Robotics companies have converted the pages of science fiction books into real life, as artificial intelligence-powered humanoid machines are in the early stages of development. The industry is growing quickly and has a high ceiling, which can translate into significant... Read more
Identifying stocks to buy and hold for decades rather than months or years can be difficult. The world and the economy are constantly changing, creating risks for long-term investors. A dividend payment from a large, profitable company with a leading... Read more
After a shaky start to 2025, the S&P 500 rallied to close out a third consecutive year of above-average gains for the index. The S&P 500 still finished the year up more than 16%, and investors are hoping the best... Read more
Artificial intelligence, automation and robotics are disrupting virtually every industry. In recent years, the world has gotten a firsthand look at remarkable advances in AI technology, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI chatbot, Google’s Gemini AI model and DeepSeek’s AI assistant. Whether... Read more
In investing circles, “oil and gas” are often spoken in the same breath when talking about the energy industry, markets and stocks. While it’s true that these areas share some overlap, it’s also important for investors to understand that there... Read more
Buying and holding high-quality stocks is an excellent way to build wealth over the long term. Stocks represent an ownership, or equity, stake in a company. Over the long run, equities have historically provided higher total returns compared to conservative... Read more
With continued uncertainty in Washington and renewed geopolitical tensions abroad, many investors are growing uneasy as high-flying tech stocks face mounting headwinds toward year-end. Regardless of near-term market swings, portfolios that emphasize stability over speculation remain a proven way to... Read more
Semiconductor stocks are having a banner year, with the benchmark PHLX Semiconductor Index （SOX） churning out a 34.5% return year to date as of Dec. 17, more than doubling the broader S&P 500, which has a 14.3% return over the... Read more
As global markets evolve going into 2026, European equities remain a compelling investment opportunity. While U.S. stocks have dominated headlines as the S&P 500 has gained about 16% since Jan. 1, major indexes of European stocks are also up big,... Read more
If you want to outperform the S&P 500, you may want to look at tech stocks. Many of the largest companies in the famed index are in the tech sector, and some of these stocks have produced returns well over... Read more
Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stock prices at this level can be a red flag for... Read more