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Investment platform Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock has exploded over the past year, up nearly 370%. It's enjoying strong growth as well as investor confidence in its innovative investing

A high dividend yield can be a warning sign that the payout isn't safe. However, despite its 6% yield, Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) dividend remains very secure. The company's recent quarterly numbers show

Stock splits don't do anything to change the fundamentals of a stock, but investors still like them nonetheless.

Some believe they make the stock cheaper, which is not really true. Though stock

To say that Warren Buffett has made a name for himself in the investing world would be a huge understatement. Buffett, who's 94 years old and plans to retire at the end of the year, has turned

For several decades, the banking industry was largely comprised of brick-and-mortar financial institutions that take care of your financial needs -- from lending to financial planning, savings

Once again, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is easily outpacing the S&P 500 this year. As of mid-2025, the stock has more than doubled, making it the best-performing stock in the index. Even

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) have garnered considerable attention over the past year due to their solid clinical progress. However, these drugmakers have also lagged

Traditional bank stocks are often considered slow-growth investments that are held for income and stability instead of big long-term gains. Therefore, investors looking for a bit more growth in the

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has an attractively high 7.4% dividend yield. For reference, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is yielding just 1.3% and the average real estate investment

For an upstart company like Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) there's no shortage of hurdles that it must overcome. From ensuring that its capital needs are met to forging strategic relationships with

Quantum computing could be the next great secular trend for the tech sector. Unlike traditional binary computers, which store zeros and ones separately in bits, quantum computers can store them

On the surface, ASML Holding's (NASDAQ: ASML) competitive advantages are clear. It's the world's only maker of extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines, which companies like Taiwan

The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (NASDAQ: VYMI) is trading for an all-time high as of this writing and has already gained 18% in 2025. In general, international stocks are having

The average price target among Wall Street analysts for Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock is $14.72 per share. That suggests around 16% in additional upside potential over the next 12 months.

With the stock market being notorious for its volatility and uncertainty, it's nice to have a reliable income stream you can count on. That's where dividends come into the picture. Dividends provide

The first half of 2025 is in the books -- and it was a roller coaster. Nevertheless, as of this writing, the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average are up 7%, 8%, and 5%,

Buying and holding a single stock is a terrible investment strategy. Don't do it. However, it's a worthwhile mental exercise to understand what you value in a company and what risks exist for other

A stock market that keeps reaching all-time highs hardly seems like anything for investors to complain about. But if you're trying to build a growing stream of passive income, extended bull markets

Artificial intelligence (AI) investing is still a dominant theme in the market. A substantial amount of money is being invested in building out AI production capabilities, and a select group of

The artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity could help many investors meet or exceed their retirement goals. AI is impacting every industry as it promises to speed up innovation and labor

As someone who writes about personal finance day in, day out, I'm well aware of the importance of saving and investing for retirement. I know that retiring on Social Security alone is not a good

While the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race is ongoing, the quantum computing arms race is heating up. Several companies are vying for supremacy in this field, but not every company is a great

Citigroup (NYSE: C) is an industry-leading bank in the U.S. that easily stands toe to toe with other industry giants, like Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). But that isn't enough of a reason to buy

I'll always preach the importance of being proactive. It could mean eating healthy and working out to avoid health problems down the road, staying current with car maintenance to avoid getting stuck

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is a powerhouse name in the stock market, with soaring revenues, a key role in both e-commerce and cloud computing, and a market capitalization of more than $2.3 trillion.

But