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By their nature, clinical-stage biotech companies can be volatile investments. Even by that standard, MindMed (NASDAQ: MNMD) is quite a risky play; after all, a key element of its business strategy

SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) went public through a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, in early 2021 by combining with a blank-check company sponsored by Chamath Palihapitiya. Shares of the

When U.S. President Donald Trump announced a raft of tariffs back in April, he referred to it as "Liberation Day" for the country. What it ended up being was a blow for many stocks, reminiscent of

When someone wants to take out a loan, open a credit card, or apply for a mortgage, lenders will look at that person's credit score. It's been a lucrative business model for decades for Fair Isaac

Building a skyscraper starts with a blueprint that looks bold on paper, but it takes more than an architect's sketches for the plan to become a reality. The same applies to the ever-popular dream of

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has soared by 1,100% since the beginning of 2023, which is when the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution really started to gather momentum. It's now the largest

The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate (overnight interest rate) three times between September and December last year, reversing some of its aggressive hikes from 2022 and 2023. The

When dark clouds appear on the horizon, it's wise to grab an umbrella, even if the sun is still shining overhead. You'll want to be prepared in case a heavy rain is on the way. I think this is a

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) and its chief executive officer, legendary investor Warren Buffett, continued to shun stocks in Q2. Buffett has long been considered one of the world's

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) just keeps steaming along. The company had another great earnings report for the third quarter, sending the stock higher again. The year's best-performing stock

The vast majority of seniors are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. In a survey conducted by the advocacy group The Senior Citizens League last year, over two-thirds

Dividend growth stocks can be great long-term investments to put into any portfolio. If a company grows its dividend on a regular basis, that can help ensure that inflation doesn't diminish the

Data streaming powers a growing number of our digital experiences every day. Retailers use it to provide us with live inventory information on their websites so we know whether a product is in stock

Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL), a leading North American silver and gold producer, released its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 on August 6, 2025. The company reported record revenue of

A stock must increase 900% to generate a 10x return. Only 23 companies in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) accomplished that during the last decade. But Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) more than

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The fund is run by BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world. Bitcoin

Compared to other asset classes, such as bonds, commodities, and real estate, the stock market has been the top wealth creator over the past century. But over the trailing decade, nothing has come

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) just reported financial results for the three-month period that ended June 30 (second-quarter 2025). Judging by the fact that the share price was down nearly 10% (as of Aug. 4)

It's pretty common for people to retire and start collecting Social Security. There are many older Americans today who get the majority of their retirement income from those monthly benefits.

For some investors, earnings season is the pinnacle of each quarter. This six-week period, where many of Wall Street's most influential businesses lift the hood on their operating results, provides

Intrepid Potash (NYSE:IPI), the nation’s only U.S.-based producer of muriate of potash fertilizer, published its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 6, 2025. The company reported GAAP

Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR), a global oil and gas producer known for its diversified onshore and offshore operations, reported Q2 2025 earnings on August 6, 2025. The most notable news was mixed results