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Spousal Social Security Benefits: 4 Things Retired Couples Must Know in 2026 Married couples that don't understand spousal benefits could miss out on income in retirement.
Archer Aviation's 2025 Progress Was Real -- But the Hardest Part Still Lies Ahead Archer Aviation made meaningful progress in 2025, but it's too early to declare a victory.
What 2025 Tells Us About MercadoLibre's Long-Term Story MercadoLibre is still growing rapidly, but the risks are also rising.
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 187% in 2026, According to Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Cardano is one of the top cryptocurrencies in the world, making Charles Hoskinson an important voice in the field.
Is IonQ Stock a Buy Now? This rising star in quantum computing is a high-risk but potentially high-reward play.
In 2026, Social Security Retirees Will Get One Year Closer to Losing $18,400 in Benefits Social Security retirees are at risk of an impending benefits shortfall that could have serious financial consequences.
Here Are My Top 2 Growth Stocks to Buy Now These are similar companies and both have enormous long-term potential.
Got $1,000? 2 Cryptocurrencies to Buy and Hold for Decades These two longtime crypto winners are must-adds for your portfolio in 2026.
5 "Magnificent" Stocks and 1 ETF That Are Must-Owns in 2026, According to Robinhood's Retail Investors Everyday investors have made clear that five members of the "Magnificent Seven" and an ultra-popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) are the securities to own in the new year.
Where Will Dogecoin Be in 1 Year? The original meme coin is still on investors' watch lists.
Palantir Stock Is Up 150% in 2025. History Says This Will Happen Next. Most Wall Street analysts think Palantir is undervalued, but history tells a different story.
Want $300 in Super-Safe Dividend Income in 2026? Invest $2,670 Into the Following 3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks. These high-octane dividend stocks -- sporting an average yield of 11.25% -- have the catalysts needed to sustainably pad the pocketbooks of income seekers.
Should You Buy UPS Stock While It's Below $105? This beaten-down stock could deliver greater gains going forward.
Where Will Ares Capital Be in 3 Years? Ares Capital appears poised to continue delivering for shareholders over the next three years.
Chip Testing Automation: 1 Stock Set for Many Years of Double-Digit Growth AI, data centers, and electric vehicle spending will drive growth for this company in the future.
OpenAI Wants Another $100 Billion The AI trade continues to be the biggest topic on the market, and there have recently been reports that OpenAI is looking to raise another $100 billion.
Robotic Process Automation Set to Surge 466%: 1 Software Bot Stock to Buy Now ServiceNow has a proven AI chatbot platform with almost 8,400 customers and 85% of the Fortune 500.
Alphabet vs. Microsoft: Better AI Stock to Own in 2026? After outperforming in 2025, can Alphabet's stock do it again in 2026?
JPMorgan Strategist Says Huge 2026 Tax Refunds Will Be Like Stimulus Checks Tax refunds could be so big next year, they'll be like pandemic stimulus checks -- and that isn't necessarily a good thing.
Why This High-Dividend ETF Is One I Would Hold Forever This ETF brings geographic diversification to portfolios with an above-average (though not risky) dividend yield.
Nvidia, in the Last Days of 2025, Just Made a Game-Changing Move Nvidia's $20 billion move may help the company stay ahead in the fast-paced world of AI.
Could Buying High-Yield Enterprise Products Partners Today Set You Up for Life? With a hefty 6.8% yield, Enterprise Products Partners is an energy option that even conservative investors can love.
What to Do if Your Bank Closes Your Account While there are several reasons a bank may close your account, you can take steps to ensure you have an account available.
Why DigitalBridge Group Stock Rocked the Market Today There's nothing like news of a looming buyout to juice the price of a company's shares.
Why Praxis Precision Medicines Stock Popped Today A medical breakthrough is shining a light on the biotech's promising development platform.
How to Review and Rebalance Your Portfolio It's almost 2026, and soon you'll be receiving your year-end statements for all your investment accounts. You'll also hear a lot of advice about reviewing and rebalancing your portfolio.
Should You Invest $1,000 In MARA Holdings Right Now? MARA's revenue and income surged last quarter, but the share price hasn't followed suit. Here's why.
Medtronic: A Strong Contender in the Medical Device Arena Could Medtronic be the next big opportunity in the medical device sector? Join us as we break down its strengths, challenges, and future potential in this insightful episode.
Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Millionaire Maker? A major change is on the way at Berkshire Hathaway; will it still be the same company it was when Warren Buffett was CEO?
3 Quantum Computing Stocks That Could Help Make You a Fortune Rigetti, IonQ, and QCi are excellent long-term investments in this emerging market.
Plug Power Stock: Dead or Ready for Revival? Plug Power is not collapsing, but it is also far from a meaningful turnaround.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 29: UiPath Edges Higher After Morgan Stanley Price Target Increase Today, Dec. 29, 2025, UiPath continues its upward trajectory as Morgan Stanley analysts up their price target.
Carvana Stock More Than Doubled in 2025. Can It Keep Soaring In 2026? Carvana is seeing impressive growth rates in its business. But has the stock's rise gotten out of hand?
Why First Majestic Stock Sank Today In the remaing days of 2025, silver and gold stocks lost some sheen in investors' eyes.
Roth Advice Gone Wrong and Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions in 2026 These days, we're hearing a lot about the many benefits of Roth accounts. However, they're not the best choice for every investor.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 29: DigitalBridge Group Surges on Deal With SoftBank to Acquire the Company for $4 Billion On Dec. 29, 2025, a landmark SoftBank deal spotlights digital infrastructure’s role in AI growth and tests shareholder resolve.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 29: Stocks Slide as Investors Lock In Gains Today, Dec. 29, 2025, profit-taking in AI high-flyers and a sharp gold pullback contribute to a slight drop across the board.
Should You Buy Applied Digital While It's Under $56? Applied Digital stands to benefit dramatically from the soaring demand for AI infrastructure globally.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 29: Nio Rises on CEO Forecast for Over $4 Billion in Fourth Quarter Vehicle Sales On Dec. 29, 2025, investors weighed a bold sales outlook against battery reliance as Nio works toward profitability.
1 Incredible Reason to Buy Nvidia Stock Before Feb. 25 Nvidia stock has soared because of its impressive financial results. We'll see if it can keep the momentum going in February.
Why One Fund Amassed a $99 Million Varonis Stake That Ranks Among Its Top 5 Holdings With cash piling up, ARR still climbing, and a massive SaaS transition underway, this move hints at what matters more than the stock’s rough year.
Why One Fund Made a $19 Million Bet on Four Corners Property Trust Even as Shares Fell 15% This quiet REIT move looks less like bargain hunting and more like a calculated play on cash flow durability.
The Motley Fool Interviews MichaelAaron Flicker: Hacking the Human Mind MIchaelAaron Flicker is the co-author of "Hacking The Human Mind: The Behavioral Science Secrets Behind 17 of the World's Best Brands."
Warren Buffett Has 23% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Heading Into 2026 The conglomerate's longtime CEO is leaving successor Greg Abel with a stock portfolio full of great companies with enormous competitive strength.
Here's When a Bank Can Legally Freeze and Seize Your Funds Banks aren't in the practice of freezing your account or seizing your funds, and only do so under specific circumstances.
ACM Research Stock Soars 162% as One Fund's $78 Million Bet Signals Confidence in Chip Equipment Demand A big mid-rally addition reveals how one fund is leaning into the next phase of the semiconductor equipment cycle.
How Much Will $1 in Bitcoin Be Worth in 2030? Analysts have set ambitious price targets for Bitcoin in 2030. Let's see what that could mean for a small investment in the leading cryptocurrency.
Here Are the 8 States With No Income Tax Your money could stretch a lot farther in these states.
Why Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals Stock Is Plummeting Today A pharmaceutical company's success with a Phase 2 study doesn't guarantee positive results in Phase 3.
Costco's 2025: 3 Things Investors Should Know Heading Into the New Year Costco didn't have a headline-grabbing year in 2025, and that's precisely what the company intended.
Why One Fund Ditched Viper Energy in a $12 Million Exit Amid a 20% Stock Slide Shares of Viper Energy were on a tear through late last year, but the story has since soured for the stock.
Netflix vs. Spotify: Which Streaming Giant Is Poised for a Comeback in 2026? Both stocks are down since the middle of the year, but one has solid long-term competitive advantages.
Is Oklo Stock Yesterday's News? This pre-revenue, pre-licensed large-cap looks plenty overvalued.
40% Stock Sell-Off: Should You Buy the Dip? This company's stock rallied strongly on important news, but has since started to cool off as the hard work begins.
Better Dividend Stock: United Parcel Service vs. Enterprise Products Partners The risk-versus-reward profile is vastly different for UPS and Enterprise, but in this instance, dividend lovers are the big winners.
Is Fluor Stock a Millionaire Maker? Fluor's business is gaining strength, and it is monetizing a major investment; however, the market may already be factoring all of this into the stock price.
Can Chipotle Stock Turn Things Around in 2026? As diners mock "slop bowls," it looks like Chipotle's restaurant experience is losing its premium appeal. But 2026 could bring relief to shareholders.
