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The Stock Market Flashes a Warning Seen During the Dot-Com Bubble. History Says the S&P 500 Will Do This Next. The S&P 500 trades at an expensive valuation that has historically preceded negative returns over the next one, two, and three years.
Stock-Split Watch: Is Nvidia Next? Nvidia has conducted several stock splits in the past.
Nvidia Stock Investors Just Got Good News From President Trump and Wall Street Nvidia can sell its AI chips in China, and hyperscalers are spending more heavily on data center infrastructure than Wall Street anticipated.
The Stock Market Just Did Something for the 9th Time Since 1957. History Says It Signals a Big Move in the S&P 500 Within the Next Year. After a breathtaking run, the market just flashed a rare signal that has an impressive track record of predicting a big move in the stock market over the coming 12 months.
Better Technology Stock: Nvidia vs. Palantir Both of these companies are great. But there's a clear winner.
Where Will Apple Stock Be in 5 Years? Apple stock hasn't moved this year, but it isn't the first time the market has soured on it.
4 Words From Palantir CEO Alex Karp That BigBear.ai Investors Can't Ignore Palantir CEO Alex Karp just delivered a curt, straightforward message to the company's rivals.
Where Will Opendoor Stock Be in 5 Years? Opendoor stock soared nearly 900% thanks to Reddit hype -- but here's why that could spell disaster for investors.
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: SoundHound AI vs. BigBear.ai Although many AI stocks are on a roll, only one of these businesses is a sound investment opportunity.
These Are the 3 Smartest Dividend Stocks Today These three dividend stocks offer steady income and a history of delivering through thick and thin.
Is The Metals Company a Millionaire Maker? TMC is a deep-sea mining bet with massive potential -- and equally massive risk.
1 Reason to Buy Robinhood Markets (HOOD) Stock The company is just scratching the surface of its growth potential.
3 Reasons General Motors Stock Is a Screaming Buy This overlooked stock might be the best auto investment out there.
2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Dip These blue chip healthcare stocks could still deliver strong long-term returns.
Is Eli Lilly Stock a Buy? Here's What the Market Isn't Pricing in Yet. Viking Therapeutics' dual-formulation obesity drug could be the David to Lilly's Goliath.
One of the Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy With $500 Right Now This crypto is still speculative, but it could easily double or triple in a few years.
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo Longtime rivals Coca-Cola and PepsiCo continue to prioritize dividends for shareholders.
Think Roku Stock Is Expensive? This Chart Might Change Your Mind. Think Roku is all hype? Here's what you'd be missing about this media-streaming growth story.
Where Will Amazon Stock Be in 5 Years? The e-commerce and tech giant has fallen somewhat out of favor with the market lately, but Wall Street's negativity may be short-sighted.
Leaving $10,000 in a Wells Fargo Savings Account Could Cost You $400 a Year Wells Fargo's standard savings account pays just 0.01% APY. Learn how switching to a high-yield savings account could earn you hundreds more each year.
3 Top Stocks That Could Double by 2028 Wall Street could be significantly underestimating these companies' growth potential.
3 Reasons to Buy Amazon Stock Like There's No Tomorrow Amazon stock may be slightly overlooked by some investors right now, but the company's leading roles in key markets make it likely to be a winner for years to come.
My Credit Score Is 822. Here's Why Amex and Citi Denied My Credit Card Application A perfect credit score doesn't guarantee approval. Here's why I got denied by Amex and Citi, and what you can learn from my experience.
Does This Make Slate's Electric Truck Dead on Arrival? Upcoming competition could make life challenging for the young EV maker.
Can Lyft Win by Staying Small? Lyft has long been the underdog in ride-hailing, but its focused approach and recent expansion into Europe could change the game.
Don't Make This Common Investing Mistake When Buying S&P 500 Stocks at All-Time Highs With the S&P 500 near an all-time high, it's more important than ever to invest in quality companies.
Annuity vs. CD: Which Is Better in 2025? Wondering whether to choose a CD or annuity in 2025? Learn the pros, cons, and key differences to help you decide which fixed-rate option fits your goals.
5 Reasons to Buy Block Stock Like There's No Tomorrow The stock has struggled in recent years. Here's why investors may want to give the fintech a second look.
Where Will XRP (Ripple) Be in 5 Years? XRP has been a monster since Trump won last year's presidential election.
The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62 There are several strategic ones, but the best reason to file early is a lifestyle- and practicality-minded one.
Cathie Wood Just Loaded Up on This Defense Stock (Hint: It's Not Palantir) Cathie Wood's recent buying activity suggests she sees national security technology as an emerging theme -- one that sits alongside more obvious artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
2 Stocks to Buy on the Dip and Hold for 10 Years There should be plenty of long-term upside for these stocks for investors willing to ride out the storm.
This Underrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Has Room to Run Alphabet's stock trades at a significant discount to the market and its big tech peers.
Where Will XRP Be in 3 Years? XRP is known for its explosive growth. But can it really triple in value?
4 Reasons I'm Excited About DraftKings Stock After Its Recent Earnings Report Most investors weren't swayed by its second-quarter report. After more than a year's worth of unrewarded growth, they should have been.
3 ETFs That Could Generate $1 Million in Passive Income Getting $1 million in passive income is a tall order, but possible. Getting a smaller, still-useful sum is much more achievable.
After Recent Earnings, What's the Investment Thesis for Snap Now? Most investors panicked following the release of its Q2 numbers, but there's much more to consider here.
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Appears to Be a No-Win Scenario for Retirees Not even a first-of-the-century cost-of-living adjustment milestone will be enough to prop up retired-worker beneficiaries.
Why Aren't More People Talking About This Big News About an Nvidia Partner? This highly profitable and cash-generating company trading at an excellent valuation is worth a look.
4 No-Brainer Energy Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented energy demands.
Finally, a Little Good News for Tesla Investors 2025 has largely been a year to forget for Tesla investors, but here's some good news for the future.
Forget President Donald Trump's Tariffs! There's a Far More Sinister Worry for Wall Street. Although President Trump's tariff and trade policy is headline news, another factor is of far greater importance to the stock market.
