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Here's Why Albemarle Stock Surged Higher This Week

Key PointsManagement's cost-cutting and refocusing on its core business is setting the company up for a dramatic increase in profits. The lithium cycle is turning, supported by eme

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1 Vanguard ETF I'm Buying in 2026 and Holding Forever

Key PointsU.S. stocks continue to rise in 2026, but the composition of the rally is looking much different.Small caps are outperforming, cyclicals are beating the S&P 500, and tech

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Bond ETFs: Your Tax Bracket Decides the Winner Between AGG and MUB

Key PointsAGG carries a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than MUB.AGG has seen stronger 1-year returns but experienced a deeper five-year drawdown. Both funds

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Inside One Fund's $21 Million Bet on Hilton Grand Vacations Stock

Key PointsConnecticut-based Iridian Asset Management bought 190,909 shares of Hilton Grand Vacations; the estimated trade size $8.11 million based on quarterly average price.Meanwh

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5 Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More to Buy Right Now for Passive Income

Key PointsVerizon has increased its dividend for 19 years in a row. Oneok has delivered over a quarter century of dividend stability and growth. NNN REIT has increased its dividend

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Investing in Small-Cap ETFs: ISCG's Lower Fees or SLYG's Higher Dividend?

Key PointsISCG charges a lower expense ratio but has a slightly lower dividend yield than SLYG.ISCG posted a much higher one-year return but experienced a notably deeper five-year

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Will the End of the Rules-Based International Order Help Bitcoin or Hurt It?

Key PointsPolitical and business leaders from around the globe are meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week.One leader in particular -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney -- had s

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1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Wall Street Thinks Investors Are Still Underestimating

Key PointsA recent acquisition will move Serve Robotics' platform into a large new market. Analysts who are already bullish will now need to consider an even bigger addressable mar

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Why Some Long-Term Investors Favor Ethereum Over Other Digital Assets

Key PointsEthereum is a good pick to hold for the long term.It's the central hub for decentralized finance in the crypto sector.There's also reason to believe it'll be effective at

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3 AI Energy Stocks That Could Power Both Growth and Future Dividends

Key PointsAI is driving demand for energy; power companies across the country are set to profit. Constellation and NextEra have contracted with big tech companies to power their da

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If You'd Invested $1,000 in Dogecoin 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Key PointsDogecoin's five-year returns are an impressive 1,380%, well ahead of several other top cryptocurrencies.However, it hit an all-time high on May 7, 2021, and has plummeted

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$11.1 Million Exit After a 39% Slide Signals a Hard Reset on This Auto Retailer

Key PointsCourant Investment Management sold all 247,520 shares of CarMax in the fourth quarter.The estimated trade size was $11.11 million.The CarMax position previously represent

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If I Had to Bet on 1 Vanguard ETF Outperforming the Market in 2026, This Would Be It

Key PointsThe Vanguard Growth ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 in 15 of its 22 years.The "Magnificent Seven" stocks account for close to 58% of the fund.Growth in cloud computing,

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Is Ford Stock a Buy Now?

Key PointsFord trades at a cheap forward price-to-earnings ratio, resulting in a high dividend yield.A huge manufacturing presence makes this business an important part of the U.S.

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Treasury Lockdown or Income Adventure? Here's What Sets IEI and FBND Apart.

Key PointsFBND offers a higher dividend yield but comes with a steeper expense ratio than IEI.FBND holds a much broader mix of sectors, while IEI sticks exclusively to Treasuries.I

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Whatever You Do, Don't Buy Cardano Until This 1 Thing Happens

Key PointsCardano is a blockchain intended for smart contracts.It isn't the only one.It needs to do something better than its peers to succeed. 10 stocks we like better than Cardan

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Better Crypto Buy: Bitcoin vs. XRP

Key PointsBitcoin and XRP are tumbling amid economic and geopolitical turmoil.XRP has gained broader acceptance but remains far more speculative than Bitcoin.Bitcoin has weathered

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What Are the 3 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now?

Key PointsNvidia remains the king of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.Broadcom has a huge opportunity with its custom, application-specific chips.With HBM demand soaring

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8 Medicare Changes Every Enrollee Should Know About in 2026

Key PointsSome Medicare costs are going up -- which is no suprise.Some costs, though, including some prescription drug costs, are going down.Original Medicare is testing prior auth

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3 No-Brainer AI Stocks to Buy Right Now

Key PointsAlphabet's Gemini model is emerging as a top option.Meta Platforms is already seeing some return on investment.Nvidia's new architecture provides a huge upgrade. 10 stock

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Why a $17.2 Million Bet on Small Caps Signals Risk Appetite in 2026

Key PointsSystelligence acquired 72,824 shares of VTWG worth an estimated $17.19 million.The transaction represented a 3.27% increase relative to the fund’s $525.29 million reporta

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President Trump Might Ban Defense Contractor Dividends. What Does That Mean for Investors?

Key PointsTrump wants to make a larger defense budget dependent on contractors investing more in production.Contractors who fail to meet production targets may be forbidden to pay

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Working While Collecting Early Social Security? How Working Affects Your Benefits.

Key PointsSocial Security recipients who work after they reach full retirement age (FRA) are free to earn an unlimited amount of money. Workers younger than FRA who earn more than

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I Picked 3M as a Top Value Stock for 2025, But Is It Still a Great Value Today?

Key Points3M's operational improvements are strengthening the buy case for the stock. The recent dip is creating a buying opportunity. 10 stocks we like better than 3M › 3M's (NYSE

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Should You Buy Alphabet Stock Before Feb. 4?

Key PointsArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming Alphabet's flagship Google Search and Google Cloud businesses. The company will report its latest quarterly operating results

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1 Unstoppable Stock I'm Buying on the Dip for My Daughter's Portfolio in 2026

Key PointsThis stock's struggling share price doesn't match its robust operational improvement, creating a buying opportunity.The business offers many reasons for both my daughter

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Taking Your RMD in January vs. December: Which Strategy Makes Sense for You?

Key PointsRequired minimum distributions (RMDs) begin the year you turn 73.Failing to take your RMDs can result in a penalty of up to 25% of the amount you didn't withdraw.Some peo

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Should You Forget Robinhood and Buy SoFi Instead?

Key PointsRobinhood is one of the most popular trading platforms and has nearly 27 million funded accounts. SoFi is a diversified fintech company with a fast-growing customer base.

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1 Excellent Energy Stock to Buy Now Before the Next Phase of America's Nuclear Renaissance

Key PointsBWX Technologies is a leader in nuclear engineering with a 75-year history building nuclear propulsion systems. The company is well positioned to provide small modular re

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Here's How to Tell If You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits

Key PointsEligibility for spousal Social Security benefits is based on several factors, including your age and how long you've been married.Some requirements for spousal benefits h

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