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By the end of this year, the gaming industry as a whole is expected to generate around $385 billion in revenue, which is larger than both the filmed entertainment and recorded music industries

Recent major developments have changed the conversation and the direction surrounding Wall Street and tech stocks. First, the generative chatbot ChatGPT stunned the tech world. Many companies, like

A messy spinoff helped push down the value of automotive supplier BorgWarner's (NYSE: BWA) stock over the past few trading days. This was compounded by an analyst price target cut. According to data

Saudi Arabia isn't messing around. The major oil-producing country recently revealed that it would extend its current 1 million barrel per day (BPD) production cut for another month, pushing it out

The S&P 500 index has had a fabulous run in 2023. After falling 19.4% in 2022, the index is now up by nearly 15% in the first half of 2023. The index has also gained more 20% from its recent low in

As you scan the investment landscape, it's hard to find truly exceptional businesses. I'm talking about those that have wide economic moats, long track records of financial success, and sizable

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) shares have skyrocketed 380% since July 2018, absolutely crushing the 78% gain (with dividends reinvested) of the S&P 500. Even tech giant Apple, which is up 311%

Is this going to be the year you clock out of work for the last time and start living your life entirely on your own terms? Congratulations!

Before you completely stop earning an income, however

Investors are beginning to believe in Wayfair (NYSE: W) again. Shares of the home furnishings retailer have handily beaten the market so far in 2023, nearly doubling through the first half of the

When investors think of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), several opportunities immediately spring to mind.

The company is best known for its gaming acumen, having pioneered the high-end graphics processing

Medical device companies don't have the flash that biotech stocks or other healthcare stocks do. Their profit margins are often tight, and they can appear boring to the average investor.

Beneath

Americans believe they need to save $1.3 million for retirement, according to a recent study by Northwestern Mutual. In most cases, people are well short of that goal and it may simply not be

The S&P 500 is roughly 21% above (as of July 5) its recent low reached in October 2022. And consequently, many investors are excited and calling it a new bull market, particularly after a terrible

The Canadian cannabis market is in big trouble. Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) was once seen as the industry leader, and now it's in what appears to be an endless spiral downward. Tilray Brands 

Biotech giant Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) has been an outstanding performer over the past year. And although its stock is still up by 20% in the trailing-12-month period, the company's shares recently

Take the squabbling between siblings you've had to endure and referee as a parent. Now multiply it times age and money. That might give you some idea of the need to make your final wishes clear when

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has lagged the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite so far this year -- which is normal behavior when the market is red-hot.

Instead of buying a Dow index fund, a far

Stock splits were all the rage on Wall Street last summer, with companies like Alphabet, Amazon, and even Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) participating in the frenzy. Although stock splits might not

While the market may not be delivering investors the same newsworthy returns that it was a few years ago, companies with staying power that revolve around a disruptive business model are continuing

Investors have much different expectations around Starbucks' (NASDAQ: SBUX) and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) earnings prospects at the moment. McDonald's stock is near all-time highs following an

It's hard to believe that we've reached the midpoint of 2023. But alas, here we are, and that means it's time for an essential financial checkup.

As a busy mom, carving out time for one may be

Integrated energy giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is in a tough industry. Not only are its competitors fierce, but its top line is reliant on highly volatile energy prices.

And yet, Exxon has managed

It's not unreasonable to argue that no matter what is happening in financial markets, there will always be intelligent investments available. After all, there are thousands of publicly traded