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The steel industry is highly cyclical, and investors in the sector just need to accept that. To help deal with this situation, however, companies like Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) have taken to

Social Security can make or break retirement for millions of older adults. More than 40% of baby boomers say that their benefits will be their primary source of retirement income, according to a

Building long-term wealth may seem like a daunting task, but it's simpler than you might think. Whether you're saving for retirement or simply trying to increase your net worth, the right strategy

Tech stocks have had a good run lately. Over the last 12 months, the Nasdaq Composite, which is comprised of predominantly tech stocks, is up 39%. While the index has yet to return to its 2021 high

The earlier you are in your working life, the more time you have to take advantage of some powerful ways to help ensure you can retire comfortably.

One that qualifies as a no-brainer is to simply

Bonds lagged well behind stocks last year. However, a mediocre performance was a big improvement over the huge losses in 2022. Importantly, bonds mounted a strong comeback in the final three months

Going into 2023, Novo Nordisk's (NYSE: NVO) share price had jumped by at least 50% seven times over the previous four decades. The Danish drugmaker added one to that total last year, though, with

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) shook off recession fears to climb 24% in 2023, but the gains came in fits and spurts. The index advanced 20% through the first seven months, its momentum fueled by

Growth investors often dream of becoming millionaires with a modest investment. They often hope to find the next Home Depot or Amazon before they become widely known, leading to outsized returns.

Shares of ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) fell 75% in 2023 and continue to fall as challenges hit the EV market overall and chargers in particular. Losses are piling up, funding isn't as easy to get as it

Mobileye (NASDAQ: MBLY) and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) represent two ways to invest in the growing market for automotive chips.

Mobileye is the world's leading developer of advanced driver

The past couple of years have been dramatic for growth stock investors. The Nasdaq Composite index, which is chock-full of growth stocks, tanked by 33% in 2022. The growth-stock-laden index

After a tough 2022, Cathie Wood's investment in innovation paid off last year. The superstar investor's flagship Ark Innovation soared 67%, well surpassing the gains of the S&P 500 index. This is

Semiconductor stocks have been in fine form on the market in the past year, which is evident from the 61% jump in the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index, and this terrific jump has helped two of the

More than 500 years ago, the Age of Discovery began as famous explorers crossed the oceans and opened new trade routes connecting the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

And it all happened because

Keep some powder dry and look to take advantage of stocks on a dip in the first quarter. That's one of the conclusions from looking at the latest results of MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE: MSM). The

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock is coming out of a solid growth year, with its shares climbing 48% in 2023. However, the company's stock performance doesn't tell the whole story.

Macroeconomic headwinds

It's truly incredible what a difference a year can make on Wall Street. In 2022, the growth-fueled Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) shed 33% of its value during a bear market. But in 2023

Last year wasn't a particularly good one for Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). Even CEO Albert Bourla says so. "We missed our internal projections and also, we missed the expectations of The Street... And

Many families want to leave a legacy for their children. A great way to leave a lasting financial legacy is to own assets that steadily increase in value over the decades while sending a rising

Once you turn 62, you're allowed to sign up for Social Security at any time. However, you can't claim your full monthly benefit based on your personal wage history until you reach full retirement

If you're dreaming of retirement, you're not alone. According to a survey from Bankrate, 62% of Americans view retiring as part of the American dream. Images of a retired couple walking down the

In November, 50 million retired workers brought home an average Social Security benefit of $1,845. While the average retirement check may not sound like a lot, it's responsible for pulling close to

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