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If there is one trait that investors have to really think about when it comes to the energy sector, it has to be volatility. That's because oil and natural gas prices, the foundational products in

Sequoia Capital is one of the most successful venture capital firms in history. It was an early backer of a long list of iconic companies, including Instacart, DoorDash, Apple, Airbnb, 23andme

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot investing theme for over a year now, since ChatGPT first arrived on the scene in November 2022. Since then, many companies in and outside of tech have

Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock price nearly quadrupled over the past 12 months as its clients ramped up their orders for its high-end data center graphics processing units (GPUs) to help them take on

There's been no shortage of winners in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom thus far.

The launch of ChatGPT has set off a new race in technology as big tech companies and start-ups are racing to

Shares in Boeing (NYSE: BA) supplier Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) declined by 13.6% this week through Friday morning. The decline comes in a difficult week for both companies, as Boeing's customer

The stock market is at record levels these days, but one company that isn't reflecting that optimism is Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). Shares of the pharma giant are down 28% over the past 12 months as

It's been an unusual year for the oil exploration and production (E&P) sector. Significant players like Chevron (NYSE: CVX), Occidental Petroleum, ExxonMobil, and Devon Energy have notably

Two companies stand at the center of the obesity drug market right now. Novo Nordisk continues to rake in money from its weight-loss drug Wegovy (and from off-label usage of its type 2 diabetes drug

AI stocks may be propelling the new bull market to record levels, but these high-flying tech stocks aren't right for everyone.

If you're a retiree who counts on dividend income, for example, you're

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks are a group of megacap technology companies that have thrived over the past few years and led this new bull market, but it's not been a smooth ride for every member of

For more than a year, Wall Street has been putting smiles on most investors' faces. Following bear market declines in 2022 for the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and

After a 51% rise in the stock price over the last year, Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) investors have had a great year. However, management's guidance and Wall Street's analyst consensus suggest it may be

Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) rallied Thursday morning, climbing as much as 3.1%, despite a downturn in the broader market. As of 1:59 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 2.4%.

The catalyst that

After climbing 48% in 2023, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has underperformed so far in 2024. The stock is down about 11% year to date, in part, due to worries regarding slowing iPhone sales in China

The market has ripped higher through the first few months of 2024, but Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) stock's start is even more impressive. The heavy equipment specialist recently reported impressive

It doesn't take a huge sum of money to get started in the stock market. Many investors even like to build up their positions over time -- for example, by buying in thirds. That way you can spread

Boeing (NYSE: BA) is, by far, the worst-performing stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average so far in 2024. It is also one of just two stocks in the Dow that don't pay dividends, the other being

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares soared 270% over the past year as enthusiasm for all things related to artificial intelligence (AI) whipped investors into a frenzy. But some on Wall Street think the

Nike (NYSE: NKE) stock has been under pressure over the past several months. Shares have dropped 15% in the last three months after the company said it expected slower sales near-term growth when it

Once one of the strongest-growing businesses of the 21st century, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) can no longer claim the title of the world's most valuable company. While second place hardly constitutes a

Here's an opinion: It's time to forget about the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI).

Now, I don't mean it's time to eliminate the Dow. That would be going too far. I just mean it's time

Patient investors can generate excellent returns in the stock market whether they're making large initial investments or tiny ones. If you have the budget, though, you'll get higher absolute returns

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has grown revenue and profit into the billions of dollars over the years thanks to its top technology products -- from the Mac to the iPhone. And recently, the company even

The U.S. stock market performed well over the past year. The broad-based S&P 500 advanced 28%, the blue chip Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 18%, and the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared