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Is Cisco Systems a Value Stock or a Value Trap?
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) is often considered a stable stock for conservative income investors. It's the world's largest networking company, its stock trades at just 13 times this year's adjusted
Should You Buy the 10 Dow Dividend Stocks That Just Made New All-Time Highs?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite year to date. But there are 10 dividend-paying Dow components that reached new all-time intraday and closing
This Technique for Boosting Social Security Benefits Got Less Powerful in 2024
Increasing your Social Security benefits can be a great financial move. These benefits are guaranteed to last for life, so you won't have to worry they'll run out before you die. Plus, they have
Ford Stock Can Double in the Next 5 Years, but Only If 1 Important Thing Happens
In the last five years, the S&P 500 has climbed 80% (as of Feb. 16), a figure that excludes dividends. That's a respectable gain that investors can be encouraged by -- but not all businesses have
QuidelOrtho Announces Changes in Executive Leadership
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) (the “Company” or “QuidelOrtho”) has made significant decisions aimed to enhance operational efficiency, drive revenue
PayPal's Investors Can't Turn a Blind Eye to This Startling Chart
PayPal's (NASDAQ: PYPL) stock closed at its all-time high of $308.53 on July 23, 2021. At the time, the digital payment provider dazzled the bulls with its robust growth rates and its plans to
History Says the Nasdaq Can Continue to Rise in 2024: 2 Monster Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now
It's been a rocky road for the Nasdaq Composite over the past few years. But after slumping 33% in 2022, it soared 43% last year, and this bullish trend has persisted into early 2024.
Interestingly
Plan to Travel a Lot in Retirement? Anticipate These Added Costs
Some people unfortunately enter retirement with very little savings. But if you're on the verge of retirement and you've got several million dollars socked away as a result of hard work, then you
1 Stock I Wouldn't Touch With a 10-Foot Pole
The first thing I ask about when I'm looking at a stock is, "What's the dividend look like?" There's a host of reasons for this, and the question spans beyond the dividend yield, which is just one
3 Stocks I'm Glad I Didn't Fall in Love With
Yet another Valentine's Day has come and gone. The event saw numerous companies on the persistently frothy stock market get as much affection from investors as some people earned from their
2 No-Brainer Stocks I Just Bought More of in February
Despite the market notching new all-time highs, I remain a committed stock buyer. There are multiple companies that are still attractively priced for their growth, and I took advantage of that
Forget Plug Power, These Unstoppable Stocks Are Better Buys
Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) believes its focus on building a leading hydrogen network will lead to robust growth over the next few years. The company estimates it can grow its revenue from $1.2
3 Reasons Berkshire Hathaway's Bearishness May Be Warranted
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), the conglomerate led by legendary investor Warren Buffett, has been relatively cautious in its stock market investments lately. The company sold more
1 Cathie Wood Growth Stock Down 84% to Buy in Bunches in 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights one beaten-down growth stock that makes a solid purchase for long-term investors.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 18, 2024
Should You Buy Bitcoin While It's $50,000?
Everyone loves milestones, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) recently hit a big one, surpassing $50,000 for the first time since late 2021. Bitcoin was under $20,000 not even a year ago. An urge to jump on
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Help Set You Up for Life
A boom in artificial intelligence (AI) kicked off last year and has shown no signs of slowing. The nearly $200 billion industry is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 37% until
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Dutch Bros vs. Realty Income
There are different ways to play investment themes. For example, Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) is a coffee chain, which would give an investor direct exposure to the large and important restaurant sector
If You Like 3M Then You Will Love These 2 Dividend Kings
3M (NYSE: MMM), American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR), and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) may not have much in common as companies. But as investments, all three companies are Dividend Kings that have
Eli Lilly Has More Than an Ozempic Competitor -- Much More
Over the last year, Eli Lilly's (NYSE: LLY) stock is up nearly 120%. This monstrous move has helped propel the pharmaceutical leader to become the largest health care company in the world by market
This Is HubSpot Stock's Biggest Problem in 2024
Shares of customer relationship management software provider HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) have doubled since bottoming out at the beginning of 2023. However, the story becomes more muddled if you zoom out a
Where Will PayPal Be in 3 Years?
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) was a major beneficiary of the coronavirus pandemic. It registered monster gains in terms of total payment volume (TPV), active accounts, and revenue, thanks to consumers who
Here Is the Only Stock Market Sector That Outperformed the S&P 500 Over the Last 5 Years
The S&P 500 had a solid performance over the last five years, surging over 85%. Considering that time frame includes the pandemic-induced crash and the 2022 inflation sell-off, I'd say that's a good
Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Now
Investing in real estate is a popular method of generating passive income. However, you don't need to buy a rental property to earn income from the sector. A much easier option is to invest in a
3 Overlooked Complications of Retiring Early
Early retirement conjures up visions of relaxation, hobbies, and time with family, but that picture hides some unpleasant financial realities that many early retirees deal with. That's not to say
Why Did Berkshire Hathaway Sell 100% of Its Markel Stock?
Led by legendary investor Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is known for its long-term investing strategy. Many of its larger positions have remained in its portfolio for