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CHAT vs. FTEC: Is Concentrated AI Exposure or Broad Tech Diversification the Better Play Right Now?

Key PointsThe Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) has significantly outperformed over the past year.The Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) provides b

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If a Bear Market Is Coming, Here's What All of the Smartest Investors Are Doing Right Now

Key PointsBear markets follow bull markets, and vice versa. The smartest investors prepare for the inevitable downturns during the upturns.10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&

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Better Dividend King to Buy Right Now: Abbott Labs or Johnson & Johnson?

Key PointsAbbott Laboratories has faced challenges, but it should successfully overcome them.Johnson & Johnson is performing well, and there could be more to come ahead. One of the

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Oracle vs. Amazon: Which Is the Better AI Cloud Stock to Own for the Next 5 Years?

Key PointsOracle's infrastructure may be cheaper and better-suited for AI workloads, but its heavy dependence on major client OpenAI has made many investors nervous.Amazon operates

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The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Estimates Social Security Cuts for Couples if the System Is Not Fixed

Key PointsWhile they may not happen, retirees should factor potential cuts into their long-term financial planning.Advocacy groups for Social Security reform are working to protect

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FHLC vs. PJP: Which Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

Key PointsFidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF (FHLC) offers a significantly lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than the Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF (PJP).PJP provides

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Vistra Is the Quietest Big Winner of the AI Power Boom. Here's Why.

Key PointsGoldman Sachs forecasts that U.S. data center power demand will double by 2027, creating opportunities for independent power producers like Vistra.Vistra sells power to w

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This Company Has Raised Its Dividend for 72 Straight Years. Almost Nobody Talks About It.

Key PointsMost investors have probably never heard of American States Water. The sleepy water utility is an elite dividend growth stock. 10 stocks we like better than American Stat

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Prediction: ExxonMobil Raises Its Dividend More Than Wall Street Expects

Key PointsExxonMobil’s last three dividend hikes each added $0.04 to the quarterly per-share payout.The oil giant can easily exceed that with its next payout increase.It may be com

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Why Social Security Can't Be the Center of Your Retirement Income Plan

Key PointsIt's OK to factor Social Security into your retirement income.It's not OK to make those benefits your sole source of income.Make sure you understand how much income Socia

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2 Energy Stocks Riding the Data Center Power Crunch

Key PointsConstellation Energy owns the U.S.' largest nuclear power fleet.Nuclear power is ideal for data centers because it's carbon-free and can provide 24/7 power.GE Vernova's b

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Walmart Just Posted Its Biggest One-Day Drop Since 2022. History Says What Its Big Drops Have Been Worth.

Key PointsWalmart fell 9.2% on Aug. 20 to $103.84, its biggest one-day drop since May 2022.U.S. comparable sales grew 2.6%, down from 4.1% in the first quarter and 4.6% a year earl

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Billionaires Stanley Druckenmiller and Dan Loeb Both Sold Broadcom and Piled Into This Virtual Monopoly Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Instead

Key PointsWhile Broadcom supplies critical components to AI data centers, the stock's valuation is a bit rich.Meanwhile, Druckenmiller and Loeb both piled into the same "Magnificen

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A Grocery Outlet Insider Purchases 8,000 Shares Amid a 40% Stock Decline

Key PointsThe insider acquired 8,000 shares on August 20, 2026, for a total transaction value of $87,200.The purchase increased the insider's direct equity holdings by 12%.The tran

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3 Ways to Maximize Social Security Without Working Longer

Key PointsSocial Security is an important source of guaranteed lifetime income.You may be able to maximize your benefits in multiple ways without working longer. Being strategic on

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I Love NuScale Stock for 1 Reason, and It's Not What You Think

Key PointsAI companies need more power quickly.NuScale Power's biggest growth catalyst could hit this year.10 stocks we like better than NuScale Power ›(function(){var m=document.g

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Is Dropbox Stock a Buy as Revenue Grows Under 1% and Insiders Dispose of Shares?

Key PointsWilliam T. Yoon disposed of 16,833 shares on August 17 for a value of approximately $579,000.The transaction reduced the executive's direct holdings by 5%, occurring as t

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Target Just Reported Earnings. Here's Whether the Dividend King Is Still a Buy.

Key PointsBig-box retailer Target's Q2 results were healthy, underscoring that its new CEO's plans are gaining traction.It's looking for similar progress at least for the remainder

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A Dropbox Executive Sold $1 Million in Stock Last Week. Here's What Long-Term Investors Should Know

Key PointsThe disposition of 30,650 shares realized a total value of $1 million based on weighted average execution prices.The transactions reduced the insider's direct equity hold

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The U.S. National Debt Officially Surpassed $40 Trillion in August: Here's What History Says This Means for the Stock Market

Key PointsThe U.S. federal debt burden has exploded by almost five-fold in the past two decades.Ongoing fiscal deficits result in more liquidity being pumped into the economy, supp

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SentinelOne Is Up 42% This Year and Reports Earnings on August 27. Should You Buy Before the Earnings Release?

Key PointsSentinelOne's AI-native platform helps it stand out in a competitive industry.Other cybersecurity stocks offer investors higher market shares and larger returns.10 stocks

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Dropbox's Chief Accounting Officer Had 5,854 Shares Withheld. Here's What Investors Should Know

Key PointsThe disposal of 5,854 shares on August 17 represented an estimated value of $201,500.The transaction reduced the insider's direct equity holdings by 5%.This was a non-dis

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Broadcom vs. Marvell Technology: 1 Critical Metric Decides the Better Custom AI Chip Stock

Key PointsAI hyperscalers demand better performance at a lower price point.Broadcom and Marvell each have an elite list of clients. 10 stocks we like better than Broadcom ›(functio

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Should You Buy Oracle Stock Before September? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Key PointsOracle stock has plummeted by 56% from last year's peak, but that doesn't mean it's a good buy at the current price. Wall Street is worried about Oracle's mounting debts

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An e.l.f. Beauty Insider Sells 5,718 Shares. Here's What That Means for Investors.

Key PointsThe executive sold 5,718 shares for a total value of $571,800 on August 19, 2026.The transaction represents a 4% reduction in the executive's direct equity holdings.Direc

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Your Last Chance to Buy Nvidia Stock for Cheap in 2026 May Be Near

Key PointsNvidia reports Q2 earnings on Wednesday, Aug. 26.The stock is far cheaper than many companies it's commonly compared to. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia ›(function()

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Is This $7 Stock Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?

Key PointsSoundHound AI recently signed some major deals with large companies.Now that the hype that previously surrounded the company has died down, the stock isn't super expensiv

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Gas Turbine Prices Are on Track to Nearly Triple. These Stocks Are Cashing In

Key PointsAI data centers are being built faster than the power utility industry can add electricity-generating capacity.That’s why the artificial intelligence industry is taking p

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Dropbox's CFO Filed Days After Raising Guidance. What Should Investors Make of the Sequence?

Key PointsTennenbaum disposed of 20,326 shares at $34.42 per share, representing a total transaction value of $699,621.This non-discretionary transaction reduced the insider's dire

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Greg Abel Just Spent $23.5 Billion on 9 Stocks for Berkshire Hathaway. Here's the Best of the Bunch.

Key PointsWarren Buffett is still advising Greg Abel on capital allocation and stock investments.Berkshire put a significant amount of cash into stocks last quarter, investing in n

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