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IWM vs. QQQ: How Small-Cap Diversification Compares to Large-Cap Growth for InvestorsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/6a5872d8-cc25-46f8-b436-bf3db1953908.png
IWM vs. QQQ: How Small-Cap Diversification Compares to Large-Cap Growth for Investors

The Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT:IWM) both track major U.S. equity indexes. However, while QQQ is concentrated in large-cap technology and

How High Can Disney's Streaming Profit Go?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
How High Can Disney's Streaming Profit Go?

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) can be considered a late entrant to the streaming trend. Its flagship Disney+ platform wasn't launched until November 2019, more than a decade after Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX)

I Own Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta. Here's What I'm Doing With All 3 Right Now.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
I Own Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta. Here's What I'm Doing With All 3 Right Now.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a tsunami propelling many tech stocks skyward in recent years, including Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), and, of course, Nvidia

Why the SaaS Sell-Off Is Creating Generational Buying OpportunitiesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/32e7a10f-efd0-424a-861f-2f3e0bb7ce02.png
Why the SaaS Sell-Off Is Creating Generational Buying Opportunities

The sell-off in software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks could be creating a generational buying opportunity in the group. At least this is the view of Thoma Bravo, which is widely regarded as one of the

Worried Market Volatility Will Hurt Your Retirement Savings? Here's the 1 Important Thing to Know.
Worried Market Volatility Will Hurt Your Retirement Savings? Here's the 1 Important Thing to Know.

If you've been keeping tabs on the stock market lately, the numbers may be pretty discouraging. Even since the Iran conflict erupted, markets have been volatile. And if you were to check your IRA or

I'd Double My Position in These 3 Dividend Stocks Without Thinking TwicePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Bank, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/094456a7-d529-4ef2-b536-c031f2afd618.png
I'd Double My Position in These 3 Dividend Stocks Without Thinking Twice

I own lots of stocks, most of which pay dividends. I focus on dividends stocks because I like earning passive income. They've also historically delivered much higher returns compared to non-dividend

RingCentral's Chief Accounting Officer Sold Nearly 9,000 Company Shares. Should Investors Avoid the Stock?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  IT consulting firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-uhXP0RHYYxDepjmHeSp1K8bF.png?st=2023-05-07T15%3A26%3A44Z&se=2023-05-07T17%3A26%3A44Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-07T16%3A18%3A55Z&ske=2023-05-08T16%3A18%3A55Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=4pcJOd8aEI1799liUV13F4ElqO7e4RZy8sa1PEeeNZA%3D
RingCentral's Chief Accounting Officer Sold Nearly 9,000 Company Shares. Should Investors Avoid the Stock?

On March 10, 2026, RingCentral (NYSE:RNG) Chief Accounting Officer Tarun Arora disclosed the sale of 8,840 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction, as detailed in the SEC Form 4 filing.

Here's Exactly When to Expect Your April 2026 Social Security Benefit
Here's Exactly When to Expect Your April 2026 Social Security Benefit

We're just a few weeks away from another round of Social Security benefit payments. If you've been receiving checks for years, this process is probably familiar to you. But if you've signed up

Did Nvidia Make a $40 Billion Mistake in Fiscal 2026?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, neutral atmosphere, photo by Galina Stepanova: https://img.theapi.app/temp/0e838f13-fa33-4583-92e9-bf3375dacf70.png
Did Nvidia Make a $40 Billion Mistake in Fiscal 2026?

With a market capitalization around $4.1 trillion (as of March 27), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is by far the world's most valuable company. It's worth $420 billion more than Apple. That difference is

Micron Just Had Its Worst Week of 2026. Is Earnings Season the Turning Point?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/32e7a10f-efd0-424a-861f-2f3e0bb7ce02.png
Micron Just Had Its Worst Week of 2026. Is Earnings Season the Turning Point?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock just experienced one of the worst weeks of 2026, with shares falling around 19.5% in the past five trading days (as of March 26). The stock is now down over

What I'm Watching With Brookfield To See If They Beat The MarketPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Underwriting company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-N0Y6W7kvQQgUHnb7hSHO9TTV.png?st=2024-05-14T11%3A36%3A30Z&se=2024-05-14T13%3A36%3A30Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2024-05-13T19%3A10%3A46Z&ske=2024-05-14T19%3A10%3A46Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=1qvKLOloU0OWrpqzcuH7YcgBv7QI0hAOq2gAtJGiGqs%3D
What I'm Watching With Brookfield To See If They Beat The Market

Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN) has an over 125 year history of investing its own money and investing on behalf of others. While it may not be a business that many investors know about today, like

Choosing an ETF for Bond Exposure: VanEck's SMB vs. Vanguard's VCSH
Choosing an ETF for Bond Exposure: VanEck's SMB vs. Vanguard's VCSH

The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH) and VanEck Short Muni ETF (NYSEMKT:SMB) differ most in yield, portfolio focus, and fund size, with VCSH delivering higher income, and SMB

Is Peloton a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Is Peloton a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

It may seem hard to believe, but the COVID-19 pandemic was six years ago, and one of its biggest victims on Wall Street is yet to recover. Peloton Interactive's (NASDAQ: PTON) shares are still down

1 Stock That Benefits No Matter Which Way the Economy GoesPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/70b5df15-67cc-4a1b-af41-3596614daf77.png
1 Stock That Benefits No Matter Which Way the Economy Goes

There is a heightened level of economic uncertainty these days. It can stem from geopolitical conflict, inflationary concerns, and fears about artificial intelligence disruption. For investors, the

How Much Higher Can DigitalOcean Stock Go?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Semiconductor company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/92ce44e9-64c7-4458-9a95-b706ed510490.png
How Much Higher Can DigitalOcean Stock Go?

DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) provides a suite of affordable cloud computing services exclusively to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). That was already a lucrative business model, but the

Comparing Bond ETFs: Vanguard's VCSH vs. Schwab's SCHO
Comparing Bond ETFs: Vanguard's VCSH vs. Schwab's SCHO

The Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCSH) and Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHO) both offer extremely low costs, but VCSH is larger, has a higher yield, and takes on

Near a 15-Year Low, Is This 6.6%-Yielding Stock Too Cheap to Ignore or a Value Trap?
Near a 15-Year Low, Is This 6.6%-Yielding Stock Too Cheap to Ignore or a Value Trap?

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) hit a 52-week low on March 24 in lockstep with a broader stock market sell-off. But zoom out, and the pain extended far beyond the last 12 months, as General Mills is

3 Reasons Celsius Stock Can Bounce Back in AprilPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Laundry service, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/7d06f1e2-46d1-4cac-90e0-6cc2313e43fe.png
3 Reasons Celsius Stock Can Bounce Back in April

Like many stocks these days, Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) has gone worse than flat. Shares of the company gaining market share in the functional sparkling beverage market have fallen for six

Here's the Average Woman's Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 to 70
Here's the Average Woman's Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 to 70

The average Social Security retirement benefit as of February 2026 is $2,076 per month. That might not sound like very much, but it's actually more than what most women get from the program. The

History Says You'll Want to Buy 1 of These Top ETFs and Never Look Back
History Says You'll Want to Buy 1 of These Top ETFs and Never Look Back

Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research dug into the historical data on dividend stocks by their policy. They found that over the last 50 years, dividend growers and initiators in the S&P 500 have

Your Artificial Intelligence (AI) Portfolio Probably Looks Very Different Than It Did 6 Months Ago. Here's Why That's OK.Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Clinical research organization, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-d5U47McddROtnUwv1JIaZvc2.png?st=2023-05-04T16%3A11%3A57Z&se=2023-05-04T18%3A11%3A57Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-04T16%3A04%3A37Z&ske=2023-05-05T16%3A04%3A37Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=KvGLXJQj4L2uYw31IYBsPpHX4telRq/7natMW2uEF58%3D
Your Artificial Intelligence (AI) Portfolio Probably Looks Very Different Than It Did 6 Months Ago. Here's Why That's OK.

If you have had a heavy artificial intelligence (AI) position over the last year or two, it probably included many of the same names: Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Microsoft, a few hyperscalers

Is This the One ETF to Rule Them All?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Clinical research organization, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-d5U47McddROtnUwv1JIaZvc2.png?st=2023-05-04T16%3A11%3A57Z&se=2023-05-04T18%3A11%3A57Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-04T16%3A04%3A37Z&ske=2023-05-05T16%3A04%3A37Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=KvGLXJQj4L2uYw31IYBsPpHX4telRq/7natMW2uEF58%3D
Is This the One ETF to Rule Them All?

Exchange-traded funds are designed to be building blocks that are easy to put together. You can find stock-focused ETFs of all kinds, which you can mix and match to customize your own particular

Amazon's Zoox Is Building Momentum -- but Not a Business (Yet)
Amazon's Zoox Is Building Momentum -- but Not a Business (Yet)

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) autonomous vehicle company, Zoox, recently announced a major expansion, with plans to launch its robotaxi service in Austin and Miami later this year. The company is also

Is It Too Late to Buy Walmart?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Specialty food store, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/7a8f69d5-c26e-46d9-b403-d3e5e9562eca.png
Is It Too Late to Buy Walmart?

You probably associate the name Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) with a good bargain. That's because this retailer focuses on offering shoppers the lowest prices possible on everything in its stores -- from

How to Earn $500 a Month From Realty Income (O) Stock
How to Earn $500 a Month From Realty Income (O) Stock

If you're looking for regular income, it's hard to beat dividend-paying stocks. A particularly attractive one is Realty Income (NYSE: O). It's a real estate investment trust (REIT) -- a company that