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Timing is everything. And that's true in pretty much every situation. The adage is definitely applicable when it comes to Social Security retirement benefits.

Some believe claiming benefits as early

Investors looking for stocks that can make dramatic gains often turn toward the biotechnology sector. It isn't unusual for stocks in this industry to shoot higher in response to positive

Last month, fast-food giant McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) started combating slumping sales with the launch of a $5 value meal. And the plan appears to be working.

For context, in the first quarter of

After tumbling from a peak it set in May, shares of Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) recently received a positive bump from a Wall Street investment bank that follows its business closely.

Duolingo stock

The S&P 500 is a good, safe way to invest in the stock market. But there are many exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from that can provide you with solid diversification and that have the

Among the hottest investments these days are pharma and biotech companies that make weight loss drugs. Demand for these products surpasses supply, and analysts predict that sales growth for the new

Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) isn't exactly a household name -- yet. Most consumers have probably never even heard of it, let alone eaten at one of its 323 restaurants spread across 25 states. Indeed, the

Prologis (NYSE: PLD) is the largest publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT). It operates 1.2 billion square feet of warehouse space across several global markets. It's one of the biggest

The massive investments companies are making in artificial intelligence (AI) will bring new products and experiences to consumers that could change the world. Investors who put their money in the

Cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly common in investing circles and is arguably an asset class worth including in any long-term portfolio. But crypto is still a Wild West of sorts; there are

Roughly 30 years ago, the evolution of the internet changed everything for corporate America. Although it took time for businesses to fully realize the potential that e-commerce brought to the

On paper, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) stock should look like a slam-dunk buy, considering its market positioning and low valuation. Verizon is one of only three nationwide 5G providers in the

Every electric vehicle (EV) maker wants to become the next Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). Since going public in 2010, Tesla shares have increased in value by 15,700%. The S&P 500, by comparison, rose by just

I recently went on a shopping spree. It wasn't to the local mall. I didn't buy online, either. Instead, I put some of my cash to work by investing in several stocks.

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) was one of

Jim Cramer is one of the most recognizable figures in finance. Some investors may know him as the founder of Cramer Berkowitz, a hedge fund that returned 24% annually over a period of 14 years

In light of conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, one might assume that aerospace/defense giant Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) would be a darling on Wall Street. Yet, Lockheed Martin stock gained

Investors waiting for the share price of Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) to bounce back have been disappointed for several years now. Indeed, it's been so long since this stock's even hinted at a rebound

The S&P 500 delivered a 15% return for investors in the first half of 2024. This is a solid return, no doubt, but the powerhouse automotive insurer Progressive (NYSE: PGR) has trounced the index

Boeing (NYSE: BA) recently released its 2024-2043 commercial market outlook, full of actionable insights to help guide investors in the aerospace sector. Here's a look at a few of them and why they

Warren Buffett believes in buying great businesses, even if that means paying a small premium. On countless occasions, he has purchased shares in a company only to buy even more shares later at an

Realty Income (NYSE: O) is one of the largest net lease real estate investment trusts (REITs) you can buy. It is not an exciting stock, but it is a reliable one, with 30 years of annual dividend

The S&P 500 includes world-class companies with solid return prospects, but income investors might be dissatisfied with the index's current average yield of 1.3% -- the lowest in over 20 years.

Some

Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) are two of the most famous names on Wall Street today. They go hand in hand as well, because Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire. If you

The last few years have been rough for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) investors. 2024 isn't going much better. The financial technology (fintech) and online banking upstart is down around 20% year

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already proving its mettle, and that's reflected in market sentiment. The S&P 500 is heavily weighted toward AI stocks like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon, and the