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Given enough time, most stocks climb higher. But not all stocks dish out the same sort of gains. While the average ticker rises an average of about 10% per year, a handful of names have quadrupled

Our current economic environment is brimming with uncertainty. Inflation has rocketed to 40-year highs, and now the Federal Reserve is resorting to more aggressive interest rate hikes to combat the

Many tech stocks were crushed this year as rising interest rates drove investors toward more conservative investments. However, panicking and prematurely dumping all your tech stocks is a terrible

It may seem like a bad idea to get into the stock market right now. But usually, a market slump creates good buying opportunities. Investors can find excellent growth stocks at a bargain that can

The streaming wars accelerated in earnest during the pandemic. Demand for in-home entertainment surged as governments worldwide issued stay-at-home orders. Kids were sent home from school and

Investing isn't always easy, as 2022 has made crystal clear. One thing we can do during times like this is invest in resilient companies with clear competitive advantages. Insurance companies can

Reaching the coveted millionaire status is a goal for many people. After all, being able to call yourself a millionaire has a nice ring to it. Reaching that level won't come overnight, but it's

Since going public in August of 2020, Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), the largest mortgage originator in the country, has been a disaster, with its stock price down close to 66%. The company went

Most arguments in favor of buying GameStop (NYSE: GME) center around the power of its meme stock status. It remains one of the most discussed stocks online, and because meme stock prices are often

Sell-offs are nothing new in crypto. They are necessary and can even be seen as healthy. But when looking at widespread sell-offs in the past, altcoins do not typically lead the rebounds

The crypto market has been quite volatile throughout its short history, but there has really been only one crypto winter. In early 2018, the market peaked near $830 billion before falling 88% to

Inflation is a big problem this year. Products are more expensive for consumers, and businesses have to decide between whether to raise prices or eat the additional costs. Either way, it has the

When Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook's parent company would be changing its name to Meta Platforms, the entire world seemed like it was catching metaverse fever. This multidimensional

The traditional view of a work-free retirement is fast becoming a relic of prior generations. In the 2022 Retirement Confidence Survey by Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), 70% of workers

To say that today's housing market is a tough one to crack would be an understatement. Not only are home prices soaring, but borrowing rates have risen sharply since the start of the year, making it

Investing in real estate has some significant perks. It can provide passive income, serve as a hedge against inflation, and help you to diversify your portfolio.

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No matter how long you've been investing, market corrections are never fun to live through. While the S&P 500 index is down 14.5% from its previous high, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is

Building wealth for retirement is a lot easier when you own shares of companies that can keep growing for years and years without getting topped by rivals or otherwise swept away by the changing

During a market downturn, investor attention tends to shift toward more established businesses like Amazon or Apple for safety. However, some smaller names look more appealing than ever. 

Some of

The legendary investor Peter Lynch once said, "Everyone says they're a long-term investor until the market has one of its major corrections." That scenario is clearly unfolding right now, as the

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, has been rising in recent months at a rate it hasn't in decades. Record government stimulus meant to help people through the pandemic,

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According to cybersecurity experts, the first known instance of a "ransomware" attack -- a cyberattack in which hackers lock up a computer and refuse to unlock it until the requested money is paid

Investors have learned a difficult lesson through the first half of the year: The stock market can go down very quickly. In fact, the broad S&P 500 has slipped over 14% from its high, putting the

Supply chain challenges finally caught up with Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA): Shares of the company whose chips power automotive and security cameras slipped 2% following the May 31 release of its fiscal