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You Probably Can't Claim Social Security the Moment You Turn 62. Here's Why.

Key PointsYou can only claim Social Security the month you turn 62 if you were born on the first or second of the month.Delaying your Social Security application slowly increases t

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McDonald's Yields 3%, the Highest in Over 6 Years. Is the Dow Dividend Stock a Value Trap or Too Cheap to Ignore?

Key PointsShares of fast-food chain McDonald’s have taken a sizeable tumble in response to disappointing sales.It remains to be seen how well or how quickly the reasons for this we

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Here Are the Companies in Nvidia's $99 Billion Artificial Intelligence (AI) Portfolio. These 3 Are the Best of the Bunch

Key PointsThe semiconductor giant is invested in a number of public companies as well as high-profile start-ups.Nvidia's investments touch neoclouds, frontier labs, space explorati

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Warren Buffett Made Apple Berkshire Hathaway's Single Largest Stock Position: $10,000 Invested 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Roughly $122,400 Today

Key PointsApple possesses many of the characteristics that Warren Buffett loves in a company, such as a strong brand and shareholder-friendly management.Apple has proven to be a te

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Nvidia vs. Broadcom: Which Trillion-Dollar AI Chip Stock Has More Upside After Their Latest Earnings?

Key PointsNvidia is guiding toward 70% revenue growth next year thanks to scaling Blackwell and Vera Rubin CPU shipments.Broadcom expects its AI chip business to continue doubling

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Forget Screeners and Hot Tips: Here's How I Actually Research a Stock Using Fundamentals That Matter

Key PointsRevenue growth is a key factor in long-term investment returns. Business quality will help sustain the company's durability. Management decisions are crucial for generati

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Billionaire Bill Ackman Trimmed This Big Tech Position to Back These 2 AI Contenders

Key PointsAmazon remains a top cloud computing and e-commerce stock to own.Microsoft is seeing strong cloud and enterprise software growth.Meta's platform is a great AI flywheel, w

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Will Micron Technology Stock Soar to $1,500 After Sept. 30?

Key PointsMicron Technology is one of the world's top suppliers of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for data centers.Micron can dictate prices due to the global shortage of HBM, which i

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Prediction: This Memory Stock Could Surge 233% Over the Next 3 Years (Hint: It's not Micron or Sandisk)

Key PointsSK Hynix is poised to deliver significantly stronger earnings growth than analysts' expectations.The company will benefit from strong demand for memory and the ongoing su

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Sept. 16 Will Provide a Clearer Path for Interest Rates -- These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Win Either Way

Key PointsAres Capital has 71% of its portfolio in floating rate investments. Starwood Capital's commercial and infrastructure loan portfolios are predominantly floating-rate debt.

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3 Tips to Help You Max Out Your IRA Before the End of 2026

Key PointsMake regular IRA contributions on a set schedule for the remainder of 2026.Increase your contribution rate, if possible, or consider a side hustle.Put any year-end bonus

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If You'd Invested $5,000 in VGT 10 Years Ago, Here's Exactly How Much You'd Have Today

Key PointsThe Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has averaged over 23% annual returns over the past decade.Much of VGT's growth has come at the hands of the current AI boom.

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Could Upstart 10x From Here? The AI Fintech Platform Could Be the Most Misunderstood Stock on the Market

Key PointsCEO Paul Gu called the perception gap facing Upstart "quite severe."The company has made its business much more resilient in the last few years.Investors seem to be ignor

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The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Key PointsVita Coco’s Copra acquisition gives it greater control over production and supply, reducing its dependence on outside sources.Despite the stock’s recent decline, I see th

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Rivian vs. Lucid: This Stock Is Clearly the Better Buy

Key PointsIndustry pioneer Tesla proved that scaling electric vehicle sales is possible.EV sales today hinge on a company's ability to target the robotaxi industry.10 stocks we lik

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Berkshire Hathaway Has Nearly 14% of Its $359 Billion Portfolio Invested in This Winning Stock That's Doubled in 5 Years

Key PointsBerkshire has a sizable stake in American Express, which has grown to be its second-biggest holding.American Express has positioned its brand to attract an affluent custo

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Retiring in 2027? 3 Essential Financial Moves to Make

Key PointsMake sure you have a well-thought-out budget.Figure out when you'll claim Social Security.Stress-test your income plan to ensure it holds up.The $23,760 Social Security b

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Prediction: 2 AI Semiconductor Stocks That Will Join Micron and Broadcom in the $1 Trillion Club by 2028

Key PointsThis chipmaker's new rack-scale system could help it gain share in data center real estate over the next few years.This company is massively expanding its capacity to mee

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UPS Cut Amazon Volumes on Purpose. The Margin Data Says It Worked.

Key PointsEarly last year, UPS began scaling back the amount of work it was doing for Amazon.Although the partnership generated plenty of revenue, it was also crimping profits.Whil

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Where Will XRP Be in 3 Years?

Key PointsXRP has no real-world utility, and its value has dropped 55% over the past year.AI stocks offer a far better investment opportunity than risky cryptos.10 stocks we like b

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A Bear Market Is Coming at Some Point. History Says That's Actually Good News for Investors.

Key PointsU.S. stocks experience a bear market every six years, on average, so it's critical to maintain a long-term perspective.Investors who believe a bear market is coming shoul

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Predicting Intel's Value by 2030 Could Make It Worth a Look Right Now

Key PointsHealthy server CPU demand and tight supply will be a tailwind for Intel.The company's accelerating revenue growth can send the stock higher by 2030. 10 stocks we like bet

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Why a Lower Social Security COLA Forecast for 2027 Could Be Good News for Retirees

Key PointsThe 2027 COLA may not be as large as some earlier estimates suggest.A smaller COLA would mean Social Security checks don't increase by as much in 2027.This could actually

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Skipping Social Security Could Pay Off Big Time in This 1 Scenario

Key PointsSkipping Social Security could increase survivor benefits available to your loved ones after your death.Delaying Social Security benefits increases your monthly checks un

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Can New iPhone Duo Power Apple's Stock Higher?

Key PointsFoldable smartphones are not new, but Apple is looking to refine the category.The Duo has received wide praise so far for both its hardware and software. 10 stocks we lik

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History Says September Is a Terrible Month for the S&P 500 Index and for Other Stocks. Here's Why I'm Still Investing Anyway.

Key PointsThere's not much to do about the "September Effect," unless you sell out of stocks.That introduces other problems, which investors would do best to avoid.Staying the cour

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Costco Stock Price Forecast: Here's What a $10,000 Investment Today Could Be Worth by September 2027

Key PointsThe Costco Wholesale stock price has trailed the S&P 500's returns over the past 12 months. The stock price is trading noticeably lower than its 52-week high of $1,096.50

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Google Bought YouTube for $1.65 Billion in 2006. The Streaming Platform Is Now the Main Driver of a Roughly $93 Billion Business at Alphabet.

Key PointsNot only has YouTube's reach and revenue grown exponentially since Google bought it, but it has also become a leader in the entire content industry.The world is moving to

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Forget President Donald Trump's $5,000 Dividend Promise. Investors Can Start Earning Passive Income Right Now With These 3 Fantastic Dividend Stocks Yielding 3.3% to 5.5%.

Key PointsPresident Trump's $5,000 dividend promise came with few details.Instead of banking on a promise like this, why not just start earning passive income by investing in stron

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Oklo vs. NuScale vs. TMC: 3 Speculative Bets, Ranked By Which One Pays Off First.

Key PointsNuScale Power has an approved nuclear reactor design and is looking for its first customer.Oklo is working to build nuclear reactors, which it will own and operate.TMC Th

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