire business model centers on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the lending process, with expanded access to credit for borrowers

Working while you are collecting Social Security benefits is a complicated prospect. In theory, the idea of these benefits is that you will collect them after you stop earning a paycheck. But some

This year proved volatile for the stock market. The S&P 500 index swooned in March and April but gained 17.9% through Dec. 24. Of course, no one knows what 2026 will bring, but there have been some

So you have some money, say $1,000, and you want to buy a stock. That's great, but what stock? Here are three options: from growth-oriented NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) to high-yield Enbridge (NYSE:

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link

When Nike (NYSE: NKE) went public on Dec. 2, 1980, the athletic footwear and sports apparel company was already white-hot. In 1972, its sales were less than $2 million, but over the next nine years

Few stocks have had as successful a 2025 as Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) has. It rose by around 65% for the year, and a performance like that likely won't be repeated in 2026. The question is, can we

More than half of all Americans plan to make a financial resolution this new year. According to the Motley Fool Money's Financial New Year's Resolution Report, the top goal is to pay off debt.

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Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has arguably been one of the more disruptive names in the stock market during the past several years. Robinhood's innovative platform, which lets investors buy and

Unitholders of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) couldn't be blamed for breathing a sigh of relief that 2025 has drawn to a close. The midstream energy leader's unit price has declined by a double-digit

In 1965, Warren Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), a small New England textile operation he later said was "on a death march." Buffett quickly pivoted to

In 2025, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) shares have added 145% and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shares have added 88%. But certain Wall Street analysts expect the stocks to fall sharply in 2026, as

Preparation is key in investing. The stock market doesn't rise in a straight line, but "buying the dip" during sell-offs is tricky if you don't already know where you want to put your money. That's

What a difference a year makes in the cryptocurrency arena. Whereas digital currencies left Wall Street's iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and growth-powered Nasdaq Composite

The most illustrious investing career of our lifetime is officially coming to a close. When the closing bell tolls on Wall Street later today, Dec. 31, 2025, it'll be the last time it does so with

It's natural to think of Social Security as a program that matters to retirees only. After all, they're the ones who get to collect benefits.

But you should be paying attention to Social Security

Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) has gone through its worst and best times in recent years. The world's biggest cruise operator saw revenue plunge during early pandemic days as it was forced to halt

According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated November 14, 2025, Needham Investment Management LLC increased its position in Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI)

The tranquil seas for Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) should continue in the new year. The cruise line operator's shares have gained more than 300% over the past five years as it continues to