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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold for a Lifetime of Passive Income

Key PointsCoca-Cola is an elite dividend payer, having increased its dividend for 63 consecutive years.Lower interest rates could drive more growth for Home Depot, fueling its long

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Up 1,200%, Should You Buy IonQ Right Now?

Key PointsIonQ reported an impressive 222% sales increase in the third quarter.But the company's losses continue to widen, and expenses are increasing. Quantum computing is still i

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Why AST SpaceMobile Stock Jumped Nearly 30% Last Month

Key PointsDecember included a "breakthrough moment" for AST SpaceMobile.AST shares more than tripled last year. The stock has continued to surge another 35% higher to start 2026. 1

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These Were the S&P 500's Top Performers in 2025. Are They Still Good Buys in 2026?

Key PointsSandisk, Western Digital, and Micron Technology were all hot buys last year.These stocks all benefited from a surge in demand for their memory and storage solutions.10 st

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2026 Social Security COLA Finalized -- Retirees Face Major Financial Hit

Key PointsRetirees are getting a 2.8% COLA in 2026.The COLA takes effect this month. Seniors are taking a hit because COLAs haven't been keeping pace with inflation -- and Medicare

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Prediction: Industrial Stocks Could Take the Lead in the Next Market Cycle. Here's 1 to Watch.

Key PointsMP Materials provides rare earth materials used in high-performance magnets for electric vehicles, defense systems, and AI data center infrastructure.The company is rapid

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Prediction: 2026 Will Be Known as the "Year of the Bubble" on Wall Street

Key PointsThe stock market has given investors plenty of reason to smile, with the S&P 500 rallying by 16% in 2025.However, historical headwinds are mounting for Wall Street, with

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What Investors Should Know About a Viking Therapeutics Insider's $2 Million Stock Sale

Key PointsOne Viking Therapeutics insider sold 57,661 shares of the company for about $1.9 million on Monday.The sale represented 23.29% of Zante's direct holdings, which fell from

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Robinhood Is Making Big Strides Into Prediction Markets. Here's How Increased Sports Betting Could Affect the Stock in 2026.

Key PointsRobinhood already has had incredible success with prediction markets, and now it's going all-in on the business opportunity.Pro and college football contracts saw surging

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Where Will Bitcoin Be in 3 Years?

Key PointsAnother financial firm filed to launch its own Bitcoin ETF.Some predictions put Bitcoin's value at $250,000 in 2028.A slowing job market could weigh down Bitcoin's value

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Blue Origin's Gain Is Boeing and Lockheed Martin's Loss

Key PointsULA CEO Tory Bruno surprisingly resigned his post in December "to pursue another opportunity."That opportunity: to take a job at ULA rival Blue Origin.These 10 stocks cou

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2 Ways Nvidia Will Make History in 2026 (Hint: You're Going to Want to Buy Now)

Key PointsNvidia should pass Alphabet as the world's most profitable company.Nvidia will cross the $6 trillion market cap threshold in 2026.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › N

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Should You Forget Bitcoin and Buy Dogecoin Instead?

Key PointsDogecoin's price is well off its peak from nearly five years ago, and it's showing no signs of making a recovery.Bitcoin has stronger brand recognition and deeper liquidi

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Applied Digital Just Solved AI's Biggest Bottleneck with Technology From the 1800s

Key PointsNatural gas turbines are expected to be sold out across the industry until around 2032, creating a significant problem for AI data centers that require substantial power.

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This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees Age 72 and Older

Key PointsAverage 401(k) balances for Americans are on the low side.Median balances are even lower, and are more representative of people's savings.Most of us will need to build bi

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The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 in Right Now

Key PointsAlphabet is playing to win in the AI market.Micron is arguably the biggest AI bargain around.Vertex Pharmaceuticals should deliver plenty of good news in 2026.10 stocks w

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Coastal Financial Insider Sells Another $1.3 Million in Stock as Shares Rise 47%

Key PointsEric Sprink, the CEO of Coast FInancial, sold 11,000 shares of the regional bank over two days at a weighted average price of around $116.69 per share, for a total of $1.

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2 AI Stocks That Could Help Make You a Fortune

Key PointsAdvanced Micro Devices' data center business is gearing up for a big year.Iren is well-positioned to benefit from growing investment in data center infrastructure.10 stoc

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1 Reason Now Is a Great Time to Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock

Key PointsWarren Buffett has officially handed the CEO job over to Greg Abel.This CEO transition is likely the most significant event in Berkshire Hathaway's history since Buffett

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Got $500? 2 Cryptocurrencies to Buy and Hold for Decades

Key PointsDuring the past decade, both Bitcoin and Ethereum are up more than 21,000%.Bitcoin has emerged as a potential long-term store of value, earning it the moniker "digital go

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This Social Security Spousal Benefits Rule Could Be a Big Disappointment

Key PointsSocial Security benefits are available based on your own work record or a spouse's work history.If your spouse made more money than you did, you may want to claim on thei

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Wall Street Thinks Will Soar 26% or More in 2026

Key PointsClearwater Energy could continue to grow with the data center boom serving as a major catalyst.Data centers are also an important growth driver for midstream energy leade

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Should You Buy Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Before Jan. 15?

Key PointsTSMC is expected to announce its Q4 2025 earnings on Jan. 15.The first three quarters of the year saw double-digit growth in revenue, net income, and EPS.TSMC is an excel

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3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold Forever

Key PointsVisa and Novartis have strong dividend track records and attractive long-term outlooks.Meta Platforms initiated a dividend two years ago, adding appeal to its already str

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Forget Chip Stocks: The Best Way to Profit From AI Is This 31%-Yielding ETF

Key PointsThe management fees of this fund are below industry averages.The fund has significantly outperformed the Nasdaq 100.10 stocks we like better than VanEck ETF Trust - VanEc

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Looking for a REIT ETF? RWR and SCHH Offer Many Similarities -- and a Few Key Differences

Key PointsRWR charges a higher expense ratio but delivers a higher dividend yield than SCHH.Both funds are pure-play U.S. REIT portfolios with similar top holdings, but RWR holds f

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The Stock Market Is Doing Something Witnessed Only 2 Times in 153 Years -- and History Is Very Clear About What Happens in the New Year.

Key PointsThe S&P 500 has climbed in the double digits in each of the past three years. Investors have piled into growth stocks and have favored those in innovative fields such as

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Why Wall Street Thinks Palantir Stock Will Stall in 2026 but That This AI Stock Will Soar 40%

Key PointsWall Street isn't all aboard the Palantir train primarily due to valuation concerns.However, analysts are overwhelmingly bullish about SAP.Wall Street is probably right t

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President Donald Trump Wanted to Make a Historic Change to Social Security in 2025. He Failed -- but This Didn't Stop Most Seniors From Winning.

Key PointsPresident Trump oversaw several Social Security changes last year, including the end of paper benefit checks and a quintupling in the overpayment garnishment rate.Donald

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3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy in January

Key PointsNvidia appears poised to resume chip sales in China.Netflix more than doubled its advertising revenue in 2025.Meta Platforms is spending heavily on AI, and that investmen

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