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Warren Buffett has long touted the strengths of American companies. He's a firm believer in investing in the best the U.S. has to offer and holding on for the long term -- and this strategy has

Since its debut in 1957, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index has served as the gold standard for measuring investment performance. It's a collection of the largest publicly traded companies arranged

Looking past all the talk of on-again, off-again tariffs, it's easy to forget that we are perhaps in the midst of the biggest technological shift in our lifetimes, thanks to the potential of

A million dollars.

Seven figures.

It is a numerical goal that many investors have for their retirement accounts. While it may seem unreachable if you are beginning with small amounts of money, the

Institutional asset managers recently filed their latest Forms 13F, disclosures required by the SEC for anyone who owns at least $100 million in equity securities like stocks and index funds

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down 1% year to date, but that number doesn't tell the whole story. The index initially advanced 4% as investors anticipated deregulation and tax cuts under

Nothing has captivated the attention of investors more over the last two years than the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The potential for this game-changing technology to add $15.7 trillion to

Qualifying for Social Security generally requires you to work for a whole bunch of years and pay taxes on your income. And if you hold down a job most of your life and pay taxes accordingly, there's

Investors typically want to beat the market over the long run. Though it's not an easy task, it certainly is possible with the right companies. Let's consider two corporations that could help you do

SiriusXM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) has attracted some big backers over its history, including Liberty Media's John Malone and Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett.

In some ways, it's easy to see why

When economic uncertainty lingers, investors often seek out durable, high-quality businesses. One company that fits the bill is Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ: ODFL). Even better, the stock is

Realty Income (NYSE: O) has been a terrific investment over the decades. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has delivered a 13.6% compound annual total return since its public market listing in

In the span of just 52 weeks, Target (NYSE: TGT) has traded as low as $87.35 per share and as high as $167.40 per share. Unfortunately for investors, Target is hovering around the low end of that

The amount of data thrown investors' way can, at times, feel overwhelming. Between earnings season -- a six-week period each quarter where an overwhelming majority of the most-influential public

When thinking about quantum computing, names such as Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, or Amazon might come to mind. Each of these companies has developed custom chips and software focused on quantum

The $1 trillion club has invited quite a few new members through its doors since Apple first broke through its threshold in 2018. Ten companies traded on U.S. stock exchanges have qualified for

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) highlights the potential life-changing impacts of stock market investing. If you had invested $10,000 into the data analytics company three years ago, you would

Looking for a safe investment? It's often a good idea to start with companies that pay and raise dividends. These companies generally feature durable competitive advantages and the steady and

In 2023 and 2024, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) pretty much equaled a ticket to an investment win. Over that time period, shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant skyrocketed, gaining more than

Most investors are best served by owning high-quality "forever" stocks, even if these stocks are only apt to produce average returns.

Every now and then, though, there's good reason to take a shot

The past few years have been rough for Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) and its investors. The hospital-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) has battled tenant issues and higher interest

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