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Could This Under-the-Radar Business Take Alphabet's Stock to the Next Level?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) is best known as the parent company of massive search platform Google. The Google search business has a dominant share of its market, and there's also the
The Top Stocks to Buy With $700 Right Now
Owning stocks is fun again! After 2022, some people might have questioned whether the stock market was a good way to grow wealth -- or shrink it.
However, enthusiasm has returned with the S&P 500, N
Here's Exactly How to Optimize for the $4,555 Social Security Monthly Max
The maximum possible Social Security benefit in 2023 is $4,555 per month, or $54,660 per year. That's a pretty high amount of inflation-protected retirement income. However, to get this much from
5 Best Stocks to Buy Now for Long-Term Investors
Today, I share my five best stocks to buy now for long-term investors. The video below provides a blend of stocks, including growth stocks, dividend stocks, and a speculative stock from the space
Is Now the Time to Invest in the S&P 500? Here's What History Says.
This year has been promising so far for investors, with stock prices finally starting to look up. After falling nearly 20% throughout 2022, the S&P 500 is currently up by more than 7% in 2023.
While
3 Clean Energy Dividend Stocks That Are Passive Income Powerhouses
With many oil and gas stocks hitting all-time highs off of record profits, it's been easy to turn a blind eye to the multi-decade growth potential of renewable energy. And while there are many ways
3 Explosive Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now
Well-chosen growth stocks could help you earn a fortune in the stock market. The challenge, of course, is being able to identify the businesses that are best positioned to profit from powerful
Amazon CEO Predicts More Growing Pains for His Company This Year
In some ways, Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock looks like a no-brainer buy at the current price.
Shares of the tech giant are still down 46% from their peak in 2023, and Amazon retains the same
Is Palantir Stock a Buy Now?
High-growth tech companies are typically unprofitable, because they are trying to capture as much market share as possible. Therefore, a crucial part of investing in these companies is understanding
Why Is The Trade Desk Stock Soaring?
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) reported earnings that pleasantly surprised investors. The company is growing its revenue ahead of industry levels, suggesting it is gaining market share briskly. This
Chances of a New Bull Market Fading? 2 Great Stocks to Buy Anyway
Only a few days ago, it looks like the beginning of a new bull market was on the way. The S&P 500 needed to climb only another 3% or so for the bulls to once again be in control. The situation looks
Why Devon Energy Plunged This Week
Shares of U.S. shale driller Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) fell hard this week, down 12.3% through Thursday trading, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The oil-and-gas fracker
3 New Stocks Added to Warren Buffett's Secret Portfolio: Here's the Best of the Bunch
Warren Buffett owns more new stocks than you might think. Sure, he didn't initiate any new positions for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) in the fourth quarter of 2022. The only buying
Near a 10-Year Low, Could This High-Yield Dividend Stock Turn Around?
Regulated electric utilities tend to be safe, predictable companies that produce stable returns, which support growing dividends. But Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) has been far from a reliable stock.
Is This the Biggest Risk to Live Oak Bancshares?
When thinking about investing in the financial sector, it's easy to only consider the big banks that often get the headlines. However, limiting investment choices to these large-cap institutions
Fastly Stock: Bear vs. Bull
Fastly (NYSE: FSLY) posted its fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 15. The content delivery network (CDN) provider's revenue rose 22% year over year to $119.3 million and beat analysts'
Disney's Dividend Is Coming Back. Should You Buy Now?
After suspending its dividend at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) management recently said it thinks it'll be ready to start returning cash to shareholders again in the
Is Emerson Electric Stock a Buy?
There's a lot to like about Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR). After all, it's pivoting toward the attractive markets of automation and industrial software, as its European peers Siemens and ABB are also
This Top Data Center Stock Is Booming In A New Era For AI
Data center engineering specialist Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) had an epic 2022. After early pandemic supply chain constraints that kept a lid on equipment it could ship to customers began to ease
$1,000 Invested in These 3 Stocks Could Make You a Fortune
With enough time on your side, even a small initial investment can grow into a fortune on the stock market. It isn't uncommon for a successful, growth stock to multiply its market capitalization
3 Exceptional Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now
What makes a good dividend stock? One important element is dividend growth.
A company that has lifted its payout year after year is one you may want to have in your portfolio. That's because it's
Where Will Roblox Stock Be in 1 Year?
Roblox's (NYSE: RBLX) stock price surged 26% on Feb. 15 after the gaming platform company posted its fourth-quarter report. Its quarterly revenue only rose 2% year over year to $579 million, but its
This Stock-Split Stock Is a Much Smarter Buy Than Tesla (and It's Not Amazon or Alphabet)
As much as investors might dislike stock market corrections, crashes, and bear markets, they're a normal part of the investing cycle. Last year, all three major U.S. stock indexes were, at one
Up 48% in 12 Months, Is ExxonMobil Stock Really a Buy?
Over the past year, ExxonMobil's (NYSE: XOM) stock has rocketed higher by 48%, outdistancing all of its closest peers and the broader market, with the S&P 500 index falling around 7% over that span
You Won't Believe How Much Healthcare Might End Up Costing You in Retirement
It's hardly a secret that healthcare can be a major expense for Americans in retirement. And unfortunately, many seniors enter retirement ill-prepared for the costs they're about to face.
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