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The U.S. large-cap growth space is currently in paradox territory. Multiple economic metrics, such as auto and credit card delinquencies, paint a distressing picture for the American consumer. (See

The past few days have been quite a smooth cruise for Carnival (NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) stock. Powered by solid quarterly results, investors and pundits alike have become notably more bullish on the

While many investors want the stocks that they own to soar in price over time, there are some market participants who appreciate the passive income that their holdings throw off on a consistent

A combination of steady growth, climbing profitability, and a solid balance sheet makes for a great setup when considering a stock as a potential investment opportunity. Consumer-staples sector

Share prices of Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) surged higher after the maker of electric vehicles (EV) received a sizeable investment from German automaker Volkswagen (OTC: VWAGY). Despite the recent price

Retirement no longer feels far off for Generation X -- those born between 1965 and 1980. A fortunate few may have already exited the workforce and many more will follow in the next two decades.

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has emerged as one of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical world thanks to its robust line of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medicines. The Danish drugmaker develops

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) has become one of the more dramatic and surprising companies in the stock market over the past year. The company existed for decades in obscurity, and its stock

A heat wave has gripped much of the country this summer. That has people cranking up their ACs to cool down, which is boosting power demand. The rise in power consumption and prices will likely

Through Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett owns dozens of stocks across various industries. But there's one thriving business in a sector he's familiar with that the conglomerate doesn't have a

Since hitting a peak in 2021, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has struggled to build much, if any, momentum. Once trading at more than $400 per share, the stock has been beaten up for the last three years and

If you believe its hype, artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most profound advances in technology ever. This may be hyperbole -- time will tell -- but it's clear already that the technology

Investors who strive for a specific investment return should love dividends because they are concrete returns you can't lose once paid. For example, suppose you want to earn 10% on a stock you own

Stocks have been on the rise this year, with the S&P 500 up 15% year to date. The index is on track to outperform last year's growth, as the S&P 500 rose 13% over the same period (January to June)

A 401(k) is the go-to retirement account for most people who qualify for them, for many good reasons. They enable you to set aside large sums, you might qualify for an employer match, and they can

The stock market is cyclical, and many industries are as well. However, some sectors are more resilient to the changing economic tides than others, and healthcare is one of them.

Healthcare

The tech bull market sparked by innovations in generative AI in 2023 continued in the first half of 2024. Even when focusing on tech broadly rather than the industry's strongest performers, the

U.S. retail is a multitrillion-dollar industry and a pillar of America's economy. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) are industry titans and world-class

This year has been wonderful for the stock market, as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index have risen by 15% and 19%, respectively (as of June 27). But the cryptocurrency market has fared even

Good news for Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) investors: Last week, Lockheed announced a large follow-on order for government weather satellites. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The stock market has been on a good run lately. The S&P 500 is up 14% year to date, and the Nasdaq Composite has risen by 17%. A lot of this performance has been driven by the large, well-known tech

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is one of the hottest stocks on the market -- especially after its 10-for-1 stock split made it easier for smaller investors to experience the artificial intelligence (AI) boom

Altimmune (NASDAQ: ALT) and Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) have a lot of features in common, but, at least for the moment, the performance of their stocks is not one of them. Whereas Viking's

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) was one of the most prominent artificial intelligence (AI) investments of the year, rocketing over 300% higher from the start of the year to mid-March. Since

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is a top pharmacy retailer in the U.S., and over the years, it has been expanding its operations to go deeper into healthcare. The stock also provides investors with a