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5 Tech Stocks That Belong on Your January Watchlist This group is the cream of the crop, the must-haves if market volatility presents buying opportunities.
SSO vs SOXL: Leveraging the Market or Leveraging Momentum Both the ProShares Ultra S&P 500 (SSO) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) amplify daily returns, where SSO tracks broad market momentum and SOXL concentrates upside in one of the market’s fastest-moving sectors.
The Big Gold Bet: Virtus Advisers Loads Up on SSR Mining Stock SSR Mining's recent growth move amid surging gold prices has caught the attention of investors.
My 3 Top Financial Resolutions for 2026 I want to become more financially independent in 2026.
Retiring in 2026? 3 Strategies for Making Your Money Last. With the right approach, you can reduce your risk of running out of money.
VBR Offers Greater Size While ISCV Pays Higher Yield Explore how differences in liquidity, sector mix, and yield can impact your small-cap value ETF choice.
This Technology Stock Could Turn $1,000 Into $10,000 Nebius could be a smart investment for those looking to profit from the AI infrastructure buildout.
3 Overhyped Stocks That Could Turn $100,000 Into Nothing Many investors see potential in these three stocks. Many investors are wrong.
4 Energy Stocks to Buy With $2,500 and Hold Forever Energy demand is expected to grow at a rate five times faster over the next decade compared to the last.
Why Tesla Stock Dipped on Monday There was discouraging news on the supply front for the EV maker.
The Best High-Yield ETF to Buy for 2026: SCHD or HDV? Explore how differences in portfolio strategy set these two popular dividend ETFs apart for income investors.
3 Reasons to Buy XRP Before February 2026 A big day for XRP investors is coming up in February.
UWM Holdings CEO Sells 1.6 Million Shares for $9.4 Million After Strong Q3 As a leading wholesale mortgage lender, UWM Holdings saw significant insider selling amid a challenging year for its share price.
What's the Best Social Security Claiming Strategy in 2026? If you're thinking about claiming Social Security in 2026, you need a solid strategy to make sure you're optimizing your benefits.
5 Habits of Self-Made Millionaires Millionaires live below their means, build income streams, and invest like clockwork. Here's how to copy the habits that build real wealth.
Should You Forget Upstart and Buy American Express Instead? Upstart has been a very volatile stock to own, while American Express trades near record territory.
2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now These stocks have increased dividends annually for more than half a century.
The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now Here are three stocks -- including a turnaround, a growth story, and a high-yield play -- that investors will want to dig into this new year.
Nvidia Changed the AI Market With This Recent Licensing Agreement Nvidia licenses Groq's inference chip technology to improve its AI solutions.
Is Alphabet Stock a Buy for 2026? A new revenue source could drive further growth for the tech megacap.
Should You Buy Robinhood Markets Stock While It's Below $125? Robinhood stock is up 215% this year, but it cooled off in recent weeks.
Is Energy Transfer Stock a Buy Now? Income investors should love this energy stock.
2 Popular AI Stocks to Sell Before They Drop 50% and 72% in 2026, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts Palantir and Intel have generated excellent returns for shareholders in 2025, but certain analysts forecast substantial losses in 2026.
4 Cryptocurrency Predictions for 2026 The new year looks to be a mixed bag for cryptocurrencies, with silver linings being offset by potential disappointments from some of the most influential digital currencies.
Could Royal Caribbean Be a Multimillionaire-Maker Stock? The cruise line operator is benefiting from a new generation of travel enthusiasts.
The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 in Right Now When investing a large sum, it's best to stick with market leaders with wide moats and strong growth prospects.
VNQI vs RWX: Broad International Property Exposure or Regional Concentration The Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF distributes exposure across hundreds of overseas property companies, while the SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF concentrates returns in a smaller set of markets that can lead or lag sharply across cycles.
HAUZ vs REET: Global Real Estate or a U.S.-Anchored REIT Portfolio The Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF and the iShares Global REIT ETF both invest worldwide, but their construction determines whether property exposure stays tied to U.S. REIT cycles or expands across global markets.
Prediction: This Company Is All Set to Hit a $5 Trillion Market Cap in 2026 (Hint: It's Not Nvidia) This "Magnificent Seven" company's growth could accelerate in 2026, which could be enough for it to achieve a $5 trillion market capitalization.
Intel Investors Just Got Great News for 2026 Intel could regain its competitive edge in the new year.
GPUs Are So 2025 -- This Is 2026's Hottest Trend for the $15.7 Trillion Artificial Intelligence Revolution This incredibly cheap, rapidly growing company produces one of the most sought-after commodities in the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor niche.
EastGroup Properties: A Strong Contender in Industrial Real Estate Could EastGroup Properties be the hidden gem you've been searching for? Join us as we evaluate its strengths and weaknesses in the competitive real estate market.
Why One Fund Has a $320 Million Bet on Workiva Stock Despite a 21% Share Slide With margins quietly flipping and enterprise customers scaling fast, this move suggests something the market may be missing beneath Workiva’s weak stock chart.
Everus Stock Up 31% This Past Year -- but One Major Holder Cut Exposure by $1.5 Million Everus just posted record revenue, expanding margins, and higher guidance, so why would a disciplined fund trim now?
2 Surefire Chip Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade The chip industry is booming, and with that investors have plenty of opportunities to consider.
Why One Fund Ditched $6.3 Million of This Clean Energy ETF Amid a Steep Rally Clean energy has staged a powerful comeback, but this exit suggests at least one investor decided the risk-reward no longer justified sticking around.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 30: Rocket Lab Regains Momentum Today, Dec. 30, 2025, Rocket Lab started to recover after a week of losses as investors buy into this space upstart’s role in national security.
This Restaurant Tech Stock Is Down 50% and Just Lost a $17 Million Backer A sharp exit, collapsing shares, and fast growing recurring revenue now collide in a moment that forces investors to decide whether pain signals danger or opportunity.
SOXX vs. FTEC: Are Investors Better Off With a Semiconductors ETF or Broad Tech Exposure? Expense differences, sector breadth, and risk profiles set these two leading tech ETFs apart for investors seeking tailored exposure.
Is UiPath Stock a Buy or Sell After Its CEO Dumped Shares Worth $1.5 Million? Known for its automation software platform, this enterprise tech firm reported a notable insider sale in the latest SEC filing.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 30: Tesla Falls After Offering Weak Delivery Outlook On Dec. 30, 2025, investors weighed weaker delivery guidance, analyst pushback, and supply-chain risks against Tesla’s AI ambitions.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 30: Nio Rallies on Upbeat Q4 Sales Outlook On Dec. 30, 2025, Nio continued to climb as investors reacted to a bold $4.3 billion sales outlook and a China subsidy extension.
Stock Market Today, Dec. 30: Boeing Led Industrials as Major Indexes Drift Near Records On Dec. 30, 2025, Boeing led industrials as major U.S. indexes drifted in quiet, year-end trading near record territory.
3 Brilliant Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term With yields of up to 6.8%, this trio of dividend payers is likely to interest investors seeking high-yield energy stocks.
IGSB vs VCSH: Two Approaches to Short-Term Investment-Grade Credit Both ETFs target short-term investment-grade bonds, but their construction determines how visible credit risk becomes when spreads move.
Should You Forget Bitcoin and Buy Gold Instead? If Bitcoin is "digital gold," why isn't it performing like gold?
2 Stocks That Could Double in 2026 These two stocks are trading for less than $10 a share. That might not last long.
Why Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Stock Is Bouncing Back Today One analyst sees significant upside for the stock after yesterday's sell-off.
Why Lucid Could Continue to Set Record Quarters but Disappoint Investors Lucid consistently increased its deliveries over the past year and a half, and there should be room to run -- but here's why it still might fall short.
3 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now You don't need to settle for an average dividend yield.
What the Recent Memory Shortage Means for Micron Technology Shareholders The shortage of consumer memory is proving to be a significant hindrance to the advancement of consumer technology.
