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The fintech sector has mostly been struggling of late.

The boom in digital payments during the pandemic has faded, and new competition in the sector is also putting pressure on established

Department store chain Target (NYSE: TGT) topped its second-quarter earnings estimates, sending shares higher as a result. But it's a dubious victory. Same-store sales slipped 5.4% year over year

Friday, August 18, was a rough day for cryptocurrency investors. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell more than 8% in 24 hours, dropping to prices not seen since the middle of June. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)

In the last decade, it's clear that technology and the internet are having a more profound impact on the economy and society. One area where this is incredibly obvious is in the media and

Software company Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) is arguably one of the most controversial stocks on the market. Investors either love or hate the company and aren't afraid to tell you about it.

Over his storied investment career that spans several decades, Warren Buffett has owned numerous businesses not only during his partnership days, but as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)

Shares of Clorox (NYSE: CLX) hit a high water mark in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. Since that point, the stock has crashed, at one point falling around 45% or so. Although the shares have

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have struggled over the past 18 months as the Federal Reserve aggressively hiked the federal funds rate to combat inflation. This has raised the financing costs

Over the last two months, U.S. companies have been reporting their financial results for the quarter ended June 30. This is a crucial time for investors, because they can look under the hood of the

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is quite the controversial stock, especially considering its relatively banal business model of buying and renting out healthcare spaces. But there's no scandal

While 10 years may seem like a long way down the road, it's also the home stretch if that's when you plan to retire. And like any significant life event, the transition is smoother when you're

Over the past few years, several hot investing trends swept through Wall Street. First, it was the metaverse, and now it's artificial intelligence; there will likely be some new big thing in a year

The U.S. economy has proven exceptionally resilient in 2023, despite being plagued by inflationary and recessionary pressures. The U.S. equity market has also picked up the pace, with the bull rally

Student loans can be a major financial burden. Refinancing is one way to help reduce the challenges associated with repaying your educational debt.

Before you move forward with refinancing student

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to generate some supplemental income. Many top dividend stocks have long histories of paying stable and rising dividends. Because of that, they can

It really doesn't matter how much money you invest. Setting aside just $50 per month can grow to $1 million. That's how much money you'll have if you keep investing for 50 years and earn 10.5% per

The S&P 500 has rallied about 15% this year and is even further above its bear market bottom of last fall. Meanwhile, many stocks have been even hotter over the past year.

Despite their rally

Sea Limited's (NYSE: SE) stock sank 29% to a new 52-week low on Aug. 15 after it posted a disappointing second-quarter report. The Singapore-based gaming, e-commerce, and fintech company's revenue

COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021 forced countless businesses to move their work online, increasing demand for online services. Yet, even as the world opens up again, many companies have retained

Most people have either had cancer themselves or know someone who has. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 3 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with one of the numerous forms of cancer.

Fintechs were all the rage in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the stocks have lost their luster more recently. Shares of many fintechs are near or at 52-week lows after seeming unable to

A Gallup poll conducted in January found that 45% of respondents were satisfied with the Social Security and Medicare systems, and a matching 45% were dissatisfied. It's easy to guess why someone

Realty Income (NYSE: O) has done an amazing job growing its dividend over the years. The REIT has increased its payout 121 times since its public market listing in 1994, including for the past 103

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) currently offers a 9.7%-yielding distribution. A big driver of the master limited partnership's (MLP) high yield is its deeply discounted valuation. It trades at more than

Rivian's (NASDAQ: RIVN) financial results are getting better, but the company still needs billions of dollars to pay for future losses and a capacity expansion. In this video, Travis Hoium goes