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The Best Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

Key PointsThe S&P 500 index has a tiny 1.1% yield, but this consumer staples icon is offering 2.9%.Coke has increased its dividend annually for over 50 years, making the company a

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Is It Finally Time to Buy This Dividend Stock Now That It Has a 6.6% Dividend Yield?

Key PointsKraft Heinz's dividend yield is about 6.6% after the stock's pullback.Free cash flow has been running well above its dividend payments.Shares trade at just eight times tr

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Ranking the Best "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy for 2026. Here's My No. 2

Key PointsNvidia's GPUs are the gold standard for training and running AI programs.The company says it has $500 billion in orders through the end of 2026.Nvidia's top customers are

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Why I'm Waiting Several Months to Buy My No. 1 Income Stock

Key PointsAI technologies are enabling the U.S. to smash old production records with much smaller rig counts.Oil prices are already down 10% in the past three months despite numero

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3 Reasons to Sell CoreWeave Stock in 2026

Key PointsCoreWeave operates on the pick-and-shovel side of the AI opportunity, supplying cloud computing services for enterprise clients. The company's low margins and high expen

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3 Reasons to Buy Ethereum Before January 2026

Key PointsEthereum will benefit from growth in the stablecoin and real-world asset tokenization market.Regulatory clarity may help cryptocurrencies recover from their current slump

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2 Growth Stocks to Buy For 2026 and Beyond

Key PointsVertex could have several catalysts in 2026, helping it set a strong foundation for the future. DexCom is expanding its addressable market in order to help deal with some

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3 Steps to Take to Collect the Max Monthly Social Security Check in Retirement

Key PointsPlan on working more years than the average worker does.The more taxable income you earn, the bigger your eventual payment will be -- up to a limit.You will need to wait

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Still Paying Bank Fees? How to Get the Bank Account You Deserve

Key PointsThere’s little reason to pay unnecessary bank fees in the 21st century.Banks are competing for your business. Take advantage of that fact.You have options as you choose a

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Is Netflix a Must-Own Stock for 2026?

Key PointsNetflix brought 2025 to a close with a stock split and a blockbuster deal to acquire Warner Bros.The acquisition carries pros and cons for the streaming leader, including

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3 Stock Market Predictions for 2026

Key PointsWith the market trading at elevated levels, I anticipate a correction at some point in 2026.However, this doesn't mean the stock market will necessarily have a bad year.T

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Is Brighthouse Financial Yesterday's News?

Key PointsAquarian Capital announced in November that it plans to acquire Brighthouse for $4.1 billion.The deal comes after Brighthouse had long been rumored to be an acquisition t

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Wondering What to Expect for Next Year's Social Security COLA? Here's What History Says Could Be Coming in 2026.

Key PointsRetirees will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.However, history suggests that this is part of a disappointing trend for Social Security.Potential b

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Don't Have a 401(k)? Here Are 3 Other Retirement Savings Options You Can Look At in 2026.

Key PointsWhile 401(k)s make it easy to save for retirement, there are other options available to you.Anyone with earned income can fund an IRA.An HSA is a great way to save for re

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My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now

Key PointsChewy may not be a high-growth machine, but it’s an incredibly steady grower.Silicon carbide specialist Wolfspeed is fiscally regrouped and ready to fully capitalize on i

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Is the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ) Set to Triple in 3 Years?

Key PointsThis ETF has the right ingredients for long-term growth.Expanding artificial intelligence (AI) use cases could be catalysts for this fund.AI may be stealing the show, but

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Better Stablecoin Buy: PAX Gold vs. Tether Gold

Key PointsPAX Gold and Tether Gold are stablecoins backed by gold reserves.Tether Gold is slightly cheaper, coming closer to the spot price of gold.However, the issuer of PAX Gold

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Meta's 2025 Reality Check: Three Moves That Redefined Its AI Trajectory

Key PointsMeta Platforms has traded near-term margins for long-term control of AI.Its open-source software could be the answer to building an AI ecosystem.Meta rebuilt its AI organ

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JPMorgan Chase Is Getting New Strategic Leadership, Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway

Key PointsTodd Combs, who was once considered a potential successor to Warren Buffett, will be a key figure in the bank's new domestic investment program.His departure comes as Buf

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Prediction: This Company Could Be Among the First to Reach a $5 Trillion Valuation

Key PointsIn October, Nvidia's market cap briefly topped $5 trillion.While that particular "Magnificent Seven" stock has since pulled back, another member could join the $5 trillio

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Spousal Social Security Benefits: 4 Things Retired Couples Must Know in 2026

Key PointsSpouses with no work history can still claim Social Security benefits in certain situations.The spousal benefit can be as much as 50% of the retired worker's primary insu

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Archer Aviation's 2025 Progress Was Real -- But the Hardest Part Still Lies Ahead

Key Points2025 marked Archer’s shift from vision to execution.A strong balance sheet buys time, not certainty.Execution will decide everything from here.10 stocks we like better th

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The Stock Market Is Flashing a Warning Last Seen Decades Ago, and the Federal Reserve Just Made President Trump's Tariffs Even Riskier. Here Is What History Says Could Happen Next.

Key PointsThe S&P 500's forward price-to-earnings multiple is at its highest level in decades.The Federal Reserve found that Donald Trump's tariffs may lead to higher prices in the

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Nvidia, AMD, and Micron Technology Could Help This Unstoppable ETF Turn $250,000 Into $1 Million in 10 Years

Key PointsThe artificial intelligence (AI) revolution would be at a standstill without advanced chips and components. Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Micron supply some of that

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What 2025 Tells Us About MercadoLibre's Long-Term Story

Key PointsGrowth remains strong for the Latin American e-commerce giant.However, margins are under pressure as competition grows.The story has shifted from one of pure growth to on

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1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 187% in 2026, According to Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson

Key PointsCardano founder Charles Hoskinson is bullish on crypto.Hoskinson believes that the sector will benefit from institutional adoption, among other catalysts.However, there i

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Is IonQ Stock a Buy Now?

Key PointsIonQ has a tremendous market opportunity and arguably has what it takes to capitalize on this opportunity.However, the company remains unprofitable, its valuation is sky-

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In 2026, Social Security Retirees Will Get One Year Closer to Losing $18,400 in Benefits

Key PointsMost Social Security retirees can't afford a cut to benefits.The Committee for a Responsible Budget has warned that we're just seven years away from automatic benefits cu

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Here Are My Top 2 Growth Stocks to Buy Now

Key PointsSoFi aims to offer everything on its financial services app, meeting consumer needs with innovative products.Nu is adding new customers at a fast rate and entering new re

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Silver Is Obliterating the Stock Market in 2025 With a 168% Return. Here's a Simple Way to Buy It for 2026

Key PointsSilver is a precious metal just like gold, except it's far more abundant. Silver is very useful in industrial settings, with electronics manufacturers soaking up almost h

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