I spent most of this morning perusing the National Retail Federation’s latest monthly sales report. It’s not exactly light reading – give me a Clive Cussler novel any day. Still, this spending barometer reveals quite a bit about the general state of the economy and carries broad implications that ripple far beyond the retail sector. In any case, the NRF… 

Despite concerns over bloated valuations, macroeconomic uncertainty, tariffs and geopolitical instability, the S&P 500 has rallied to new all-time highs in 2025. Unfortunately, there are plenty of stocks that have been left behind this year. Some of these underperforming stocks may be providing investors with an opportunity to buy the dip. Many, however, are simply struggling with stiff competition, broken… 

If you are looking to buy high-quality companies, these out-of-favor drugmakers should be on your short list in the healthcare sector. And they both happen to look undervalued right now, opening up an opportunity for buy-and-hold investors. Although they both face a similar headwind today, they have demonstrated that they can effectively address the challenges they encounter. Here’s a look… 

Last week, a reader asked me a deceptively simple question: “How are ordinary people supposed to invest with so much economic uncertainty looming?” It’s a fair concern—and one I think about every day. There is no shortage of potential triggers. The federal debt is rising at an exponential pace. Foreign governments are slowly diversifying away from the U.S. dollar. Those trends won’t… 

The best cheap stocks belong to companies that are fundamentally strong but experiencing a brief, temporary setback, says Steven Conners, founder and president of Conners Wealth Management in Scottsdale, Arizona. What you want to avoid are cheap stocks that don’t have a “catalyst to improve their valuation.” The bottom line on low-priced stocks – like the five highlighted here –… 

Do you want to swing for the fences with a promising growth stock to buy and hold? While many growth stocks may seem overpriced these days, you can find some decently priced mid-cap stocks, whose market caps are between $2 billion and $10 billion. There’s a bit more risk with these types of stocks, but the upside can also be… 

There are certain leaders whose impact stretches far beyond their own companies – the kind of figures whose decisions can move entire sectors. Steve Jobs was one of them. His ideas changed how people lived. And they moved markets. Folks, today, that figure is NVIDIA Corporation’s (NVDA) Jensen Huang. His company powers the AI Revolution. And the AI Revolution is what’s… 

The final weeks of the year are the perfect time to give your finances a tune-up. Taxes, investments, and savings all come with deadlines — and missing them could mean lost money or missed opportunities. A few strategic adjustments before December 31 can strengthen your portfolio and set you up for a better 2026. Here are eight key moves worth… 

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who retired in 2025 with the maximum possible benefit and who are now getting a cost-of-living adjustment. It isn’t easy to qualify for the maximum amount. You’ll need a… 

Consumer staples stocks are usually a pretty boring group. And yet the sector has long proved a steady source of growing businesses that pay reliable dividends. Generally speaking, the consumer staples sector is out of favor right now. Add in some company-specific issues, and the following three companies are all offering historically high yields despite very impressive business histories. I’m a happy…