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Although it might seem daunting, investing in the stock market doesn't have to be a complicated task. By focusing on high-quality businesses that have compelling growth opportunities and competitive

With $5,000 being a decent-sized chunk of change, some investors may be reluctant to bet it all on a single company. Yet, there's one company that's likely to continue growing and evolving over the

The S&P 500 has risen nicely this year, climbing 12%. But some stocks have soared much more. One of them is Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). The streaming services stock has skyrocketed higher, earning

Graphic design has been dominated by Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) for decades, but AI threatened that lead. The company's most recent AI announcements show it's here to stay, and that's what Travis Hoium

Every investor works toward being in a position to leave the workforce and live with financial security. That leaves time to volunteer, pursue hobbies, or travel without the stress and worry related

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In his personal blog in December, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates wrote, "Over the next few years, people are going to see the incredible progress in AI." And according to more recent

We don't yet live in a cashless society, but digital methods of payments and the broader fintech industry have been on the rise, and that trend is likely to continue for a while. According to some

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hottest topic being discussed right now, with investors trying to find ways to bolster their portfolios with businesses that are harnessing the power of this

The stock market moved sharply higher on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) picking up more than 1% shortly after noon. Despite lingering concerns about the state of the

In this video, I will talk about Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) and why the recent Amazon announcement and a couple of Netflix upgrades helped the stock pop recently. 

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One of the most important things an investor can do is regularly put money into the stock market. It's OK to be more cautious at times and more aggressive at others, but buying stocks regularly

Recent technological advances shed light on virtual reality (VR) in recent months, making it an industry worth keeping a close eye on. Meta Platforms and Sony have dominated the VR space with their

Not since the hype in 2021 have tech stocks been this hot. ChatGPT lit a fuse under anything tech-related and any company involved with artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), the

Has the metaverse finally arrived? Wait, are we still using that term? 

With a spectacular list of failures over the years, it's logical to have a heavy dose of skepticism for augmented and virtual

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates remains bullish on tech and what artificial intelligence (AI) could do for the world. To say he thinks it could improve things for businesses and individuals is an

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is investing in a cloud service provider, and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) is investing in a video generative AI start-up. Check out the short video to learn what

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been on an epic run so far in 2023, fueled by a continuing resurgence in technology stocks. Shares of the software giant are up nearly 40% so far this year, more than

Shares of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) have fallen out of favor with investors, down 79% from their all-time high as of this writing. The business was booming during the worst days of the coronavirus

While valuation is far from the only thing that matters, long-term investors can give themselves an edge by focusing on high-quality stocks that trade at attractive valuations. The best company

As the interest in AI (artificial intelligence) ramps up, old trends like cybersecurity, fintech, or the metaverse take a backseat unless they also have AI aspirations. With investors shifting their

The tech sector is a good place to look if you want to invest in growth stocks. After all, this industry produced the likes of Amazon and Facebook parent Meta Platforms.

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What would you invest in if you were the world's fourth-richest person? For Bill Gates, the question isn't hypothetical. The Microsoft co-founder is the world's fourth-richest person, according to

Elon Musk wears a lot of different hats. He's best known as the CEO of Tesla. Musk is the founder of SpaceX and The Boring Company as well as the co-founder of Neuralink. He owns Twitter, only

The advent of digital payment apps has changed the face of traditional finance. Once the domain of cash, checks, and credit and debit cards, a growing number of consumers are foregoing legacy