Have you ever watched a webcast or promo of a new technology and come away with more questions than answers? I definitely have. The biggest question I often have is: How can this be applied to my company?
Not all hybrid cars are created equal. While some models offer excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, others fall short. With so many options, it can be tough to separate the good...
Shortly after Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) raced onto the scene with its initial public offering (IPO), investors rushed to hitch a ride with the upstart electric vehicle (EV) maker. With plans to offer an electric pickup truck, Rivian captured the hearts of investors, who re
Technology stocks have been in fine form in the past year, which is evident from the 50% gains clocked by the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index during this period. But not all tech stocks have benefited from the broader market's surge. Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is one of them.
Social Security benefits are something many future retirees look forward to. After all, getting a guaranteed check from the government each month that's protected against inflation may seem like it will provide a lot of security.
Unfortunately, if you are planning on this money
If you're a Social Security recipient, you will see some benefit increases in 2024. Social Security benefits are set to go up 3.2% this year, bringing the average benefit amount to $1,907. Why? The...
Among the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, only two have produced negative returns so far in 2024: Tesla and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Although Apple shares are only down a modest 1.5% as of this writing, the company's latest earnings signal that further losses could be on the horizon.
Microsoft stock still looks cheap based on its huge AI focus and FCF margins. It could be worth up to $529 per share, +26%. Existing shareholders can make extra income shorting out-of-the-money put options.
Are you looking to buy a new home or refinance at a lower rate? The media is talking about rates being higher for longer. And they are correct about short-term rates that don't impact mortgages as much as longer-term yields do. While the Fed plays political games to garner votes with short-term rates, the long-term yields that the Fed does not control have a seasonal pattern that typically results in lower yields. Understanding this seasonal pattern could save consumers thousands of dollars. When can we expect to see lower yields?
There are only seven companies in the world with a market capitalization of at least $1 trillion. Among these businesses, only Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) have reached an even more exclusive club.
One of the biggest barometers of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). The Windows developer kicked off AI mania following a sizable investment in OpenAI in January 2023.
With the Nasdaq Composite Index in record territory, you might be thinking that most stocks are also near their all-time highs. But this just isn't the case.
Over the past year, many tech stocks rallied on the prospects of interest rate cuts. But with the Nasdaq now hovering near its all-time highs, it might seem like the right time to take profits in some of those stocks before the bears come back.
Income gaps that exist in the working world continue once you start collecting Social Security retirement benefits, although on a smaller scale. Benefits are based on the amount of money you earn...
Buying a used car can be a savvy move if you want a reliable vehicle at an affordable price. However, there are some used cars that aren't great investments. Purchasing some of these cars means you...
After gaining 239% in 2023 to become the best-performing component of the S&P 500, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has sustained its momentum so far this year. The stock has nearly doubled -- gaining over $1.1 trillion in market cap year to date -- and 2024 isn't even halfway over.
British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) reached a key goal in 2023 and it did it two years ahead of schedule. That's a good outcome for a company that is facing an existential crisis. As you watch this global cigarette maker, you need to keep in mind both the progress it is making i
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) investors might be pinching themselves right about now. Their stock has kept up with the rally in the S&P 500 over the past 12 months, allowing the home improvement giant to stand out from many of its struggling peers. It's not just the wider retailing i