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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) operates in an industry that's very exposed to a potential economic downturn.

As if to hammer home that point, in April while announcing its quarterly results the

Finding money to invest in the stock market can be challenging, especially amid inflation and tariffs. But if you can find $50 to put away into the stock market every week, you might be able to

The S&P 500 has bounced back somewhat after sinking nearly 19% below its previous high following President Trump's "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs announcement in April. However, the major index

Two main themes have dominated the stock market so far in 2025: uncertainty and volatility. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) sank into correction territory a few weeks ago and came precariously close

Investors seeking passive income have plenty of alternatives. One of the best strategies is buying stocks that offer attractive dividends. Chevron (NYSE: CVX) stands out as a great example. If you

The 6.8% dividend yield of UPS (NYSE: UPS) stock and the 9.1% dividend yield of Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) stock are obviously attractive for passive income-seeking investors. However, there's no such

The technology sector has produced some of the most rewarding growth stocks over the past four decades, and artificial intelligence (AI) promises to breed more wealth-building opportunities for

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) stock has returned 19% year to date, easily outperforming the 3% decline in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). That large discrepancy underscores the idea

Something completely unexpected happened with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in April. After falling precipitously in February and March, the cryptocurrency suddenly began surging and is now up 15% over the

For much of the last two-and-a-half years, the bulls have been in firm control on Wall Street. While a confluence of factors is responsible for lifting all three of Wall Street's major stock indexes

Once you turn 62, you have the option to claim Social Security. There can be benefits to waiting -- namely, locking in larger monthly payments. But if you're turning 62 this year or are older, it

It's been one heck of a ride for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. Since taking the reins 60 years ago, he's overseen a nearly 20% annualized return in his company's

President Trump has frequently promised not to cut Social Security benefits. "I'm not going to touch Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid," he told Fox News earlier this year. President Trump has

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has crushed the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the last 60 years thanks in part to savvy investment decisions about long-held stocks like American

Applying for Social Security isn't just an exciting milestone; it's an important strategic decision that will determine how much money you get from the program. You want everything to go smoothly so

During his final days in office, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which increased the federal retirement benefits of 3.2 million U.S. seniors. If you're among them

The launch of ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022 represented one of the leading catalysts that sparked the revolution around artificial intelligence (AI). Since that date, shares of semiconductor stock Nvidia

President Donald Trump promised to shake things up once he took office, and boy, did he. Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on goods from most countries in an attempt to transform decades of

Investors rushed to get in on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks over the past two years as it became clear that AI might be the next big thing. The idea was that this newish technology could join

There aren't a lot of can't-miss investing opportunities out there. However, Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) certainly seems to be one of them. The leading global renewable energy

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) reported excellent first-quarter 2025 earnings. It also raised its dividend by 5%, marking the first raise since Alphabet initiated its dividend last year.

Beverage giants Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) have a lot in common. Some investors might consider them interchangeable investments, but they aren't.

Right now, one is far more

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) stock is up 20% to start 2025. The sleepy discount retailer has missed most of the market volatility at the start of 2025 and may actually benefit from more restrictions on