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Claimed Social Security Early? There Are Only 2 Ways to Undo Early Filing Penalties. If you got hit with early filing penalties after an early Social Security claim, you have a few options for getting your benefit amount back up.
Here's Why Tesla Will Win the EV Market Elon Musk views robotaxis and autonomous driving as the future of the electric vehicle industry, but Tesla's automaker rivals have a different perspective.
Could This Be the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy in January? Looking for growth at a bargain price? This stock can help you start the new year on the right foot.
3 Important Things to Know About Social Security in 2026 A new year means there's lots to know about this important program.
10 Stock Market Predictions for 2026 Here's what investors can expect from the stock market and Wall Street's premier growth trends in the new year.
7 Social Security Changes That Take Effect Today More than a half-dozen changes, ranging from the amount beneficiaries receive each month to the payroll tax liability of workers, are now in effect.
3 Reasons to Buy Walmart Stock Like There's No Tomorrow There are big reasons to like Walmart as an investment, but there's also one notable reason to be leery.
3 Regional Bank Stocks That Are Approaching Their Historical Highs The regional banks surging to all-time highs are large, but have lesser-known names.
1 Reason I'm Never Selling Amazon Stock The tech leader still has plenty of arrows in its growth quiver.
Where Will Fluor Corporation (FLR) Stock Be in 1 Year? The engineering and construction giant is navigating some messy near-term challenges.
1 Top Dividend Stock For 2026 That Could Perform Well Even If AI Stocks Fall After underperforming in 2025, now may be the time to buy shares of this leading rural retailer.
The Most Likely Cause of a Stock Market Crash in 2026. (Hint: It's Not Related to Artificial Intelligence.) After three fantastic years of market gains, many investors are wondering if the rally will come to an end in 2026.
Why Ondas Stock Crushed it on Wednesday It's clear the company has its finger on the pulse of a busy market.
Texas Roadhouse: A Strong Contender in the Restaurant Sector? Join us as we dissect Texas Roadhouse's stock potential and uncover whether this beloved steakhouse chain can continue to deliver strong returns for investors.
Why Xeris Biopharma Stock Zoomed 7% Higher on Wednesday One of the company's key drugs won't be challenged by a competing medication anytime soon.
Why Corcept Therapeutics Plummeted by 50% Today The final day of 2025 saw the company get a sharp "no" from a top regulator.
Is Archer Aviation Yesterday's News? Its share price is slipping and FAA approval is nowhere in sight. Is Archer Aviation already a lost cause?
Delek Shares Surge 60% but One Fund Walked Away From a $15 Million Position The exit comes after a huge run for the stock, but there's more to it than timing alone.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 31: Nike Jumps on Major Insider Buying Today, Dec. 31, 2025, heavy insider buying collides with a debated turnaround story as Wall Street reassesses Nike’s next chapter.
Where Will Pfizer Be in 5 Years? Pfizer's stock is down roughly 60% from its late 2021 highs, but the drug giant is working to innovate its way back into the big leagues.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 31: Lackluster Year End Barely Dents 2025's Double Digit Gains On Dec. 31, 2025, profit‑taking in high‑growth names and fading AI buzz dragged major U.S. benchmarks lower into a thin year‑end close.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 31: Plug Power Rises After Clear Street Upgrades Rating Despite Lower Price Target Today, Dec. 31, 2025, a cautious analyst upgrade spotlights Plug Power's high‑risk hydrogen turnaround and funding puzzle.
Why Cardano Plunged Another 5% Today, To End the Year Down More than 60% This top-10 cryptocurrency by market capitalization is the biggest decliner among this group on the last trading day of the year.
Battle of the Tech ETFs: How VGT and IYW Compare on Performance, Fees, and Diversification Fee-conscious investors may find key differences in diversification, risk, and yield when weighing these two leading tech ETFs.
Where Will Intuitive Surgical Be in 5 Years? Demand for Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci surgical robot is growing faster than the company's sales of new robots.
2 Luxury EV Stocks Headed to $0, And 1 That Could Make You a Multimillionaire Avoiding Rivian and Lucid and buying Tesla instead could be a winning stock market strategy.
Here Are My Top 2 Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond These are my two top stock picks for 2026 -- and I think they complement each other well.
Post Holdings Insider Sells $160,000 Worth of Stock in Line With Past Transactions The transaction came as the packaged foods company's stock traded near its lowest levels of the year.
Is SoundHound Stock a Buy in 2026? AI software companies are exciting. But is it too early to buy?
VTI vs. VTV: How Total Market Exposure Compares to Large-Cap Value Stocks Explore how differences in sector focus, risk, and yield between these Vanguard ETFs can shape your portfolio strategy.
Cogent Communications VP Sells 4,800 Shares After Tumultuous Year The sale came as the internet service provider's stock languished near 52-week lows.
The Best Cryptocurrency to Buy With $500 Right Now (Hint: It's Not Bitcoin) With gold soaring in value, is now the time to consider gold-backed cryptocurrencies?
Is Rivian Stock a Buy in 2026? Has the turnaround started for this embattled electric automaker?
SPY vs. IWM: Is Large-Cap Stability or Small-Cap Growth the Better Choice for Investors Right Now? Key differences in cost, risk, and holdings shape how SPY and IWM fit into a diversified investment strategy.
Cipher Mining Insider Sells $475,000 Worth of Stock After Bitcoin Miner's Surge Operating in the Bitcoin mining sector, this U.S. tech firm reported a notable insider sale amid a year of substantial share price gains.
4 Retirement Myths You Can't Afford to Believe Steer clear of misinformation -- it could hurt you big time.
Invest Outside the U.S. With These Top International ETFs Compare how fund size, holdings, and portfolio breadth set VEA and SPDW ETFs apart for diversified investors.
The Best Tech Stocks to Buy in January for 2026 Gains Consider buying these three winners at solid discounts for growing dividends and capital gains.
Tower Semiconductor Draws New $109 Million Institutional Stake Amid a 127% Stock Run Amid a monster year for the stock, this new position suggests some investors still see runway left in Tower’s analog and data center exposure.
My Top Dividend Stock for 2026 A solid dividend, growing free cash flow, and ample share buybacks make AT&T stock a buy.
My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now I just bought General Mills and sold Clorox and Hormel, but all three are favorites of mine today.
Wolverine's 34% Stock Price Drop Tests a New $54 Million Institutional Bet The timing tells a far more interesting story than the filing itself, and it says a lot about how conviction gets tested when guidance disappoints.
The Best Growth Index ETF to Invest $100 in Right Now The Invesco QQQ Trust is a top growth index ETF to start buying now.
Tesla Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026? The growth stock's valuation is banking on big profits from Robotaxi. Can Tesla deliver?
Investor Fully Sells OneMain in $31 Million Portfolio Exit Amid Steep Stock Run The exit comes as OneMain is printing record capital generation and returning more cash to shareholders than at any point in its recent history.
Protect Your Retirement: Avoid These 3 Cryptocurrencies Right Now Your retirement savings could take a hit if you invest in any of these risky cryptocurrencies.
A $116 Million Bet on Core Scientific Signals Conviction Beyond Bitcoin Cycles and Headline Volatility One investor has leaned into Core Scientific’s infrastructure pivot, seemingly betting the market is missing what comes next.
Will Nvidia Stock Boom in 2026? The artificial intelligence boom is getting long in the tooth.
Why Axsome Therapeutics Stock Rocketed Higher to End 2025 Axsome Therapeutics shareholders got a New Year's gift from the FDA.
5 Reasons Why Disney Stock Will Beat the Market in 2026 The House of Mouse could be a penthouse for investors in the year ahead.
