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There's been a technological shift in the major market indexes over the past two decades. For example, in 2004, General Electric and ExxonMobil reined supreme in terms of market capitalization

There's one constant you can always rely on. Regardless of what's happening to the overall economy, people keep racking up higher healthcare bills as they get older. And nowadays there are more

Bank of America has a dividend yield of 3%. That's toward the high end of the yield range over the past decade, but investors looking for a high-yield bank stock can do better. A quick look to the

The latest crypto winter is thawing out as we speak. From crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) driving institutional investor interest to planned technology upgrades to many of the leading

The excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) lit a fire under growth stocks last year. Businesses involved with AI were among the hottest buys in tech in 2023. Although there have been safety

Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI) stock eked out a 1.3% gain on Friday following the casual clothing retailer's Thursday afternoon release of its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 (ended Nov

Not every stock rose last year. Consider these four -- Nike (NYSE: NKE), MarketAxess (NASDAQ: MKTX), Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC), and The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) -- which fell between 10% and

While artificial intelligence (AI) stole all the attention in 2023, investors shouldn't ignore other areas of the economy. The situation with the housing market is one that might have implications

The technology sector is driving the stock market to new highs with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Dow Jones Industrial Average both closing at record levels on Jan. 23.

The focus remains on the

Real estate stocks have gotten crushed over the last couple of years as soaring mortgage rates have squeezed demand. At the same time, homeowners who capitalized on rock-bottom mortgage rates during

On Jan. 10, the SEC finally approved the first-ever spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For good reason, they have been called the most important new product Wall Street has

One of the biggest investment themes in 2023 was artificial intelligence (AI). The "Magnificent Seven" stocks in particular helped fuel gains across major indexes, and the momentum appears to have

Last year was a volatile one for Sea Limited (NYSE: SE). The Singapore-based tech conglomerate delivered two consecutive quarters of profitability in all three of its business segments. Yet its

QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) was once a red-hot stock. The maker of solid-state batteries went public by merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on Nov. 27, 2020, and its stock opened

With the S&P 500 index recently hitting a new all-time high, we can officially declare that we are in a bull market. While that's exciting news, it doesn't change the blueprint of success for

Investing in stocks can be tricky, as the market's past performance isn't always indicative of what's to come. However, knowledge is power, and noticing past trends and patterns can help ensure

One of the biggest investment themes in 2023 was artificial intelligence (AI). Each of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks is playing a role in AI, and they helped fuel the Nasdaq Composite over 40% last

Shares of leading cybersecurity pure-play Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) closed out 2023 on a sour note. Management downgraded its prior financial guidance, and left the door open for a significant

If you think you know Warren Buffett, you might want to check out some of the stocks he owns. The legendary investor has stakes in Brazilian fintech Nu (NYSE: NU) and Florida homebuilder Lennar

Investors have been excited about the S&P 500 reaching a new high, but the hope is that it will go much, much higher. That will take time, and the goal in investing is long-term compounding

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) just gave investors some more reasons to like its stock this year. Management's mid-January earnings update contained good news regarding sales and earnings trends. The

The stock market has been on a red-hot run over the past year. The S&P 500 has rallied more than 20% and was recently at an all-time high. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has surged over

Restaurant-technology company Toast (NYSE: TOST) is unprofitable, and it's not even close to breaking even. Through the first three quarters of 2023, the company reported a net loss of $210 million

Many retired couples rely on their monthly Social Security benefits to help make ends meet. Around half of all households with someone age 65 or older receive at least 50% of their family income

What's the appeal of investing in relatively small and little-known corporations? Though these businesses come with heightened risks, getting in on the ground floor can potentially be lucrative over