Early-stage companies, growth stocks, and cryptocurrencies can outperform when the markets rise, but they often fall further and faster when the market’s momentum shifts in the opposite direction. The U.S. stock market has tumbled in 2025, and investors have turned away from riskier assets amid heightened volatility and uncertainty. While market downturns have historically been…
After hitting an all-time high of $109,000 in January, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has exhibited a downward trend. Perhaps the uncertainty characterizing the economic backdrop has led investors to avoid what they view as riskier assets. By April 9, Bitcoin was trading 25% below its peak. But the situation appears to be improving. As of the…
There’s no denying that investors love companies that can remarkably grow their wealth. That’s precisely what one dominant business has done historically. In the past 40 years, its shares have generated a spectacular total return of 22,000%. That means a $10,000 investment made in April 1985 would be worth an eye-popping $2.2 billion today. No…
Two popular stocks among tech investors lately are Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), which makes quantum computing hardware and software, and the semiconductor company Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). While Nvidia is a much more direct bet on the booming artificial intelligence (AI) market, Rigetti’s quantum computing systems are integrated into some existing AI. Both stocks have soared,…
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) reported its financial results for the first quarter on Wednesday, posting adjusted earnings per share of $0.29, which exceeded Wall Street estimates. However, its revenue of $2.9 billion came up short of expectations. This top restaurant stock has been a huge winner over the past five years (as of April…
What should investors do during a stock-market correction? One great strategy is to go shopping. A bull market will eventually follow the challenging and volatile times we face, and, based on history, this bull run is likely to be longer than the current ordeal. Furthermore, companies often end up trading for steep discounts during corrections,…
Right now, there are only seven public companies that are trading at a market capitalization north of $1 trillion. The exclusive list of trillion-dollar stocks includes Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Berkshire Hathaway. Beyond trillion-dollar stocks, the next three largest companies in the world as measured by market cap are Broadcom, Tesla,…
Warren Buffett regularly provides investing wisdom through his annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, his TV interviews, and through the occasional newspaper editorial. And as you might expect from someone who has an outstanding track record of beating the market during stock market downturns, many of Buffett’s quotes are excellent advice to use during corrections…
Few investors enjoy market uncertainty, so the current state of affairs on Wall Street is probably a little unsettling for you. Buying dividend stocks can help calm your nerves because you can focus on collecting dividend checks instead of price volatility. Here are three brilliant dividend stocks that will serve you well now and are…
Millions of seniors benefit from the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), an annual raise that aims to help benefits maintain their buying power over time. The official announcement for next year’s adjustment won’t come until October, but there are already predictions around what the 2026 COLA might look like. Right now, beneficiaries are on track…