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Last year was horrible for the mortgage space. The Federal Reserve hiked the fed funds rate in a series of aggressive steps from nearly 0% to 4.25%. This caused a collapse in mortgage origination

Shares of superstar e-commerce stock Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) dropped 15% in December according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. There wasn't any news specific to Shopify in December

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock is trading at levels not seen since the summer of 2020. In today's video, I outline the history of the company since being founded in 2003, then discuss valuation and

If you worked for many years and paid taxes on your income, there's a good chance that come retirement, you'll be eligible for a monthly benefit from Social Security. And the amount you'll be

Picking stocks that can thrive in just about any economic environment is often a major contributing factor to an investor's success. And it doesn't have to be complicated: Investors need to just

Growth stocks with major industry tailwinds behind them and leading positions in their respective markets can provide life-changing returns for investors. And there are two companies that I think

Disney (NYSE: DIS) stock has been rocked by high streaming costs and a declining cable business, but the company may have a better financial future than investors think. In fact, a pricing change at

The S&P 500 dropped 20% in 2022. And if you've clicked on this article, then there's a good chance you're concerned about a comparable decline in 2023. That fear is legitimate -- there's plenty to

Growth stocks were one of the worst categories in 2022. The current year is unlikely to be clear sailing, but these growth stocks are excellent bargains right now.

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Shares of Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) stock lost 32% of their value in December, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The one-time market darling continues to drastically fall as

With its potential to disrupt the lending industry, Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) was firing on all cylinders in 2021 as the U.S. economy was on solid footing and borrower appetite was high. Then things

Shares of Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) stock lost 31% of their value in December, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. There wasn't any significant news in December, but Lemonade

One of the most highly touted cryptos to debut in 2022 was Aptos (CRYPTO: APT), a Layer 1 blockchain network that some were calling "the next Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)" and "the next Solana (CRYPTO:

These three tech stocks are my favorites for 2023 and beyond. This video will highlight what I like about each investment.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 1, 2023. The video was

Seniors on Social Security can expect to receive much larger checks starting this month, as the 2023 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) officially takes effect. The average retiree will receive around

The last decade has been a challenging one for AT&T (NYSE: T) shareholders. While the stock managed to deliver total returns of roughly 49% over the last 10 years after accounting for dividend

Tech stocks are known mostly for their growth potential, but many of them pay a modest dividend as well. That income can come in handy, especially during times like these when markets are down and

Continuing its 2022 trend, the Nasdaq-100 fell by over 9% in December, underperforming other indexes like the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This put a cap on its abysmal year, during

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has an iconic brand built over decades of delighting families. In this video, I will discuss whether Disney stock is a buy for 2023.

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the largest utilities in the United States, has undertaken a massive construction project that no other utility in the country has been able to get over the

For investors who have held shares of connected-TV (CTV) platform Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) from its peak -- which includes me -- it's tempting to fixate on its previous high, hoping it regains altitude

As we head into 2023, now is the time to be thinking about your investing strategy. The past year has been a rough one for the stock market, but there are more promising times ahead.

While nobody

The S&P 500 index is down by roughly 19% over the last year. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite has slumped by 34%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down approximately 9%. Those broad sell-offs

New retirement legislation, known as the Secure Act 2.0, was recently signed into law and has big implications for retirement savers. There are provisions in the bill that affect current retirees

Today's video focuses on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), a recent downgrade affecting its stock price, and recent updates that investors should know. Check out the short video to learn more, consider