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3 Things About Microsoft the Smartest Investors Know

The past few years have been fraught with uncertainty for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors. However, following last year's beatdown, it appears the tech titan has found its way back into

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2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Go Parabolic

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been in red-hot form on the market in 2023, which is not surprising -- the technology has the ability to transform multiple industries and significantly

"Reduce Excessive Credit Card Fees": Why Visa and Mastercard Investors Should Keep an Eye on Congress: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/753271/grocery-store-credit-card-transaction.jpg
"Reduce Excessive Credit Card Fees": Why Visa and Mastercard Investors Should Keep an Eye on Congress

Congress is putting major credit card processors on notice. This year, it reintroduced legislation called the Credit Card Competition Act, which aims to break up the credit card duopoly between Visa

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1 Green Flag and 1 Red Flag for Microsoft Stock

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) just gave investors a detailed update on its operating and financial trends, and the news was mostly positive. Sales growth accelerated when compared to the prior quarter

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Is Microsoft Stock a Buy?

If you've been waiting for the right time to buy Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock, this could be your chance. A recent pullback in the tech sector has pushed shares off their 2023 highs even as the

There's a Silver Lining in Pfizer's Dark Cloud. Should You Buy the Stock?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/753464/gettyimages-1199696916.jpg
There's a Silver Lining in Pfizer's Dark Cloud. Should You Buy the Stock?

It may seem difficult to get excited about Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) these days. After the company brought in record revenue of $100 billion last year thanks to its coronavirus vaccine, Comirnaty, and its

2 Video Game Stocks to Buy in the Wake of Activision Blizzard's Monster $68 Billion Buyout: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/753221/playing-video-games-pc-gaming.jpg
2 Video Game Stocks to Buy in the Wake of Activision Blizzard's Monster $68 Billion Buyout

Microsoft's recent acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard for $68 billion shows that top video game producers are highly prized assets. Leading game companies attract large audiences

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Apple Earnings Highlight Double-Digit Earnings Growth

In its just-posted quarterly results, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) flexed its profitability muscles. Even though revenue fell slightly during the period, earnings per share (EPS) jumped 13% year over year

This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is a Proven Wealth Creator: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/753306/growth-stock.jpg
This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is a Proven Wealth Creator

Found in 1849, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has transformed the lives of patients and shareholders alike. The pharmaceutical titan has been one of the best-performing stocks since the end of World War II

AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile: Which Telecom Stock Should You Buy After Earnings?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/753166/gettyimages-buying-a-new-smartphone-at-the-store.jpeg
AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile: Which Telecom Stock Should You Buy After Earnings?

There are few services more essential for many Americans than their wireless phone service.

We live in a constantly connected world, and having access to a fast and reliable internet connection in

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3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

Investors should endeavor to hold stocks for the long term, ideally for decades, so it's important to choose the right ones. Great businesses typically have large competitive advantages, strong

Intel Makes Progress on Its Rebound, but 1 Metric Is Still a Big Red Flag: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/753049/investing-trading-broker-computer.jpg
Intel Makes Progress on Its Rebound, but 1 Metric Is Still a Big Red Flag

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock rallied after a better-than-expected rebound in third-quarter 2023 sales, and shares are now up over 25% in the last 12-month stretch. Don't get too excited just yet

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1 Supercharged Growth Stock That Could Make You a Millionaire in 10 Years

The pharmaceutical industry has been a source of extraordinary returns for investors who have picked the right stocks. Since the end of World War II, five of the top 30 performers in the U.S. stock

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Has Microsoft Proved It's a Better Growth Stock Than Alphabet?

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) are two tech giants that have become fierce rivals over the years. Both have been terrific growth investments with their

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2 Top Oil Stocks to Buy in November

Oil and natural gas are being displaced by cleaner alternatives, but the process is slow and likely to last decades. That's why ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX) are both sticking to

Meet the Nearly 13%-Yielding Dividend Stock Wall Street Is Ignoring That I've Added to My Portfolio: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/753035/buy-low-sell-high-stock-market-chart-investing-retirement-getty.jpg
Meet the Nearly 13%-Yielding Dividend Stock Wall Street Is Ignoring That I've Added to My Portfolio

One of the greatest aspects of putting your money to work on Wall Street is that there's no one-size-fits-all strategy to build wealth. Regardless of whether you prefer buying aggressive growth

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3 Dividend Stocks That Could Raise Their Payouts in November

For long-term investors, dividend growth stocks can be key to unlocking great returns. Did you know that if a stock were to raise its dividend by 5% every year, your dividend income from it would

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3 Unequaled Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Begging to Be Bought in November

Though there are countless ways to build wealth on Wall Street, few investing strategies have proved as fruitful over the long run as buying dividend stocks.

Publicly traded companies that regularly

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Apple's Loaded Product Lineup Headed Into the Holidays Is Good News for Investors

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) isn't messing around this holiday season. The tech company added to an already exhaustive lineup of new products this week, announcing new chips and Macs, including 14-inch and

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Apple Earnings: Why Guidance Will Be Key

Tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is scheduled to report its fiscal fourth-quarter results on Thursday. Wall Street will undoubtedly be watching the report closely. After all, the company's

ExxonMobil and Chevron Are Betting Big on Fossil Fuels. Should You?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/752598/gettyimages-1222079751.jpg
ExxonMobil and Chevron Are Betting Big on Fossil Fuels. Should You?

On Oct. 11, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) made waves by announcing an all-stock merger with Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD), valuing Pioneer at $59.5 billion. Just 12 days later, Chevron (NYSE: CVX)

This Underappreciated Athletic Company Is Giving Nike a Run for Its Money. Time to Buy the Stock?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/752783/disabled-athlete-amputee-stretching-racing-running.jpg
This Underappreciated Athletic Company Is Giving Nike a Run for Its Money. Time to Buy the Stock?

Nike (NYSE: NKE) is the undisputed leader in athletic apparel and footwear with a lead so long it eclipses any challenger's ability to catch up in the near future.

However, that doesn't mean smaller

Is Verizon the Best Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/752773/a-couple-reviewing-a-document-at-home.jpg
Is Verizon the Best Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now?

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) stock has taken a beating for a while now. Over the past three years, its shares are down close to 40%, and the stock is trading around the levels it was at in

Want $1 Million in Retirement? 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/751054/oil-refinery-rig-industry-factory-machinery.jpg
Want $1 Million in Retirement? 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

Building wealth generally means long-term investing. That's holding great businesses for a long time, letting earnings grow and dividends accumulate for years. A diverse portfolio of great stocks

After a 540% Rise, Why Does Warren Buffett Still Own Apple Stock?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/752823/buffett21-tmf.png
After a 540% Rise, Why Does Warren Buffett Still Own Apple Stock?

Warren Buffett is known as one of the greatest investors ever. As the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, he has a long and successful track record of allocating capital. 

One of the conglomerate's most