When investors think of AI stocks, Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) may not be the first that comes to mind. However, the company has a strong claim to the title. It’s harnessed the power of machine learning and data science for a new credit platform that has been more accurate at assessing creditworthiness than conventional FICO scores,…
The real estate investment trust (REIT) Realty Income (NYSE: O) may not beat the broader market in terms of stock price appreciation, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great stock to own. The company is known for its ability to generate passive income for shareholders through a hearty dividend. REITs by their very nature…
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Even though broader equities have been highly volatile this year, it’s still a good idea to invest in stocks for a straightforward reason. Holding shares of top companies for five years and beyond will usually allow anyone to earn superior returns. That’s not a secret, but it’s easy to forget when dealing with an uncertain…
If you’ve ever looked into when you should claim Social Security, you’ve probably come across a lot of conflicting information. Nearly a quarter of all seniors sign up at 62 — the earliest possible claiming age — but others say that’s a bad idea, because doing so shrinks your checks by up to 30% for…
The best dividend stocks strive to increase their payments once a year. Over 150 have managed to do that for the past decade, which is impressive considering all that has transpired in the past 10 years. While many companies aim to give their investors an annual raise, some have a higher standard. They strive to…
The best dividend stocks strive to increase their payments once a year. Over 150 have managed to do that for the past decade, which is impressive considering all that has transpired in the past 10 years. While many companies aim to give their investors an annual raise, some have a higher standard. They strive to…
Growth investors have had to dig deeper in 2025. With the S&P 500 flat year to date amid President Trump’s global trade reset and persistent inflation, the broad-market rally has stalled. But under the surface, a new class of winners is emerging, driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), telehealth, and advanced computing. The gap…
The one factor that investors need to understand about the energy sector is that it is volatile. Oil and natural gas prices can, and do, move dramatically and quickly at times. Right now, oil prices are a little soft, and Occidental Petroleum‘s (NYSE: OXY) shares are down around 35% from their 52-week highs. Is this…
It’s not surprising that the Nasdaq Composite‘s return of 275% outpaces the S&P 500 return of 178% over the last 10 years. The Nasdaq is full of tech-centric companies that are driving change and innovation in the economy, which is where you’ll find stocks with monster growth potential. While the stock market got off to…