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Luxury brand stocks have proven to be a great investment throughout the decades. The combination of powerful brands and tremendous pricing power tends to lead to superior earnings growth compared to other consumer-focused companies. However, the luxury market is in a bit of a tailspin right now. Many people spent at a record clip in

Recent advances in longevity research have led many retirees to embrace a “Live to 100!” rallying cry. Their goal: to stay alive for a full century. But what if making it to 100 is more curse than blessing? There’s nothing celebratory about living that long if you’re miserable. Your physical decline can sabotage your final

Competition among electric vehicle manufacturers is never-ending, not only in the U.S. but worldwide. Some data points might lead investors to believe that China-based EV maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) is thriving amid the fierce competition. However, prospective NIO stock buyers need to be careful now as the recent news it’s all positive for Nio. Ultimately, there’s a lesson to be

Active traders might have to wait till markets close before swarming the shops to take advantage of Black Friday deals. While employees of many non-retail businesses will stretch the Thanksgiving holiday into a four-day weekend, taking off Black Friday, markets will see a partial day of trading on the day after Turkey Day. Major U.S.

Over the last month, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock is up 14%. Bulls say the good times have just begun. They note it was trading at $113 a year ago, at $150 a year before that. Bob Iger has been back for a year, they say, and things are getting better. The pandemic is over,

Oil prices pushed lower on Thursday, as investors grew increasingly unsettled following a decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies to delay a much anticipated meeting by four days. Price drivers Market drivers Oil prices tumbled briefly on Wednesday following reports of a delay to an OPEC+ meeting, originally expected this

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR), recognized for big data services and government contracts, attracted attention with blockchain and AI advancements. However, despite high-profile deals, PLTR stock’s financial performance disappointed, leading some to see it as a “glorified consultant” rather than a tech innovator. Intense competition from more profitable consulting firms presents a challenge. Despite the easing of

After unwanted shirts and pants piled up in warehouses and stockrooms last year, clothing chains such as Gap Inc. and Urban Outfitters have said over the past two weeks they’ve had an easier time selling clothing through the summer without slashing prices so aggressively. But with Black Friday and the holiday season’s most hectic shopping

It’s been a long way down for former market darling Block (NYSE:SQ). Block stock soared during the pandemic as merchants and consumers were forced to switch to digital payments because of lockdowns. In just 18 months shares soared nearly 600%, but it was short-lived. Investors saw the fintech stock lose almost 90% of its value

Black Friday shoppers love finding great deals, but this year, they may also find some surprising expenses. Return policies at major stores have become more strict since last year’s Black Friday, and shoppers at stores from Best Buy to Zara should be on the lookout for fees if they need to return purchases. Over the

In the stock market, investors are always looking for growth. After all, a growing company means a growing share price. However, managing risk is equally as important. Many companies offer explosive growth but with no real certainty for investors on the long-term prospects of the company. This led us to create this list of trailblazing

OpenAI has reached an “agreement in principle” for Sam Altman to return to his post as chief executive officer alongside a new board, just days after his ousting, the company said on Wednesday. In a posting on X, the tech group behind ChatGPT said former Salesforce CEO Bret Taylor will serve as chair, joined on

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has come into its own as “the” stock to buy for small investors. Smartphones define the 21st century economy. No one makes as many, or as much profit from them, as Apple. Apple has held this position for over 15 years, ever since the late Steve Jobs said he had “one more

Shares of Burlington Stores Inc. climbed 21% — putting them on track for their biggest one-day gain in a year — after the discount apparel and footwear retailer topped profit and same-store sales expectations for the third quarter while saying the current quarter was off to a “solid” start. Net income for the quarter to

The global supply of platinum is expected to significantly fall short of demand this year, with the World Platinum Investment Council forecasting a record deficit, along with a rise in industrial demand to an all-time high. The global platinum market is expected to post a deficit of 1.071 million ounces for 2023, with total year-on-year

The U.S. initial public offering calendar is empty this holiday-shortened week, but some recent additions to the pipeline suggest December could be livelier and welcome deals from some profitable, decent-sized companies. The IPO market has been limping of late, after a flurry of recent deals flopped either from day one or in the aftermarket. The

It hasn’t been smooth sailing for retirement savers this year, as evidenced by Fidelity Investment’s latest retirement data.  Investors are reeling from a mix of higher inflation and market volatility, the company said, and that has resulted in retirement-account balances declining from last quarter and the number of loans and withdrawals increasing. Fidelity uses data

Initially concentrated on defense and intelligence, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has broadened its clientele to the healthcare, energy, and finance sectors. Noteworthy profitability and advancements in AI analytics make PLTR stock an appealing choice for investors. Despite the cooling of ‘AI mania,’ Palantir Technologies continues to hold firm, with shares not far below their 52-week highs.

U.S. stocks have jumped back near to their summertime highs, a big rebound as investors enter the holiday season with Black Friday just days away. The shopping frenzy expected on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, kicks off a spending spree for the holidays that could help buoy stocks after their surge this month. “With consumers

I should pay more attention when I sign up to write about specific companies. In Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) case, I could write a bullish or a bearish take on NVDA stock. For some strange reason, I took the bearish stance. Excuse me? Anyone who’s followed me over the years knows that CEO Jensen Huang is my