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Where Will Nike Be in 5 Years? Nike is hoping that it can perform better for shareholders going forward.
Is Rigetti Computing Stock a Buy or Sell After a Director Dumped Shares Worth $1.3 Million? Rigetti Computing develops quantum processors and cloud services; a key insider recently trimmed their stake, SEC filings reveal.
3 Types of Cryptocurrencies That Can Diversify a Tech-Heavy Portfolio While many cryptocurrencies are highly correlated with tech, these cryptocurrencies are not.
GQRE vs. REET: The Rising ETF Against the Largest Global Real Estate ETF This real estate ETF uses strict criteria to maximize quality assets, but is it good enough to match up against the world's largest global real estate ETF?
SOXX Delivered Larger Gains Than XLK, but With Greater Risk and Volatility From fees to diversification, key differences between these tech ETFs could influence your portfolio’s risk and sector exposure.
President Sells 25,000 EverCommerce Shares for $250,000 EverCommerce, a SaaS provider for service-based businesses, reported a notable insider sale amid a steady pattern of monthly dispositions.
Why Ubiquiti Rallied 67% in 2025 Ubiquiti accelerated its growth, paid down debt, and increased shareholder returns.
Want to Invest in Quantum Computing? These 3 Stocks Are Great Buys Right Now. Investing in the pure-play start-ups is not the only way to gain exposure to this nascent technology.
3 Reasons Small-Cap Stocks Could Outperform in 2026 -- and 1 Fund to Buy Now Small-cap stocks have historically outperformed their bigger siblings, and there are three reasons 2026 could see that trend reassert itself.
VNQI vs. HAUZ: These ETFs Offer Investors Exposure to Real Estate Around the World Want to take your real investments global? These top real estate ETFs offer international income.
This ETF Is the Simplest Path to $1 Million in 2026 You don't need to be a stock market genius to build a million-dollar portfolio.
ISCV vs. IWN: ISCV Offers Lower Costs But IWN Provides Greater Liquidity Expense ratios, sector tilts, and portfolio breadth set these two small-cap value ETFs apart for investors weighing costs versus coverage.
Clearwater Analytics CTO Executes Mandated Tax Sale After $8.4 Billion Acquisition Agreement Clearwater Analytics, a SaaS provider for institutional investors, announced on Dec. 21 that it is being taken private.
Why Shares of C3.ai Stock Collapsed In 2025 The company is failing to grow during the AI boom and is burning a boatload of cash.
ICF vs. XLRE: Real Estate ETFs That Can Build Up Your Portfolio These two real estate ETFs offer high dividend payouts, but is one fund's payouts too good to be true?
3 Reasons to Buy Rivian Stock in 2026 The embattled automaker may be on the cusp of a turnaround.
This Fund Dumped a $16 Million Waystar Stake as Shares Lagged the Market by Nearly 30 Points Waystar specializes in cloud-based payment solutions for the healthcare industry, serving providers with financial and analytics tools.
3 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in January The artificial intelligence ASICs market is heating up, and it's time to buy some top stocks in this field in January.
Is It Possible to Save Too Much for Retirement? Here's What to Consider. Saving money is good for your financial future, but it's possible to put too much cash in your retirement account.
This Fund Sold $81 Million of Ollie's Stock, but Kept a Nearly $100 Million Bet After a 13% Year Ollie’s Bargain Outlet specializes in discounted brand name merchandise across over 600 stores in 34 states, targeting value-focused shoppers.
Clear Secure Insider Unloads 14,000 Shares as Company Launches Free Digital ID Clear Secure launched the free CLEAR ID in December for more than 250 TSA checkpoints nationwide.
Badger Meter's Plan for Smart-Water Dominance in 2026 Customers want its technology, and they're willing to pay for it.
IJT vs. RZG: Two Small-Cap ETFs But One Has Performed Largely Better These two small-cap ETFs, but one of the funds, take their growth standards to another level.
Is Extreme Networks Stock a Buy or Sell After the CEO Sold 50,000 Shares? This global networking solutions provider saw a notable insider sale amid a year marked by modest revenue growth and share price decline.
Is the Stock Market Going to Crash in 2026? Here Is What History Suggests Important indicators are flashing warning signs to investors that the stock market may be getting overvalued.
3 Retirement Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make Avoiding retirement mistakes is key to making a successful plan for financial stability as a senior.
Why SoundHound AI Stock Collapsed In 2025 The voice AI company is growing quickly, but is highly unprofitable.
Aeva Technologies' CEO Sold 488,000 Shares Worth $6.3 Million This LiDAR-on-chip innovator, serving automated driving and tech markets, reported a notable insider sale in its latest SEC filing.
A Little Good News for Ford Investors Good news for Ford investors: Recent sales data support Ford's major decision to pivot away from full electric vehicles.
WESPAC Advisors Increased Its Position in First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure. Is the Index Fund a Buy? The GRID index fund tracks companies advancing smart grid infrastructure and energy management, targeting growth in the evolving clean energy sector.
Want $1 Million in Retirement? 11 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades. These funds can get you to $1 million -- though you may want to aim higher. (They can get you there, too.)
NZAC vs. URTH: How A Climate-Focused ETF Matches Up With An International Powerhouse These two ETFs have different missions, yet their holdings are more similar than you might think.
An Etsy Insider Sold 5,600 Shares for $329,000 This specialty e-commerce platform for handmade and vintage goods reported a notable insider sale after a year of double-digit returns.
2 Vanguard ETFs to Own in 2026 and 1 I'm Avoiding Tech remains a popular investing choice heading into 2026. I see a few other areas of the market that investors should be watching instead.
Is United Natural Foods Stock a Buy After a Director Purchased 17,000 Shares? North America's leading natural foods distributor reported a notable insider buy following a period of administrative-only filings.
2 S&P 500 ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold Forever If you are looking to invest in stocks, Wall Street legend Warren Buffett suggests the S&P 500 index.
ISCV vs. IJJ: The Rising Small-Cap ETF That Challenges the Popular Mid-Cap ETF ISCV and IJJ are both popular equity ETFs, but how do they compare against one another?
The Ultimate High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now for 2026 This steady-Eddie food stock offers a 5.8% dividend yield and currently trades at a decade-low valuation.
Is It Too Late to Buy Planet Labs Stock? The stock is up by more than 400% over the last year.
1 Right You Sign Away When You Open a New Bank Account Right of offset allows your bank or credit union to withdraw funds from your account to pay certain debts.
Investing in Real Estate? VNQI Goes Global While GQRE Focuses on Quality. Explore how each ETF’s unique approach to global real estate shapes risk, diversification, and portfolio fit for investors.
Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Benefits State benefit taxes are largely fading into the past, but they remain alive and well in these places.
1 Stock I'd Buy Before NNE Nano Nuclear Energy has generated huge returns, but it will take multiple years before commercialization even starts.
Here's Why MP Materials Stock Slumped in December (And Why It's Surging in 2026) A look at the factors driving the rollercoaster ride in the rare-earth materials and magnets stock.
Is CoreWeave Stock Yesterday's News? The company's share price has taken a hit, dropping over 50% from its 52-week high.
Think You Know Altria? Here's 1 Little-Known Fact You Can't Overlook. Wall Street has a very short memory, but you shouldn't ignore this worrying trend at Altria.
Prediction: Tesla's EV Sales Will Return to Growth in 2026 A return to growth in EVs will strengthen the investment case for buying the stock.
Here's Why I Wouldn't Touch Rivian With a 10-Foot Pole Rivian's status as a luxury EV maker makes things worse, since people are looking for used cars and entry-level new vehicles.
YieldMax TSLA ETF Is Interesting, But Here's What I'd Buy Instead The YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF has a jaw-dropping yield, but another ETF may be more suitable for income investors.
Is It Really a Tax Haven? What to Know Before Moving to a No-Income-Tax State. People are going to Florida and Texas to avoid income taxes, but doing so can be more expensive than you think.
SLYV and ISCV Both Offer Small-Cap Value Diversification, but Which One Is the Better Investment? Expense ratio, stock count, and risk profile set these two small-cap value ETFs apart in ways that matter for portfolio construction.
Which 13 States Don't Tax Retirement Income? Where you live during retirement can make a significant difference in how much money you keep.
Just in Time for 2026, Boeing Wins $12.8 Billion in 2 Big Defense Contracts Boeing makes a lot of money selling aircraft, but Boeing makes even more money after winning the sale.
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now Taiwan Semiconductor is a great choice for playing the AI race in a neutral way.
The Quantum Computing Stock Insiders Are Quietly Buying This quantum computing pioneer offers a high-risk but potentially high-reward proposition for investors.
This Popular Cryptocurrency Could Soar by 177% in 2026, According to Wall Street Analyst Tom Lee The cryptocurrency industry suffered broad losses last year, but a recovery might be in the cards during 2026.
Intel Stock Just Keeps Soaring. Is It Too Late to Buy? Intel's stock has surged on fresh political support and product momentum, as its turnaround appears to be gaining traction.
