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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

The stock market has been volatile this year. While the S&P 500 is down 14%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index is down more than 23% this year alone, and it has been a rough and bumpy ride down

There are many great investing ideas in the market right now. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index is down more than 12% in the last six months, and the more volatile Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:

The stock market hasn't been easy to navigate in 2022. A consistent stream of red ink has flowed from the major U.S. market indices thanks to rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions, which

Media streaming veteran Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been a polarizing investment for many years, but the bulls have been winning the battle in 2022. The stock is down by nearly 70% year to date

Investors have fallen out of love with technology stocks lately, and it's abundantly clear why. Record-high inflation is impacting the global economy, and as a result, the Fed has opted to raise

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) is a cybersecurity software-as-a-service (SaaS) business that enables organizations to keep data safe and users happy. In today's video, I provide deep-dive stock analysis on

If you've got $5,000 you're looking to put away for the long term, consider technology companies. They can deliver handsome returns to investors with a long-term mindset. That's because they

You might have cheered when Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced its 20-for-1 stock split -- whether you're already an Amazon investor or just thinking of buying the stock. That's because a stock split

Social Security benefits are integral for many older adults. In fact, 44% of baby boomers expect Social Security to be their primary source of income in retirement, according to a 2021 survey from

Technology companies that generate revenue from software subscriptions have many attractive attributes that make them compelling investments. These businesses typically have high gross margins and

The overall market is down big to start 2022, but growth stocks, or companies that are growing fast but are currently unprofitable, have been hit even worse. Many such names are down 70% to 90% or

The early days of the pandemic offered Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) a big boost to revenue -- and share-price performance. People opted to stay close to home. And what better time to try

Social Security serves as a key income source for millions of seniors, and for many, those benefits constitute their sole source of income. That's problematic, though, because seniors on Social

A recent survey from Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) reveals a critical knowledge gap among retirement savers. The data shows that many retirement plan accountholders don't understand two