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Got $3,000? 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

Key PointsNvidia's GPUs lead the market.AMD is looking to steal market share from Nvidia.Broadcom's custom AI units are tackling a different part of the compute market.10 stocks we

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Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits?

Key PointsClaiming spousal benefits allows you to receive up to 50% of your partner's primary insurance amount.You must be at least 62 years old and married for at least one year t

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4 Retirement Moves to Make Before 2026 Ends

Key PointsBe sure to save aggressively and invest effectively.Think about when you'll claim Social Security.Above all, have a good plan in place.The $23,760 Social Security bonus m

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Prediction: This Growth ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 Over the Next 10 Years

Key PointsGrowth ETFs are built for above-average returns, helping beat the market over time.As tech stocks continue to surge, growth funds could be on the verge of lucrative retur

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1 Top Dividend Stock to Buy With Double-Digit Dividend Growth and an Aggressive Share Repurchase Program

Key PointsAmerican Express (AMEX) has increased its dividend by 90% in the past five years.AMEX's business model allows it to capture revenue from multiple sides of a transaction.

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Retirement Plans Changed? You May Need to Update This as Well.

Key PointsKeeping your investments in line with your risk tolerance helps you optimize your portfolio for growth while minimizing the risk of huge losses.Look over your investments

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VTI vs ITOT: What's the Better Total Market ETF Buy?

Key PointsThe Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) and the iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) both offer broad market coverage and minimal expenses.The Vanguard E

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Artificial Intelligence Needs Nuclear Energy, and Oklo Could Deliver It

Key PointsOklo is designing a small nuclear reactor that can supply enough power to keep a large data center humming. The startup has partnered with big names in data center infras

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Why Micron Stock Skyrocketed 239.1% Last Year and Has Kept Rallying in 2026

Key PointsSoaring demand for AI memory chips powered incredible sales and earnings growth for Micron last year. The company is already sold out of AI memory chips through 2026. Mic

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Why Aerovironment Stock Jumped 57% in 2025

Key PointsAerovironment soared last year on strong growth and the acquisition of BlueHalo.The stock is off to a strong start in 2026.Bookings are soaring, indicating strong momentu

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NuScale Power vs. Nano Nuclear Energy: Which Stock Will Make You Richer?

Key PointsNuScale Power and Nano Nuclear Energy are both early-stage companies looking to capitalize on renewed adoption of nuclear energy as a clean, scalable energy source.Both c

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Is Redwire Stock Yesterday's News?

Key PointsNews that SpaceX will IPO this year has recently helped spur gains for Redwire stock. Rising demand for space-based defense tech could help Redwire beat expectations. The

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1 Dirt Cheap Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Before It Joins the $2 Trillion Club in 2026

Key PointsTaiwan Semi plays an enormous role behind the scenes in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) development. Hyperscalers are planning to increase AI infrastructure spe

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This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 67

Key PointsRetirees can elect to claim Social Security benefits at different ages.It's essential to plan ahead for retirement, and Social Security is typically a significant conside

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My Top 5 Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy for 2026

Key PointsThese players are well-positioned to win in the next stages of AI growth.Certain stocks here may appeal to aggressive investors, while others make solid bets for cautious

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How Electronic Trading Has Made Tradeweb a Lot of Money

Key PointsTradeweb has played an instrumental role in bringing Wall Street fully into the electronic age.Smart strategic selection of markets to serve has resulted in immense growt

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A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: AMD's Stock Could Surge 348% Through 2030

Key PointsManagement believes it can grow its data center business at a 60% CAGR.Margin expansion could fuel further stock growth.10 stocks we like better than Advanced Micro Devic

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Should You Buy Nu Holdings Stock Before Feb. 25?

Key PointsNu's 127 million customers indicate the dominant position it has in the markets it serves. With any banking entity, macroeconomic risks are always present. Investors will

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What Would Have to Go Right for Uber Stock to Double From Here?

Key PointsMargin expansion is the make-or-break factor for the ride-hailing service.Advertising could reshape how Uber's shares are valued by investors.Delivery needs to prove that

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The Biggest Risk to Your Stock Portfolio Is Not Buying AI -- It's Buying the Wrong Kind of AI

Key PointsThe artificial intelligence industry is growing, but not all AI stocks are destined to deliver exceptional returns.Tech infrastructure is one area experiencing rapid expa

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The Crypto ETF Showdown: BITQ's Diversification vs. IBIT's Bitcoin Bet

Key PointsBITQ comes with a higher expense ratio and deeper drawdowns compared to IBIT.IBIT tracks the price of Bitcoin directly, while BITQ holds crypto-related companies, leading

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1 Hidden Reason Alphabet May Be a Brilliant Stock to Buy in 2026

Key PointsElon Musk's SpaceX is considering going public and may aim for an IPO valuation of $1.5 trillion.Alphabet owns about a 7% of SpaceX. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabe

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1 Tech Index Fund Could Turn $150 Per Month Into $700,000

Key PointsThe S&P 500 has returned an average annualized gain of more than 12% over the past 20 years.This ETF has the highest 10-year returns of any Vanguard ETF.Over a longer tim

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Could Meta Platforms Stock Help You Retire a Millionaire?

Key PointsMeta continues to spend massive amounts of money on AI-related capital expenditures. The company is already leveraging AI to boost engagement and improve ad capabilities.

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If You'd Invested $1,000 In D-Wave Stock 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Key PointsInterest in D-Wave Quantum and other pure-play quantum stocks exploded last year. The company went public in the summer of 2022 and saw its stock plummet shortly thereaft

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Should Investors Worry About Regional Banks After One Firm Dumped 1.8 Million Western Alliance Shares?

Key PointsVaughan Nelson sold 1,788,953 shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation with an estimated trade value of about $145.27 million (based on quarterly average price).The tran

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First Pacific Financial Adds TCW Flexible Income ETF Shares

Key PointsFirst Pacific Financial added 237,585 shares of TCW Flexible Income ETF shares.Post-trade, the fund holds about 2.2 million shares, valued at $86.2 millionThe stake now r

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The One Thing You Can't Do With Your RMD

Key PointsYou can't use funds from a tax-deferred plan on a Roth conversion.You can withdraw the money as required, pay taxes on it, and reinvest it in a Roth.Otherwise, you can pr

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Better Blue-Chip ETF: Vanguard's VOO vs. State Street's DIA

Key PointsDIA comes with a higher expense ratio but a slightly higher yield than VOO.VOO has delivered a stronger five-year return and tracks a far broader slice of the U.S. market

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Battle Royale: IonQ vs. Rigetti. Only One Can Make You Rich.

Key PointsIonQ and Rigetti Computing are pure-play quantum computing companies.Rigetti utilizes superconducting technology, resulting in faster gate speeds.IonQ's trapped-ion techn

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