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As investors surely already know, bellwether Intel Corp (INTC) has become the black sheep of the semiconductor family. Late to the game in shifting from CPUs to GPUs, Intel has lost industry leadership to Nvidia (NVDA) and long-term competitor Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). That fact is crystal clear when recognizing that NVDA stock’s market cap

If there is one thing that investors can expect when putting money to work in the energy sector, it is volatility. Oil and natural gas, as commodities, have a long history of swift, often dramatic price moves. This is why investors looking at the sector should probably consider sticking to the biggest and best companies,

All Social Security beneficiaries are getting a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year — or at least they are on paper. This will increase monthly benefit amounts for all recipients, including those claiming spousal Social Security. At the same time, a crucial retiree expense is set to rise in 2025. It likely won’t eat up

President Donald J. Trump signs the Tax Cut and Reform Bill in the Oval Office at The White House in Washington, DC on December 22, 2017. Brendan Smialowski | AFP via Getty Images There’s tax uncertainty heading into 2025 as Congress prepares to negotiate President-elect Donald Trump’s economic agenda. But there could be lessons for

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is an old saying that should be heeded when considering high-yield dividend stocks. A great example is the nearly 15% yield on offer from AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC). It is, in fact, too good to be true if you need a reliable income stream. Most investors would probably

The U.S. stock market posted a stellar performance in 2024, with the benchmark S&P 500 index reaching an all-time high closing value of 6,090.27 on Dec. 6. But things may turn even better in 2025. According to Charles Schwab, based on 14 interest rate cycles since 1929, the S&P 500 index has posted positive returns 12

Kim Vaccarella’s closet used to be a graveyard of discarded beach bags.  In 2008, the mother of two boys was on a never-ending search to find a bag that she could use during her family’s frequent trips to the Jersey Shore. Straw and mesh bags didn’t hold up well to the sand and moisture of

Normally, you might expect to achieve significant gains from stocks if you invest in them for years, perhaps decades. But given how hot the stock market has been this year, some stocks have produced life-changing returns in much shorter time frames. While chipmaker Nvidia is an obvious example of a top growth stock to own

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) have enjoyed contrasting fortunes on the stock market in 2024, with one of these names delivering stellar gains while the other one is in the red. More specifically, AMD stock’s decline of 13% this year pales in comparison to the impressive 76% surge in Marvell’s