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In aiming to revolutionize cross-border payments by introducing a fast and secure blockchain-based alternative to cumbersome banking networks, Ripple's XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has become one of the most

The last 15 months have been a fantastic time to own stocks. The last 15 years, if we're really being honest. In this most recent run, an artificial intelligence (AI) boom and soaring profits for

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) stock has gotten clobbered over the past few years. Shares are down nearly 80% from their peak in 2022. That has driven its dividend yield up to over 10%, even

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the undisputed beneficiary of recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Since early last year, the adoption of AI has spread like wildfire, fueled by Nvidia's

It doesn't take a ton of money to start investing. True, the more you start with, the more you can gain. But don't let a lack of copious funds deter you; two of the most important keys to successful

It's hard to argue with the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) historical performance. In the past 20 years, the broad index has produced a total return of 610%, translating to an annual average of 10.3%.

It's been a disappointing journey for shareholders of plant-based meat company Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND). Shares are down 96% from their all-time highs in 2019. It was a disappointing journey --

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has divided Wall Street since it went public in 2010. Its CEO, Elon Musk, had grand ambitions and very few believers when he set out to manufacture and sell electric vehicles

It's been an incredibly volatile start to the decade for Wall Street, with the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth stock-propelled

Artificial intelligence (AI) has created a lot of buzz since early last year. Even as the technology has been around since the 1950s, recent developments show that these algorithms have improved by

Just five years ago, Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) share price was less than $50. But since then, the leading maker of graphics processing units (GPUs) has found new markets for its chip technology

Retirement is incredibly expensive, and it's more important than ever to have a healthy nest egg heading into your senior years.

The average U.S. adult predicts that a comfortable retirement will

There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security for retirement income. But because the program is so complex, it's easy enough to gloss over certain rules or simply not be

My bologna has a first name, it's O-S-C-A-R...

We all recognize the famous Oscar Mayer jingle. But the brand has much more than bologna. It also has hot dogs, bacon, cold cuts, and its grab-and-go

Several technology companies have recently undergone stock splits. Some of the more notable stock splits in the tech realm in recent memory include "Magnificent Seven" members Tesla, Nvidia, Amazon

The average investor likes to turn to the professionals when it comes to finding potentially lucrative investment ideas. Given her standing as an expert in the area of disruptive and innovative

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest tailwind in the technology sector right now. Generative AI has myriad applications, and mega-cap-tech behemoths are leading innovation efforts across the

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) saw its same-store sales (or comps) fall once again, as the home improvement retailer deals with a difficult home remodeling market and a more cautious consumer. It was the

Investing isn't a one-size-fits-all situation, which is why there are so many different investment approaches you can follow. And yet the common reference point for most investors is the S&P 500

For most retirees, Social Security plays an important role in building their financial foundation. An analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities finds that Social Security payouts have

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) recently reported solid earnings for the first quarter of 2024 and provided investors with an upbeat outlook for the future. The stock has rallied strongly over the past

Technology giants Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) are pretty similar at their core. Both companies dominate their respective fields by offering superior

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks have been the darlings of Wall Street given their strong performances over the past couple of years. The group is made up of leading technology growth stocks that have

Investors could do worse than investing in the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks. The collective gained 111%, on average, in 2023, thrashing the 24% gains of the S&P 500. The group has continued

For those who have been holding shares of Latin American e-commerce and fintech business MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) over the last five years: Congratulations, it's been an enriching ride. The stock