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Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Palantir vs. BigBear.ai
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Palantir vs. BigBear.ai

Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) and BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) are both enterprise AI software companies which crunch massive amounts of data for large organizations. Palantir, which went public via a direct

This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1984, and Here's What It Is Now
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1984, and Here's What It Is Now

You may already know that this year's average monthly Social Security payment stands at a respectable $1,976. But that wasn't always the case. This number is regularly adjusted to account for

Will President Trump's Tariffs Cause the S&P 500 to Plunge? Here's What 1 Top Wall Street Analyst Thinks.
Will President Trump's Tariffs Cause the S&P 500 to Plunge? Here's What 1 Top Wall Street Analyst Thinks.

During Donald Trump's first four years as president, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) soared 67%. Over the next four years with Joe Biden in the White House, the vaunted index jumped 56%. So far in

3 Magnificent Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now
3 Magnificent Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

In a sense, every investor is a growth investor. Even those who are primarily seeking income enjoy when the stocks they buy increase in value. But which stocks are likely to deliver growth over the

Could Buying XRP (Ripple) Today Set You Up for Life?
Could Buying XRP (Ripple) Today Set You Up for Life?

The decisions you made 10 or 20 years ago made a difference in where you are today. More importantly, your decisions now will impact where you are 10 or 20 years in the future. One of the most

Yeti's Hidden Strengths: A Closer Look
Yeti's Hidden Strengths: A Closer Look

Yeti (NYSE: YETI) has established itself as a premium brand in the outdoor recreation and lifestyle products industry. Let's take a closer look at how this cooler and drinkware maker stacks up

Why This High-Yield Dividend Stock Should Be Your First Choice for a Sustainable Income Stream
Why This High-Yield Dividend Stock Should Be Your First Choice for a Sustainable Income Stream

Hundreds of companies pay dividends. Many offer dividend yields well above average (the S&P 500's dividend yield is around 1.2%). That can make it difficult for income-seeking investors to choose

Cathie Wood Just Bought These 3 Magnificent Stocks. Should You?
Cathie Wood Just Bought These 3 Magnificent Stocks. Should You?

Cathie Wood has developed a reputation for investing in up-and-coming tech disruptors, and she's been ahead of the curve with some of her finds. Her company, Ark Invest, markets exchange-traded

1 Magnificent Dividend Stock Down 15% to Buy and Hold Forever
1 Magnificent Dividend Stock Down 15% to Buy and Hold Forever

There's a bit of a stigma surrounding manufactured home communities. Many people wouldn't consider living in one because they view them as less desirable than renting an apartment or single-family

Is Nvidia Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
Is Nvidia Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

With shares up less than 3% year to date as of the time of this writing, Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) rocket ship rally has ended. And there are many reasons why investors are becoming more cautious

How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) If You Have $750,000 in Your Retirement Account?
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) If You Have $750,000 in Your Retirement Account?

One of the biggest appeals of accounts like 401(k)s and traditional IRAs is the up-front tax break, with the chance to lower your taxable income.

Unfortunately, this doesn't exempt you from taxes

Is Merck Stock a Buy?
Is Merck Stock a Buy?

It's been a rough start to 2025 for Merck (NYSE: MRK) shareholders following a less-than-stellar fourth-quarter earnings report. Even as the pharmaceutical giant exceeded Wall Street estimates with

Could Buying Roku Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Could Buying Roku Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) recently reported financial results for the three-month period that ended Dec. 31, 2024. Revenue increased 22% year over year to $1.2 billion. The business posted a net loss per

The Surprising Social Security Change You May Have Missed in 2025
The Surprising Social Security Change You May Have Missed in 2025

People who collect Social Security, or who are gearing up to retire, tend to pay attention to one key aspect of the program -- cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs. Those tend to be all over the

Stock-Split Watch: Is Intuitive Surgical Next?
Stock-Split Watch: Is Intuitive Surgical Next?

Investors are always on the lookout for the next stock split -- for a couple of reasons. These operations that increase the number of shares and reduce the per-share price accordingly often make it

Arista Network Shares Slump Despite Upbeat Outlook Fueled by AI. Should Investors Buy the Stock on the Dip?
Arista Network Shares Slump Despite Upbeat Outlook Fueled by AI. Should Investors Buy the Stock on the Dip?

Shares of Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) slipped despite the cloud computer networking switch maker reporting solid fourth quarter results and increasing its full-year 2025 guidance. The stock is now

Better AI Stock in 2025: Alibaba or Baidu?
Better AI Stock in 2025: Alibaba or Baidu?

Once a neglected group, Chinese tech companies have recently captured the attention of investors thanks to a series of positive developments, such as the huge government stimulus and the rise of

1 Unstoppable Growth Stock That Turned $10,000 Into $6.9 Million: Here's This Dominant Company's Key Competitive Advantage
1 Unstoppable Growth Stock That Turned $10,000 Into $6.9 Million: Here's This Dominant Company's Key Competitive Advantage

Businesses and management teams that not only can accurately predict a new paradigm shift but also can successfully monetize a particular trend can become lucrative category creators. The result for

Is Nvidia a Bargain Buy Before Feb. 26? The Evidence Is Piling Up and Here's What It Shows.
Is Nvidia a Bargain Buy Before Feb. 26? The Evidence Is Piling Up and Here's What It Shows.

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the best-performing stocks on the planet in recent years. In fact, over the past two years, it's soared more than 800%. There's a clear reason for this. The

Want a Monster Dividend? These Stocks Yield Up to 13.7%.
Want a Monster Dividend? These Stocks Yield Up to 13.7%.

Most dividend stocks pay a pittance these days. The S&P 500's dividend yield is around 1.2%, near its lowest level in over two decades.

However, income-seeking investors have higher-yielding

Is the Stock Market on a Collision Course With History? More Than a Century of Data Tells the Tale.
Is the Stock Market on a Collision Course With History? More Than a Century of Data Tells the Tale.

For more than two years, optimists have been running the show on Wall Street. Since 2022 came to a close, the mature-stock-powered Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500

Is It Time to Avoid McDonald's Stock?
Is It Time to Avoid McDonald's Stock?

The McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) story is the American dream. The company has grown into an absolute juggernaut of capitalism, and is the largest restaurant chain in the world. That said, it's been a bit

3 Magnificent Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Above 5% to Buy Now and Hold at Least a Decade
3 Magnificent Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Above 5% to Buy Now and Hold at Least a Decade

There are many ways to make money on Wall Street, but some methods are a lot more reliable than others. Whether you're looking for a way to raise the stream of passive income your portfolio produces

Why Did Block Stock Plummet on Friday? Buy the Dip or Avoid?
Why Did Block Stock Plummet on Friday? Buy the Dip or Avoid?

In this video, I will go over Block's (NYSE: XYZ) fourth-quarter earnings report and explain why the stock crashed on Friday. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the

Roku Shares Rocket Higher on Ad Revenue Strength. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?
Roku Shares Rocket Higher on Ad Revenue Strength. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?

After peaking in 2021 when its shares traded above $470, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has struggled the past few years, as streaming platform customers turned their focus more toward profitability and away