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Investing in dividend stocks is a wise long-term investment strategy. According to data from Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research, the average dividend-paying stock has outperformed nonpayers by

For investors in the United States, it's pretty easy to get overexposed to domestic stocks. These are the brands that you're most used to and the companies that you see every day. It's easy to load

You want more time to spend with your loved ones and work on your hobbies, but you can't afford to quit your job. Waiting until 65 to retire doesn't appeal to you, so you dive headfirst into the

Technology companies must constantly evolve to stay relevant. And Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is no stranger to this phenomenon. Founded in 1993, the legendary chipmaker first made its name in video game

Quantum computing specialist Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) soared sky-high at the end of 2024, but gave back a lot of those gains in the first half of 2025. On June 25, the stock is trading 48%

There's no need to go on about the success that Berkshire Hathway has seen under the stewardship of Warren Buffett and his team. They have outperformed the market and made billions in the process. I

The stock market is trading at record highs once again, but not all stocks have participated in the big rally off the April lows, and those are the stocks I am constantly looking for. In a market

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) already dominates AI, but Wall Street might still be underestimating its software moat, data center growth, and edge AI ambitions, unless rising rivals or overvaluation spoil

Nike (NYSE: NKE) provided an update to investors in late June, indicating a recovery was forthcoming.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 25, 2025. The video was published on June

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are knocking on the door of all-time highs, whereas the other four "Magnificent Seven" stocks -- Amazon, Alphabet

The first half of the year is in the books, and as we look toward the remainder of 2025, there are some intriguing setups for some stocks. In today's video, I am going to discuss seven stocks I

Technology companies seem to get all the attention these days. But it's best not to forget well-known businesses in other industries that are also important to the economy. Detroit automaker Ford

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG), also commonly referred to simply by its ticker symbol, VIG, is an index fund that holds a portfolio of more than 330 dividend-paying stocks

The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x Shares (NYSEMKT: FAS) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a leveraged fund that aims to triple the daily performance of the S&P Financial Select Sector index. That

If you're bullish on small-cap stocks, it might seem like a good idea to buy shares of a leveraged ETF like the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares ETF (NYSEMKT: TNA) in order to magnify your

Warehouse retailer Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) may sell goods at affordable prices, but the stock is pretty expensive. Costco investors have pocketed a total return of 2,320% over the last 15

There's a strong case that healthcare is the most important sector in the stock market. These companies deliver innovative therapies and medical technologies that are often life-saving.

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Bill Ackman is a billionaire investor and serves as CEO to the hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management. Throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, Pershing Square's primary

There's no shortage of great companies to invest in, but narrowing down your decision to just a couple of top stocks can be difficult. Volatility in the market earlier this year has left some

The stock market is nearing all-time highs again, with the S&P 500 index just barely below where it traded earlier this year and its average price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) soaring back close to 30

ProShares Ultra QQQ (NYSEMKT: QLD) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the Nasdaq-100 index. But unlike other Nasdaq-100 ETFs, which directly track the index, Ultra QQQ aims to double the

The financial services industry is massive, accounting for a significant portion of GDP. What's more, it's perhaps the oldest industry. The movement of money between savers and borrowers, as well as

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is a massive financial institution with more assets than any other U.S. bank and an $804 billion market cap. To be perfectly clear, it is a remarkable business with

I am receiving several questions from investors inquiring about this growth stock following its significant price decline.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 25, 2025. The video

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