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Equity markets generally move upward over the long run, but not all individual stocks do. Earning solid returns over a decade or more requires purchasing shares of excellent companies that

Cargo and charter specialist Air Transport Services Group (NASDAQ: ATSG) reported a stronger-than-expected quarter and raised its full-year guidance. Investors are reacting by sending the stock

It looked as though Friday would be a quiet day for the stock market, at least based on premarket moves in major stock index futures. Small moves ruled the day, with futures on the Dow Jones

In the stock market, most attention is fixed on stock prices. However, stock price changes aren't the only way to make money from owning stocks. There are also dividends, which can account for a

When it comes to the artificial intelligence (AI) arms race, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) are two of the frontrunners. The companies have been

The U.S. economy has proven to be remarkably resilient despite the tough macroeconomic environment. Although the Federal Reserve's 16-month fight against soaring inflation has taken benchmark

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is a classic high-yield, blue-chip stock, and it's long been popular among dividend investors.

However, it's also been an undeniable value trap over the last several years as the

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is making headlines this week after its earnings release on Aug. 1. The company reported year-over-year revenue growth of 8% in its fourth quarter of 2023, earning $57

Tech stocks are rising fast in 2023, with the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index up 46% since Jan. 1. High-growth markets such as artificial intelligence (AI) have made Wall Street bullish, with now

Although the S&P 500 is up 17.5% in 2023 (as of Aug. 2), not all companies have participated in the broader market's huge rally this year. For example, Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares are down 8%, while

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make products and services more effective and efficient. But that won't come at the flip of a switch. Companies will need to invest heavily in those

The U.S. economy has evolved over time. The industries that created the most value last century -- steel and automaking -- are not the ones leading the way today. The leaders now come from the

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to improve productivity in many different industries, potentially doubling the output of the average knowledge worker by the end of the decade. Meanwhile, the

Visa (NYSE: V) is the world's leading payment processor and arguably the best-positioned company in the financial sector with regard to its specific industry. That's because Visa has a competitive

Though Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) top line in its fiscal third quarter was down 1% year over year, there was a lot to like about the quarter. Not only was this a narrower year-over-year decline than the

Semiconductor stocks have been on fire in 2023, which may seem a bit surprising at first, given the slowdown in chip demand on account of weakness in the smartphone, personal computer (PC), and data

Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) reported disappointing second-quarter results and provided little reason for investors to bet on a quick turnaround. The stock sold off accordingly, down about 30% as

Shares in data center equipment maker Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) rose a whopping 30% in the week to midday Thursday. The move comes after a blockbuster second-quarter earnings report and a significant hike

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) recently provided investors with a flood of fresh data about its sprawling tech business. The software giant's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report included updated demand

The stock market fell sharply on Wednesday after Fitch Ratings lowered the U.S. government's credit rating, the first downgrade from a major firm in more than a decade. The benchmark S&P 500 fell

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) investors heaved a sigh of relief after the company released its second-quarter 2023 results on July 27 as the semiconductor giant posted a surprise profit and exceeded Wall

The Nasdaq-100 index climbed nearly 4% in July, increasing for the fifth consecutive month. The rise represents the longest period of monthly growth since August 2020. The index has soared 44% year

Nike (NYSE: NKE) is a company that needs no introduction. As it is a globally recognized consumer brand, investors are all too familiar with the famous "Swoosh" logo that can be seen seemingly

Wall Street doesn't seem to know what to make of Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) as a business today. The communications services specialist's stock has at times outperformed the S&P 500 in

Some investors like to pick through the trash to find hidden gems. Looking at the worst-performing stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average is one way to do just that. But it won't always turn up