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When it comes to investing, your starting price really matters. You could be looking at the best-run company in the world, but if the stock is extremely overvalued at the time, your returns will

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest topic in tech over the past year and a half. It has seemingly become unavoidable as the technology has been thrust into the mainstream, largely

A new bull market has lifted the spirits of many investors over the last few months. And despite ongoing economic challenges around the globe, quality businesses are still reporting meaningful

Although Wall Street offers few guarantees, short-term volatility is one of them. Since the curtain opened on 2020, Wall Street's three major stock indexes have traded off bear and bull markets in

The cryptocurrency market rebounded sharply over the past year amid signs of economic resilience. Inflation has cooled, recession fears have diminished, and the Federal Reserve anticipates a few

Once you reach the age of 62, you're allowed to sign up for Social Security at any point in time. However, you should know that you're not entitled to your full monthly benefit -- the one that's

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has focused more on growth initiatives since spinning off its consumer healthcare business into what is now Kenvue. In 2022, it made a big move with the acquisition of

There's a push for corporations to lower their carbon footprints, and hydrogen is a clean fuel source because it only produces water as a byproduct. Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) has spent years billing

The stock market is on a great run, with the S&P 500 trading around all-time highs and up 53% since the bull market began in October 2022.

However, it hasn't been smooth sailing for all stocks

Investors have endured a wild ride since the green flag waved at the start of 2020. Since this decade kicked off, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have all oscillated

The market rally that began in 2023 is still showing signs of life in 2024, and investors' hopes for a prolonged bull market are evident across a range of sectors. For long-term investors, these

At one point, industrial real estate investment trusts (REITs) were Wall Street darlings thanks to the increased demand for warehouse space during the pandemic. Then they fell out of favor as a

If you ever find yourself struggling to find a great idea for a stock to add to your portfolio, here's a simple solution -- borrow an idea from a proven stock picker.

Warren Buffett is one such

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a top growth stock to own for years. Its massive e-commerce business has helped send its valuation to around $2 trillion today, making it among the largest companies

The industrial sector has been doing very well of late, with the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT: XLI) up around 28%. That is slightly better than the 26% gain of the S&P 500 index as a

You'll find growth stocks in all industries, but technology offers you one of the broadest selections. And tech stocks with strengths in artificial intelligence (AI) are climbing right now while

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks led the broader market last year. This group of the world's largest technology companies impressed with 2023 returns ranging between 48% and 238%. That's impressive

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There are dozens of stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's massive $370 billion portfolio. Investors are certainly familiar with some of the top holdings, like Apple and Coca-Cola.

But there's a much

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has received a lot of attention lately, mainly due to the approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the subsequent launch by major asset managers of spot

It's been tough sledding for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) in 2024. The electric vehicle (EV) giant's stock has been declining for the greater part of a year, and is now down more than 50% from its all-time

Finding cash to save for retirement can be a challenge, but it's only half the battle. You also have to decide where to put that money so it can work best for you. There are plenty of great options

Big-box retailer Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is worth close to a $500 billion valuation right now. It's one of the most valuable companies in the world, and it's still eyeing a lot more growth in the