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On the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 16, microchip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) terminated its proposed buyout of analog semiconductor foundry Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM). The all-cash acquisition

Wall Street can't stop talking about artificial intelligence (AI), and it's easy to see why. The launch of ChatGPT has set off a race to tap into the power of generative AI and other forms of the

Warren Buffett has often said "forever" is his favorite stock holding period. He has always gravitated toward companies that make products that constantly stay in demand.

In truth, there are no

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Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock took it on the chin Wednesday following the company's retreat from a deal to acquire an Israel-based peer.

The move came after the company failed, "in a timely manner," to

Dividends are a terrific way to make income outside of your main jobs, and definitely once you're retired. Millions of people count on that quarterly check to make ends meet or as money for life's

Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ: TSEM) stock is losing ground in Wednesday's trading. The chip specialist's share price was down 7.5% as of 11:30 a.m. ET, according to data from S&P Global Market

The rumors of an Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) acquisition of Disney (NYSE: DIS) are flying, and they're fun to talk about. But Travis Hoium highlights in this video that a union between the two doesn't make

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been synonymous with growth over the years. And it has also been paying -- and increasing -- its dividend for many years. 

This year is an encouraging one for Microsoft

Different stocks appeal to different kinds of investors. For instance, Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) can provide stability, safety, and predictability as it is in the business of developing

If the 30% spike in the Nasdaq Composite is any indication, then tech stocks have become much more expensive in 2023. We seem to be past the days when an investor could buy Apple at five times sales

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a big-time winner so far in 2023. Share prices are up 35% since January, largely on investor excitement over artificial intelligence and OpenAI's ChatGPT, which Microsoft

Artificial intelligence (AI) captivated investors in 2023, and they rushed to buy shares of companies developing the technology. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is one of the most popular because it's the

Investors can sometimes overcomplicate the process of finding attractive stocks to buy. The main goal is simply to put together a portfolio of great businesses at attractive prices, after all. It's

It's been a phenomenal year for optimists on Wall Street. As of the closing bell on Aug. 11, 2023, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and growth-dependent Nasdaq

A company that has proven its ability to grow its free cash flow over the years, and also to grow its dividend, is a stock I want to own. Dividend Aristocrats® are among the most consistent dividend

Wall Street strategist Gene Munster first recommended Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock in June 2004, when it traded at a split-adjusted $0.50 per share. Investors who took that advice have made a lot of

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), companies such as Alphabet, Microsoft, and Nvidia seem to have become analogous to the buzzword. While it may appear that big tech has a stronghold on

Earnings season is here, with countless stocks on the move. Companies are reporting their performance over the past three months, with many continuing to feel the effects of last year's economic

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has long had a reputation for offering investors consistent growth, with its stock up 243% since 2018. The tech giant has become the most valuable company in the world

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher for 13 consecutive days in July amid signs of economic resilience. That winning streak hints at more gains in the remaining months of the year. In the

There's been some positive news lately that inflation is still slowing, leading to renewed optimism about the economy and calming fears of a recession. The S&P 500 is up more than 16% this year as

In the world of apparel and footwear, there's no doubt that Nike (NYSE: NKE) rules the industry. Thanks to steadily rising revenue and profits, the popular consumer brand has been a fantastic

Artificial intelligence (AI) has helped push Nvidia, Microsoft, and a handful of other tech stocks to new valuation highs this year. But not every company with opportunities in the space is trading

When a company's revenue and earnings plunge, it's understandable if investors begin to worry about its dividend. Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) reported a 53% year-over-year decline in revenue in its latest