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3 Social Security Changes Affecting Workers in 2026

Key PointsToday's new workers will have to earn more than ever to qualify for retirement benefits.The wealthiest Americans will pay Social Security taxes on an extra $8,400 in inco

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Why Nvidia's New Rubin Chips Could Spell Big Gains For This Under-the-Radar AI Stock

Key PointsNvidia released its Rubin chip platform for AI data centers, causing investors to sell Amphenol stock. But the narrative changed when analysts pointed out that the new ch

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NuScale Power Is Down 64% From Its Peak. Here's Why It Could Fall Further in 2026.

Key PointsNuclear energy stocks have surged as countries seek to expand nuclear capacity to meet energy demand.NuScale Power is a start-up developing small modular reactors (SMRs)

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How to Decide Whether You Can Afford to Keep Your Home After Divorce

Key PointsDivorcing couples commonly argue over who gets to keep the house.Even if you want the house for emotional reasons, it's important to weigh the very real financial respons

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Why Alphabet Stock Jumped 65% in 2025

Key PointsAlphabet has delivered steady growth on the top and bottom lines.A legal ruling allowed it to maintain control of Chrome.Gemini 3 has been well-received.10 stocks we like

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Why Red Cat Stock Popped Today -- Then Gave It Back

Key PointsRed Cat pre-announced strong Q4 sales this morning.Red Cat's earnings probably won't be so strong.10 stocks we like better than Red Cat › Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT)

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Schwab vs. iShares: Is SCHA or IJR the Better U.S. Small-Cap ETF?

Key PointsSCHA charges slightly lower fees than IJR and holds a much broader basket of small-cap stocks.IJR delivered a milder drawdown and a slightly higher dividend yield over th

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Prediction: This Stock Could Deliver Outsize Returns by 2027

Key PointsRobinhood delivered exceptional growth in 2025 while expanding its profit margins.Crypto trading was a major catalyst, with sales from that segment more than quadrupling

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This Top Gold Stock Could Keep Climbing in 2026

Key PointsGold has kept its positive momentum in the opening days of 2026.Agnico Eagle has good prospects for increasing production at reasonable costs.Investors seem to be assumin

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Prediction: After Underperforming the Nasdaq for 8 of the Last 10 Years, the Dow Will Beat the Nasdaq and S&P 500 in 2026

Key PointsThe Dow’s price-weighted structure is a fundamental difference that heavily affects its performance.The Dow has far more exposure to financial stocks than the market-cap

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Scared to Tap Your Retirement Savings? 3 Things to Do.

Key PointsYou may be anxious to start raiding the nest egg you've built.Having a withdrawal rate you're comfortable with could ease those fears.Remind yourself why you saved all of

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Motley Fool Survey Reveals Why AI Investors Aren't Worried About a Bubble. Here Are 2 AI Stocks to Buy in 2026.

Key PointsAI investors remain bullish on AI stocks, with nine out of 10 planning to maintain or increase their positions.Nvidia has a 92% share of the GPU market and benefits from

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Why Intel Stock Popped Today

Key PointsKeyBanc analyst John Vinh upgraded Intel to overweight this morning.Strong demand for AI chips has Intel sold out and ready to raise prices.10 stocks we like better than

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Buy These 3 AI ETFs Now: They Could Be Worth $15 Million in 30 Years

Key PointsAI stocks have been helping power the market higher for the past three years.The Roundhill's Generative AI ETF, Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF, and Inv

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Wall Street Has a New Favorite Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock for 2026 -- With Nearly 100% of Analysts Covering It Rating It a Buy (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)

Key PointsSemiconductor stocks have been some of the hottest performers of the AI revolution. Broadcom is uniquely positioned to benefit from secular tailwinds fueling investments

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3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

Key PointsTech stocks Amazon and Alphabet both boast a massive economic moat.Moody's provides a credit-rating service whose scope can't be easily duplicated.Aon's stock has been fl

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Should You Invest $500 in Archer Aviation Right Now?​

Key PointsArcher Aviation is pre-revenue now, but it will close in on almost $1 billion in annual revenue by 2028.It has less than half the market cap of its closest competitor, bu

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MMHP Investment Advisors Opens $6 Million Position in Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO)

Key PointsMMHP acquired 9,484 shares of PHO in a trade valued at $6,467,384 (estimate based on quarterly average price).Quarter-end position value increased by $6,467,384, reflecti

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Why Advanced Micro Devices Stock Popped Today

Key PointsKeyBanc analyst John Vinh upgraded AMD stock to overweight today.Vinh sees AI chips making up one-third of AMD's revenue in 2026.10 stocks we like better than Advanced Mi

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Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock Will Outperform Nvidia in 2026 (Hint: It's Not AMD)

Key PointsChip stocks have been some of the biggest winners thanks to booming demand for generative AI.Rising AI workloads are fueling more demand for memory and storage solutions.

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2 Growth Stocks That Could Double Your Money By 2032

Key PointsNetflix's messy acquisition battle does little to alter its dominance in the streaming market. E-commerce specialist Shopify has finally turned profitable and has a vast

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Eli Lilly vs Novo Nordisk: Which Company Will Dominate the Weight Loss Drug Market in 2026?

Key PointsEli Lilly and Novo Nordisk make the world’s most popular weight loss drugs.These injectable products have generated double-digit growth, with revenue reaching blockbuster

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Medicare Will No Longer Cover This Popular Service Starting Jan. 31

Key PointsRetirees have come to rely on a convenient medical service. Medicare will only provide coverage for this service through Jan. 30, 2026. After that, strict new limits are

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The 2 Biggest Risks AI Stock Investors Fear Most (It's Not What You'd Expect)

Key PointsInvestors are concerned about the quality of the data used by artificial intelligence (AI) companies and their data security measures.Valuation risk is another potential

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5 Reasons I'll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70 -- and 5 Reasons I May Delay

Key PointsYou can start collecting your Social Security benefits as early as age 62 or as late as age 70.Most of us would be best off waiting until age 70 -- if we can.For plenty o

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Could MercadoLibre Stock Set Patient Investors Up for Life?​

Key PointsAt a $110 billion market cap, outsize growth is still possible but won't come as easy as it did in past years.The company's total addressable market indicates it will rem

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Here Are the Top 3 Stocks on My Watch List Right Now

The stock market is near all-time highs, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities to be found. In this short video, I discuss the top three stocks I'm considering adding to

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Prediction: This Spectacular Vanguard ETF Will Beat the S&P 500 (Again) in 2026

Key PointsThe S&P 500 index gained 17% during 2025, but the S&P 500 Growth index soared by 21%.The S&P 500 Growth index invests in 216 of the best-performing growth stocks from the

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Can Novo Nordisk Unseat Eli Lilly as the Weight Loss Drug Leader in 2026?

Key PointsNovo Nordisk launched an oral version of its best-selling weight management medicine.It may not help catch up to Eli Lilly, whose oral anti-obesity drug is also expected

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1 Stock I'd Buy Before Nio in 2026

Key PointsNio's deliveries are up despite EV turbulence, but its long history of unprofitability is concerning.SoFi looks like a more promising stock due to its crypto feature and

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