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Warren Buffett's investing strategy is well-known by now. The nonagenarian investor likes businesses that have strong brand recognition, loyal customers, and of course, outstanding financials. Look

At first blush, the two companies are similar enough that it seemingly doesn't matter which stock you own. Both make must-have cleaning supplies and other household consumables. A closer comparison

From its initial public offering in September 2017 to its all-time high in July 2021, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) stock skyrocketed more than 20-fold, a ridiculous return in less than four years. But like

Wall Street took a step back last week. I thought my three stocks to avoid -- CarMax, Carvana, and ChargePoint Holdings -- were going to lose to the market in the past week. They rose 9%, fell 15%

Over the past few years, the market has no doubt tested the patience and resolve of some investors. Inflation has made things more expensive to buy, higher interest rates and a slowing economy may

Investors could hardly be more optimistic about Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) these days. The stock has gained nearly 50% so far in 2023, trouncing the rally in the wider Nasdaq Composite index. Wall Street

If you bought shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) any time over the past year, you are likely very disappointed in your returns. The chip maker faced several challenges across 2022, including a

The ugly truth in the electric vehicle (EV) industry right now is that many investors are skittish. For many EV start-ups, the fear of a cash crunch and of increasing competition hurting sales is

Growth stocks have been the talk of the town in 2023. Unlike stable dividend-paying companies, which tend to be established, many growth-orientated companies are valued based on what they will

Investors follow what stocks Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway picks for a simple reason. Since Buffett took over the company in the 1960s, it has become the largest financial stock in the U.S

It's been almost two months since defense contractor L3Harris (NYSE: LHX) reported its first-quarter 2023 earnings. To date, the total change in share price from before earnings came out through

Social Security is a valuable source of retirement income, and despite many people's fears, it won't disappear anytime soon. Even the latest and gloomiest Social Security predictions indicate the

With a market capitalization of well over $700 billion, it's fair to say that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has a limited ability to produce the market-shattering returns investors

Shares of electric heavy truck start-up Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) rocketed more than 110% higher in the first three weeks of June. But that came after the stock had plummeted as investors fretted about

Although it's often forgotten, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is still a force to be reckoned with in the digital payments space. Despite the service's widespread use, the stock has been atrocious over the

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is hovering near its 52-week high and is just 6% shy of its highest share price ever. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel and

The Federal Reserve is slated to release its 2023 stress-testing results on Wednesday, June 28. Stress testing is a big deal for the largest and most complex banks in the country because it helps

Income investing can be a strategy that gets investors through times of market volatility. While a stock's share price can swing from one extreme to another, the payout is often more stable by

Many people have the goal of being able to retire with $1 million. And while it can be argued that fixating on a specific savings amount isn't so helpful, the reality is that a $1 million nest egg

Shares of small semiconductor equipment company Onto Innovation (NYSE: ONTO) have been on a roll this year (up over 50% so far in 2023) and are near all-time highs. Perhaps this seems strange for a

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index reached 63.9 in June 2023, up from a record low of 50 in June 2022. That uptick in optimism comes as inflation continues to cool, and it hints at stronger

The pause on federal student loan payments and interest that has been in effect since early 2020 is set to end later this year. SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) has performed very well since this was announced

Oil prices flip-flop between being in a bull or bear market rather frequently. Last year, a bull rush following Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent oil into the triple digits. It has been all downhill

One of the best ways to prepare financially for retirement is knowing just how much different sources will account for your retirement income. Whether it's a 401(k), IRA, dividends, or Social