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The Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) coffee chain has been around since 1992, but the company’s nationwide expansion plan is pretty fresh. Dutch Bros entered the public stock market in 2021, planning to use the stock-based funds for an ambitious growth effort. Three and a half years later, the store count has more than doubled from…
Markets are going through a period of volatility that we have not seen since early in the pandemic back in 2020 and, before that, the dot-com crash — tariffs, concerns around a slower economy, trade wars, and the list goes on. There are plenty of reasons to be concerned right now as an investor, but…
Markets are going through a period of volatility that we have not seen since early in the pandemic back in 2020 and, before that, the dot-com crash — tariffs, concerns around a slower economy, trade wars, and the list goes on. There are plenty of reasons to be concerned right now as an investor, but…
Warren Buffett isn’t well known for investing in particularly innovative or disruptive businesses that are registering tremendous growth. However, this is exactly what Berkshire Hathaway is doing with its stake in Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU), a company whose shares the conglomerate purchased during its initial public offering in December 2021. From the start of 2023…
Has the market’s recent setback got you a bit rattled? It’s understandable if it does. The severity and speed of this year’s sell-off have been unusual, and it caught plenty of people off guard. As veteran investors can attest, however, times like these tend to turn out to be fantastic buying opportunities for the long…
The stock market was starting to look overpriced for a while, and then the Great Correction of 2025 came along. On the morning of April 9, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index has dropped 18.5% below February’s all-time high. The popular index’s average price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) fell back from a lofty 30.0 to a…
With stock prices all over the map right now, it’s difficult to determine which companies might be good to invest in. When things are really uncertain, it’s a good time to seek guidance from those who’ve weathered plenty of challenging times. There’s probably no one better in the investing world to turn to during these…
For years, the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) has been one of the best dividend-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for investors to buy. The ETF has shown its ability to compound wealth through share price appreciation, high dividend yield, and strong dividend growth. At the end of March, Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF went…
There’s nothing easy about losing someone you care about, regardless of their relationship to you. Not only do you count on the important people in your life for emotional support, but you may also depend on them for financial support. If you’ve lost someone and you’re eligible for Social Security survivor benefits based on their…
For years, the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) has been one of the best dividend-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for investors to buy. The ETF has shown its ability to compound wealth through share price appreciation, high dividend yield, and strong dividend growth. At the end of March, Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF went…