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Should Inflation Kill Your Near-Term Retirement Plans?
If you've been following the news lately -- or looking at your credit card bills -- then you're probably aware that living costs are sky-high. You can thank inflation for that.
In September, the
Want Passive Income? 3 Dividend Kings to Buy Right Now
When we think of a successful portfolio, we usually think of solid stock performance. And that's one big piece of the puzzle. But there's another element that's part of a good investment story
IBM's Turnaround May Finally Be For Real
For the better part of a decade, International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has been working to remake itself as IT budgets increasingly shifted to the cloud. The company landed on a hybrid-cloud
Is It Finally Time to Consider This Crypto Company?
The ascension of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) stock after it debuted on the Nasdaq in April 2021 likely marked the pinnacle of the most recent crypto bull run. Peaking at $369, shares of the
Want to Get Richer? 3 Top Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
There are some stocks that should form the backbone of any strong portfolio, stocks that you buy and hold until retirement or forever. Even during uncertain times, these stocks are good buys that
Here's Why Federal Realty Investment Trust Is a No-Brainer Dividend Stock
Dividend stocks can be a crucial part of a balanced portfolio. However, not just any dividend stock will do.
The best dividend-paying companies have reliable cash flows and a track record of growing
3 Safe Dividend Aristocrats to Fortify Your Portfolio
When it comes to dividend investing, it's easy to get enamored with a stock offering a high yield. But for many investors, the ability for a company to consistently pay and raise its dividend while
It's Not Too Late to Buy AT&T Stock
AT&T (NYSE: T) is back to being a telecom company after the spinoff of Warner Media put an end to its disastrous run as an entertainment conglomerate. While getting out of the media business was the
Here's a Spicy Stock Pick for Dividend Growth Investors
Being invested in the stock market has never been for the fainthearted. And we have certainly been reminded of this reality in 2022, with the S&P 500 index having dropped 23% year to date.
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Does This 1 Number Mean Trouble for Moderna?
Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) generated billions of dollars from its sale of coronavirus vaccines earlier in the pandemic. Today, most of the people who wanted the primary vaccine series have gotten it
Will This Beaten-Down Stock Bounce Back? 3 Things to Know
There is no scarcity of beaten-down stocks out there right now. The S&P 500 index has dropped about 25% so far in 2022 through mid-October. One iconic stock that has performed significantly worse is
This Beaten-Down ETF Is Still a Screaming Bear-Market Buy
John Lennon once sang a song titled "Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out)." That sentiment seems to be especially relevant today with the major Wall Street indexes in bear market territory.
3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Right Now With No Hesitation
It can sometimes be difficult to make a decision about buying a stock. That's especially the case when the overall market is highly volatile.
But investing in high-quality stocks can help make the
Should You Really Be Buying Stocks Right Now?
It never ceases to amaze me how when a stock is up 400% in a year, everyone desperately wants to buy it, and then, when it is on-sale 80%, no one wants to touch it. -- @Peter_Atwater on Twitter
The
2 Remarkable Growth Stocks Near 52-Week Lows to Buy Right Now and Hold Forever
Macroeconomic uncertainty continues to weigh on the stock market this year. The growth-focused Nasdaq Composite is down 32% from its high, and many individual growth stocks got hit even harder. For
2 Ultra-High-Yield Financial Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
Finance can be a complex business, but some companies try to keep things as simple as possible. That's exactly why investors will like high-yield Canadian banks Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) and
Better Buy: ExxonMobil or TotalEnergies?
The oil and gas sector is putting up its best performance in years, compared to the broader market, and many investors are now looking at picking up stocks in this sector. ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is
This Beaten-Down Stock Has a Big Problem on Its Hands. Should Investors Worry?
Share prices of sports-centric streaming service fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) are down more than 90% from their all-time high and down more than 70% year to date. A big reason for the drop is that the
Zuckerberg's Metaverse Bet Is More Than Experimental - It's Key to Meta's Survival
Pretty much everything about Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is divisive these days. So it comes as no surprise that the company's new premium virtual reality (VR) headset
Buy Amazon Stock, But Not Because of E-Commerce
One of the more notable transformation stories in tech recently is Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The online seller pioneered e-commerce in North America and many parts of the world. And with its role in
1 Small Chip Company Making Serious Dough From Electric Vehicles
Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) is a little-known stock that's helping power the electric vehicle (EV) movement. The company knocked another one out of the park on its last quarterly earnings
Which Stock Is More Likely to Double Your Money First: Moderna or AbbVie?
When investing in your own future, knowing what to expect from different types of businesses you can invest in is a great way to get a leg up. Of course, knowing what to expect isn't always as
3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks With 8%-Plus Yields That Billionaires Absolutely Love
There have been a number of challenging investment periods over the past quarter of a century, including the dot-com bubble, financial crisis, and coronavirus crash. However, none has been as brutal
The Average Monthly Social Security Benefit Will Rise $146 in 2023, but Here's Why You May Not Get to Keep It All
It's hardly news that inflation has been surging since the start of the year, putting a strain on consumers and making it difficult for some to cover even their basic expenses, like housing