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The sun is setting on 2023, and just about every investor will agree that artificial intelligence (AI) was the theme of the year in the stock market.

It carried tech giants like Nvidia and Microsoft

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is truly in a league of its own. It's the only company in the world with a market cap of over $3 trillion and has an exceptionally loyal customer base. Interbrand recently

In just a matter of days, we'll wrap up what's been a banner year for Wall Street. The iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average recently reached a new all-time high. Meanwhile, the broad-based S&P 500

In less than a week, Wall Street will turn the page on what's been a stellar year for optimists. The 30-component Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a record high, while the growth-driven

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses the importance of looking beyond the dividend yield when judging dividend stocks. Additionally, he determines which is the better dividend stock

Recent signs of economic resilience have more and more investors giving credence to the "soft landing" narrative, a scenario in which the Federal Reserve successfully tames inflation without causing

Over the past four years, Wall Street has been particularly volatile, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite swinging back and forth between bear and bull markets on a

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 sent many tech stocks soaring. As a result, a plethora of businesses touted AI capabilities. Sifting through them to figure out which are worthwhile

When investors think of athletic apparel brand names, Nike is often the first that comes to mind. And rightfully so. After all, it's the single biggest name in the business, having dominated the

It's hard to argue with Warren Buffett's track record. A sign that his investing prowess has not diminished can be found by looking at Berkshire Hathaway's most recent big win. And that's none other

It's been a rough few years for chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). The post-pandemic PC market has been a disaster, and the company has lost market share to rival Advanced Micro Devices in PC and

Artificial intelligence was a hot field in 2023, leading to soaring stock prices for big-name tech names like Nvidia (thanks to its advanced chips) and Microsoft (thanks to its partnership with

2023 has been a momentous year for the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) reached new all-time highs in mid-December. The S&P 500 is within spitting distance of its own

Over long periods, the stock market is an unquestioned moneymaker. When compared to other asset classes, such as bonds, oil, gold, and housing, the stock market has delivered a considerably higher

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has been around for more than 100 years. While the tech giant still sells plenty of hardware, including its iconic mainframes, today, it's focused on software and consulting. As

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stock has been in the dumps this year. It is struggling due to declining demand for its COVID products. And it may take some years before its top line starts rising meaningfully

Passive income isn't hard to find in the stock market. Many companies, including nearly all the members of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, pay out a big portion of their earnings to shareholders

With 2023 drawing to a close, it's time to start looking ahead to the new year. Many investors are already considering making changes to boost their portfolio's performance in 2024.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says artificial intelligence (AI) is the most revolutionary technology he has seen in decades. He formed that opinion after watching ChatGPT ace a college-level

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) across several financial metrics, including valuation, to determine if the stock is a buy for 2024.

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Shares of athletic apparel company Nike (NYSE: NKE) got hammered on Friday after the company turned in disappointing financial results for its latest quarter. Slowing sales have some worried that

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has a market capitalization of close to $500 billion and is one of the largest healthcare stocks you can invest in today. That means if it were to double in value, it

The stock market has had a phenomenal year overall, but a lot of the market has been left behind. Gains have been concentrated among a few large stocks, while profitable slower-growth companies are

Shares in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have risen 52% since Jan. 1 despite facing macroeconomic headwinds, reductions in consumer spending, and a 3% year-over-year revenue decline for fiscal 2023. The

Excitement over artificial intelligence (AI) has created many millionaires this year, as chip stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) have skyrocketed 230% since Jan. 1. The company has significantly