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If You'd Invested $1,000 in the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) holds many of the large tech and artificial intelligence stocks currently dominating the market.
What Is One of the Best Cryptocurrency Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years? Crypto isn't for everyone, but if you want to invest in it, this stock is a promising way to do so.
How Snapchat's Partnership with Perplexity Could Boost the Stock for Years to Come The $400 million deal helps Snap's Snapchat capitalize on Gen Z while exposing Perplexity to nearly a billion users.
Should You Buy Costco Before 2026? Shares have crushed the S&P 500 in the past five years.
Turning 67 in 2026? 3 Things You Need to Know. Keep this information fresh in your mind as the new year approaches.
Is Citi Stock Set to Soar in 2026? The latest phase of the banking giant's long-term turnaround could lead to another year of strong returns.
Up 14%, Should You Buy Wolfspeed Stock Right Now? The SiC and GaN chipmaker could surprise the short sellers.
1 Simple ETF to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a simple ETF that is a great core holding.
3 Cyber Monday Stock Deals: More Than 50% Off in 2025 Are these really half the companies that they used to be? I don't think so. Let's go shopping.
Novo Nordisk's Latest Clinical Result Is Sending the Stock Plunging. Here's What Investors Need to Know. A promising obesity and diabetes drug stumbles in Alzheimer's trials, rattling markets. Did investors overreact, or is this a reset for long-term opportunity?
Is This 1 New Problem for XRP, or 1 Reason to Buy It? There's more than one way to frame some of the coin's key metrics.
This Latin American E-Commerce Stock Could Be Worth $500 Billion in 10 Years The stock has not done hugely well over the last five years but is poised for strong performance over the next decade.
Energy Transfer: The 8% Dividend Stock to Own Energy Transfer's high-yielding payout is on a very sustainable foundation.
Can This Small-Cap ETF Deliver 100% Gains by 2030? Small-cap stocks have frustrated investors for years, but with the macroeconomic environment shifting, this sector could be poised to double in the years ahead.
Is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now? The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is a popular choice among dividend investors.
1 Growth Stock Down 20% to Buy Right Now The market is getting nervous about Meta's spending plans.
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? Claiming spousal benefits can be a great way to maximize a higher-earning spouse's earnings record.
Retirees in These 5 States Are on Track for Above-Average 2026 Social Security Raises Retirees in these five states collect above-average Social Security benefits, so their raises will be bigger in 2026.
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 24,600%, According to Michael Saylor of Strategy Can Bitcoin really hit a price of $21 million? One of the world's foremost Bitcoin bulls thinks it's possible.
2 Stocks to Buy Near Their 52-Week Lows These companies' prospects are better than recent performances may suggest.
Prediction: This Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 (Again) in 2026 The Vanguard Growth ETF holds large positions in tech giants like Nvidia, with a healthy splash of diversification.
My 2 Favorite Conservative Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now These two Dividend Kings should be at the top of your list if you are looking to generate a reliable income stream to pay your bills.
The Nasdaq Just Had Its Worst Month Since March. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next. The Nasdaq Composite entered a new bull market earlier this year, and history says we are still in the early days of that bull market.
Walmart Will Make Stock Market History on Dec. 9 -- and It Can Top This Feat in 2026 The puzzle pieces are in place for the world's largest retailer by revenue to reach a milestone in 2026 that only a dozen public companies globally have achieved.
History Says the Nasdaq Will Soar: 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Before 2026, According to Wall Street The current Nasdaq bull market is young by historical standards, and Wall Street analysts see buying opportunities in Nvidia and Zscaler.
Billionaire Warren Buffett Sold 45% of Berkshire's Stake in Bank of America and Piled Into a Virtual Monopoly That's Gained Nearly 13,000% Since Its IPO The soon-to-be-retiring Oracle of Omaha has pared down Berkshire's stake in Bank of America for five straight quarters, but recently loaded up on shares of a company that's far more "magnificent."
Where Will Realty Income Stock Be in 5 Years? Realty Income could be even bigger and better by 2030.
This Real Estate Stock Is Yielding 14.6%! This kind of dividend yield is very rare in the market.
Is Plug Power Stock a Buy Now? Plug's plans to raise cash seem increasingly desperate.
Cardano Under $1: Your Last Chance to Buy? Cardano's Midnight sidechain could boost the whole ecosystem.
Meet The Only AI Stock That's a Better Buy Than Nvidia Taiwan Semiconductor is benefiting from the rising tide of AI spending.
Should You Buy Amazon Before 2026? With shares trading 10% off their record high, investors are looking to buy the dip.
Is This AI Winner Still a Buy After a 500% Run? Further upside remains, as industry tailwinds remain likely to persist into the coming year.
Read This Before Buying Target Stock The stock is cheap. But is it a bargain or a value trap?
How Has LYFT Stock Done for Investors? Will the smaller platform be able to overcome potential threats to the business?
2 Monster Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Decade These industry giants still have plenty of growth fuel.
2 Undervalued, High-Quality Companies to Buy Now and Hold Forever If you are looking to own a stock for the long term, these out-of-favor drugmakers have proven they have what it takes to survive.
If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It Some of my stocks are down 96% and keep me up at night. But there's one tech giant that's made me 2,017% without a single serious worry.
Want Passive Dividend Income? VIG and HDV Deliver High Yields But Differ on Growth and Sector Allocation Explore how each ETF’s sector focus and dividend strategy shapes its appeal for growth seekers and income investors alike.
Top Stocks to Double Up on Right Now Even with both stocks near highs, investors should feel comfortable doubling up on them.
This Could Be the Most Compelling Value Play Before 2026's Economic Shift Investors are concerned about this business right now, but it is poised to return to profitability next year.
3 Value Stocks That Look Undervalued After the Recent Market Pullback Even after a strong year in the market, these three stocks look like solid values today.
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is one of the smartest stocks to buy today.
Should You Buy Ares Capital Corporation Stock While It's Below $21? Ares Capital Corporation offers an attractive dividend yield, but there are some risks investors should consider before buying.
1 Vanguard ETF I Keep Buying for My Kids I want my children to own the winners of the AI era -- without having to pick them.
Turning 62 Soon? Read This Social Security Warning. If you are turning 62 soon, you need to avoid making a decision that could shrink your Social Security benefits substantially for life.
This Family Office Acquired $148 Million of Karman Stock as Shares Tripled Since February IPO One family office fund just made Karman its biggest reported equity bet—here’s what long-term investors should take from the move.
Billionaire Family Office Acquires $65 Million of HeartFlow as Stock Jumps 70% From IPO A billionaire family office has made a big bet on a newly public AI-driven heart diagnostics company—here’s what long-term investors should take from the move.
1 Meme Coin I Wouldn't Touch With a 10-Foot Pole Shiba Inu once showed high upside potential. But that was four years ago.
GameStop vs. Beyond Meat: What Can These Meme Stock Rallies Teach Us? The biggest mistake that most investors make is letting their emotions drive their investment decisions, which is why meme stocks are so risky.
Prediction: Here's Where Nvidia Is Headed in 2026 The GPU leader's stock may be more influenced by market sentiment than results.
