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Share prices of power chip designer Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: MPWR) are up by well over 30% so far in 2024. Given that semiconductor stocks are all the rage these days, that doesn't sound

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That's testament to the concept that winners keep on winning. These are all top companies that have a proven track record and are keeping it up.

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While there are plenty of dividend opportunities available in the oil patch, Chevron (NYSE: CVX) stands as one of the most popular options for income investors. From its lengthy record of boosting

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is the biggest loser in the integrated energy sector over the past year, with its share price performance lagging behind even long-troubled BP (NYSE: BP). Chevron's stock return

Chevron (NYSE: CVX) stock has been at the back of the pack performance-wise over the past year, with a gain of just 2%. ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is up 8% over that span, and Shell (NYSE: SHEL) has

Taking a look at what the smart money is doing on Wall Street can prove to be a useful exercise for investors. Following the end of each quarter, institutional investors such as hedge funds and

Pharma stocks haven't been outstanding investments since the central bank began hiking rates in 2022. The core reason is that these companies depend on innovation to create value for shareholders --

Shares of China's JinkoSolar Holding (NYSE: JKS) tumbled 5.5% through 11 a.m. ET Tuesday on a couple of disturbing international news reports. First, in China, Caixin Global reports China's National

Oil prices are notoriously volatile. Over the past year, crude oil has topped out around $90 a barrel and been down in the $60s. That volatility can have a big impact on the cash flows produced by

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) is one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., but it's only in recent years that the stock has gained momentum. If you'd invested $10,000 in Occidental

It's no secret that over the last three years, top semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) has underperformed both the S&P 500 and the semiconductor industry (as measured by the

As the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems continues to advance at a torrid pace, this emerging technology is poised to disrupt the global economy and transform entire industries

During a soaring stock market, it can be easy to ignore the benefits of companies that pay dividends. But when equities are selling off, a dividend can provide a worthwhile incentive to hold a stock

Leading companies benefiting from the booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services have been one of the main catalysts sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to new highs this year

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index just hit an all-time high, buoyed by tech heavyweights and hopes of interest rate cuts. Yet some rock-solid dividend stocks that are part of the S&P 500 index are

Choosing investments for your portfolio will require you to make concessions. Consider Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), which has grown its quarterly dividend from $0.01 a share in the first

Sometimes, long-term outperforming stocks just have stunning stock performance charts. Two excellent examples are home improvement juggernaut The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and resale goods franchisor