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The artificial intelligence boom is only getting bigger, with just a handful of big tech companies on track to spend over $300 billion on AI infrastructure this year alone. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)

Surprises tend to be less welcome the older you get. That's because they're often (although not always) of the negative variety.

Will retirees be in store for surprises related to Social Security in

Although you may not exactly understand what Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) does, you probably know the company's name, given its involvement in the coronavirus pandemic. The messenger RNA technology, or

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is not the stock that gets the big headlines when people talk about artificial intelligence (AI). It doesn't design the chips that are powering the AI

One way to earn strong returns over the long run is to invest in stocks that are leaders or pioneers (or both) in industries experiencing significant growth due to technological progress or other

Uber Technologies' (NYSE: UBER) stock rallied nearly 30% over the past 12 months as the S&P 500 advanced less than 20%. The ride-hailing leader outperformed the market as it gained more customers

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) is planning on becoming two businesses, which is a somewhat shocking end to what has been an interesting saga. At least one prominent investor isn't pleased with this

Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have declined 4% this year, making it the second-worst performing member of the "Magnificent Seven." Only Tesla has declined more sharply. But Apple recently caught a

In the late 2010s, it felt like a daily occurrence that new cryptocurrencies were arriving onto the scene. From meme tokens to stablecoins, the variety of newly launched cryptos holding their

The spending on artificial intelligence (AI) software and tools has been picking up momentum at a solid pace of late, and that's not surprising as this technology is expected to deliver terrific

All investors want to find businesses early on that eventually become extremely valuable in the future.

A lot of attention goes to companies that have exceeded a $1 trillion valuation, due to how

Investing in the stock market doesn't always mean finding single stocks to put money in. While identifying winning companies can be financially rewarding, investors can do just fine by buying

Investing in the retail sector can prove challenging, particularly during uncertain times. Consumers and retailers face various economic challenges, including an uncertain tariff policy.

However

It took some time, but private companies are now swarming to go public after several initial public offerings (IPOs) saw their stocks melt up due to huge investor demand. Now, others are ready to

Warren Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965 and promptly turned the "doomed" textile mill into a holding company focused on insurance. That decision created a steady stream of

For most retirees, Social Security is more than a monthly deposit into their bank account. It represents a financial foundation that many would struggle to make do without.

In 2023, Social Security

In the years leading up to retirement, one of the most important financial exercises you can run through is creating a budget for your senior years. That way, you can see whether you're on track to

The future for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) just got a lot less murky thanks to the United States court system. In the monopoly case against Google Search, a judge ruled last year that the business was

Nearly three years into the AI boom, there's no question who the big winner has been.

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has grabbed much of the spoils from the new technology as the chipmaker has seen its

Investors can find success in the stock market by sticking with companies that consistently report strong growth in revenues. This is a simple strategy that, when applied across a diversified

For more than a century, the stock market has been a stomping ground for wealth creation. Though other asset classes have generated positive nominal returns, stocks have delivered the highest

Fair Isaac (NYSE: FICO) the companymay not be a household name, but nearly everyone knows its core product: The FICO score. From credit scores to fraud detection, the company has developed one of

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Social Security benefits are a lifeline for millions of older adults, and a new study shows that the majority of Americans can't get by without them.

According to a 2025 report from the Nationwide

Charlie Wheelan has spent his career making complex ideas understandable and accessible. He's the faculty director for the Center for Business, Government & Society at the Tuck School of Business at