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Technology giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has become a Wall Street darling again thanks to its prominent position in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) space. Its partnership with

Weight-loss drugs have been surging in popularity over the past year. Even Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, which isn't approved to treat weight loss, has made for a hot trend on social media, with people

Back in 2011, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) bought a 5.4% stake in IBM (NYSE: IBM) at an average price of $170 per share. That $10.7 billion investment surprised

You don't have to outthink the market or take big risks to profit off an investment. There are plenty of good healthcare stocks with strong momentum and solid financials that make great long-term

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is often considered a stable investment for conservative income investors. It's the largest wireless carrier in the United States, pays a high dividend, and has raised its payout

Bank stocks have been pretty volatile over the past few months, fueled by several factors -- interest rates, the economy, and high-profile bank failures, to name a few. But not all banks are the

Led by some of the best companies on the planet, the Nasdaq Composite has created significant wealth in recent years: A $10,000 investment in the benchmark made 10 years ago would now be worth

If your stock portfolio hasn't fully recovered from the 2022 bear market, you're definitely not alone. Even after the fairly strong rally in growth and value stocks during the first half of 2023

Investing sage Warren Buffett spent decades investing in sectors such as financial services and industrials. On the surface, having limited exposure to high-growth, flashy technology companies

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Stock markets were mixed at midday on Tuesday, as investors came back from the Memorial Day weekend feeling upbeat about technology stocks but worried about the broader economy. Declines for the Dow

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It's been a tough year for American Express (NYSE: AXP) investors. While the S&P 500 has gained more than 8% since the end of 2022, shares of the credit card company are up an anemic 2.3% thanks to

Great products generally don't need much -- or even any -- advertising to sell well. The products sell themselves. That was the case with Apple's iPhones in the early days.

But great products

We aren't quite halfway through 2023, and the stock market is as dynamic as ever. Interest rates, inflation, and a looming recession are making headlines, but so should technology, performance

By now, everyone knows that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is working on a mixed-reality headset that combines elements of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). This headset, representing the

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) brought in enormous levels of revenue over the past couple of years thanks to its coronavirus vaccine and treatment. The company also continues to benefit from sales of

The healthcare industry is diverse and complex, with longtime staples and emerging disruptors to fit your portfolio -- and it also doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. Plenty of stocks are trading

What a difference a calendar year makes. Across 2022, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares lost nearly 30% of their value based on concerns that supply shortages would hamstring tech companies of all

The U.S. has been the birthplace of the world's largest companies for more than a century. The economy has experienced a consistent changing of the guard, with different industries taking turns at

Although a handful of stocks get a lot of attention for being overvalued, just as many aren't receiving enough attention. These stocks also look like bargain buys to me, and I think investors should

No matter how long you've been investing, you're probably familiar with the old adage of "buying low and selling high." But it's not that simple. And in fact, this advice can often lead to leaving

Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock has performed well this year, rising 34.55% compared to the S&P 500's 9.2% increase. However, some believe the stock is overvalued and has little room for further

Stocks can swing wildly from year to year, as investors were reminded in 2022. While investors can't control the markets, some stocks allow them to sleep well at night better than others.

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The stock market is on a growth path, with the Nasdaq Composite index up 24% since Jan. 1. The market is benefiting from gradually easing inflation after countless stocks experienced steep declines