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Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are two of the most profitable companies worldwide.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 2, 2025. The video was published on April 4, 2025.

Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) believes it is perfectly positioned to help power the development of artificial intelligence (AI). With a $2.5 billion backlog of fuel cells to deliver, the benefit is

Several analysts and economists have sharply increased their odds for a U.S. recession in the wake of President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs announced on April 2. Just to name a couple, HSBC

Growth stocks can offer investors an exciting ride, but that ride can be wild (and scary) at times. Younger, faster-growing companies tend to produce higher investment returns but are often riskier

First things first: The stock market is not in a bear market -- at least not the entire stock market. To officially be in bear market territory, stocks would need to be at least 20% below their

Social Security provides crucial financial support for elderly Americans. However, it's really important that you don't overestimate what these benefits will do for you in your retirement.

Many oil and gas industry executives enthusiastically supported President Donald Trump's bid for a second term as U.S. president. The first Trump administration was distinctly pro-energy. It wasn't

The S&P 500 has declined about 6.7% since the beginning of the year (as of this writing) as fears of higher tariffs, stubborn inflation, and fewer interest rate cuts drove away the bulls. In this

Investing is a slow grind that pays off massively over time but takes consistency and patience. Individual investors should always strive to put new funds to work, even if it's $100, $500, or $1,000

If you are reading this article and looking to invest just $100, then I'm going to guess you are a relatively new investor and/or someone looking to invest a little money in a long-term position in

The beverage industry offers investors plenty of options to quench their thirst for portfolio profits. Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) commands a dominant position in the U.S. beer market, while

In turbulent times like these, it's always interesting to see what some of today's top investors are doing with their portfolios.

One of the best investors of the past 30 years has been David Tepper

Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC)(NYSE: BIP) and its institutional partners have struck a $9 billion deal to acquire Colonial Enterprises. That company owns the Colonial Pipeline, one of the

When most investors think of a market index, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) probably comes to mind. That makes sense since it is the go-to measure of broad stock performance. But there are other

The stock market has gotten off to a rough start this year, as Wall Street focuses on the possibility of a recession. One way to weather market volatility is to focus on quality dividend stocks, and

Do you experience FOMO, or the fear of missing out? I do, and I'm betting you do, too. It's a risky motivator that can have you doing things you wouldn't normally consider doing, and Wall Street is

Stocks sank in the first several weeks of the year, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posting their worst quarters since 2022. But prior to that moment, these indexes delivered two straight years of

UPS (NYSE: UPS) will release its first-quarter earnings report on April 26, and it looks like there's more potential for negative news than positive news. That said, there's still a case for buying

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is down 14.1% from its 52-week high, putting it in correction territory.

In just the last month, the index has tumbled 6.6%, but coffee giant Starbucks

2025 has been a challenging year for investors so far. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have declined 3.5% and 8.7%, respectively, as of this writing as

What a difference a year makes! Stocks were riding high in 2024 on artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm and a strong U.S. economy. Then, the markets got a boost after the election, as many

For most Americans, Social Security is more than just a check that'll show up in their mailbox or be deposited in their bank account once they retire. It represents a financial foundation that keeps

In the past five years, the S&P 500 index has generated a total return of 130%. Investors who put money behind the widely followed benchmark would've more than doubled their money. That's a great

The idea of an import tax started weighing on investor sentiment in March, when President Trump laid out his initial plan to target Canada, Mexico, and China. Stocks tumbled, with the S&P 500

There's never a bad time to buy a good stock. But there are certainly better times than others. Stepping into a new name after a pullback ultimately raises your potential gain.

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