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Imagine it's 1994. Bill Clinton is president, Forrest Gump is the top-grossing film of the year, and you have $10,000 to put to work in the stock market.

Here's what happens next.

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Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) recently declared its latest dividend payment. On the one hand, the $0.08-per-share payout puts its dividend yield at more than 7%. However, that payment was

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) made a very bold move last fall, agreeing to buy Hess (NYSE: HES) in a nearly $60 billion deal. The needle-moving acquisition would enhance the company's portfolio and extend its

As we head into fall, it could be an excellent opportunity for long-term investors to add dividend stock exposure to their portfolios. Without getting too deep into the economics, a falling-rate

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have held up well so far in 2024, but one stock that hasn't been such a great investment is Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN). Shares of the electric carmaker are

Just about everyone who might read this article probably knows that Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), has been a phenomenal investor -- for decades. He displays

No one can deny it -- the stock market is on fire. As of this writing, the S&P 500 has closed at an all-time high on 38 occasions this year and is up more than 18% year to date. So, it's no surprise

Shares of Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) soared after the operator of fast-casual Mediterranean-themed restaurants saw its same-store sales surge when it reported its fiscal 2024 second-quarter results

Investing $500 a year, or roughly $10 a week, can be a life-changing proposition. I like to view this opportunity through the eyes of my 8-year-old daughter.

A mere $10 invested weekly would balloon

The diabetes medicine Ozempic has been a veritable cash cow for Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO). The company's revenue, earnings, and stock price have been on a tear in recent years -- and no single drug

"The time has come for policy to adjust."

Those eight words from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell last week were like music to investors' ears. Powell signaled that, next month, interest rates

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the booming demand for anything related to artificial intelligence (AI). The company's GPUs are valuable equipment used to train

Over the past 50 years, the S&P 500 has historically delivered a total annualized average return that hovers around 10%. That return also approximates the average company's earnings growth over the

Share prices of Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) skyrocketed after the embattled company reported that it grew its revenue marginally in its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and moved closer to

It's hard to believe, but Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has been around more than a decade now. In that time, it has become the most popular meme coin for investors, boasting a market cap of more than $15

With its shares down by 25% in the last 12 months, investors seem to be passing on Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) stock, and it's easy to see why. Despite years of expansion in its cannabis segment

There are no sure things in investing. However, Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) has been as bankable as they come. The master limited partnership (MLP) has increased its cash distribution

Celsius' (NASDAQ: CELH) stock is down nearly 60% since it hit its record high this March. The energy drink maker's stock fizzled out as investors fretted over its slowing sales growth, declining

Married couples looking to maximize their Social Security benefits often have to consider the value of spousal benefits in their claiming decision. Spousal benefits can provide a boost to your

Which company is the center of attention this week? It's Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), hands down. The chipmaker will announce its second-quarter earnings results following the market close on Wednesday.

The Russell 1000 is similar to the S&P 500 in that both indexes track large U.S. companies. However, while the S&P 500 includes approximately 80% of domestic equities by market capitalization, the

Over the last century, Wall Street has sat on a pedestal above all other asset classes. While Treasury bonds, housing, and commodities like gold, silver, and oil, have had their moments in the sun

With November fast approaching, the presidential campaigns are in full swing, and for the first time, crypto has emerged as a central issue gaining attention from both Republicans and Democrats.

Earlier this year, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) reported seeing a tenfold increase in the frequency of email-based phishing attacks compared to the same period in 2023. The jump is related to

Are you a fan of Cathie Wood's Ark Invest exchange-traded funds? You're not alone. She and her company made quite a name for themselves in 2020 when many of these ETFs were easily outpacing the