Artificial intelligence is big business, and competition for many of them is stiff these days. The resulting spending spree, which has been coined “hyperscaling,” is resulting in billions of dollars to buy semiconductor chips, build data centers, and develop the software to run AI. Morgan Stanley estimates hyperscalers will raise around $400 billion in corporate bonds in 2026 to scale AI. And JPMorgan recently…
I think I have an addiction to buying dividend stocks. I love collecting the passive income they provide, which I often reinvest into buying additional dividend-paying stocks. As my passive income grows, I become more financially independent. Here’s why I can’t stop buying these high-quality, high-yielding dividend stocks. This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.
Although ChatGPT creator OpenAI may capture a lot of headlines, especially amid speculation that it’s preparing to go public, the company continues to bleed money. Some estimates suggest it will need to spend more than $200 billion to achieve its ambitious growth plans. Rather than wait for OpenAI to become investable, a better strategy may be to buy shares of businesses that serve…
Dividend stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that regularly return a portion of their profits to shareholders, most often through quarterly cash payments. For many investors, dividend stocks offer an appealing balance: steady income today and the potential for long-term growth. Historically, dividend-paying companies have also shown lower volatility than the broader market, making them popular with income-focused and…
If you are looking to build wealth, one easy way to do that is by focusing on reliable dividend stocks. One of the best sectors in which to find such stocks is the consumer staples sector. Here are three strong consumer staples dividend opportunities today. Here’s what you need to know to get started. This post originally appeared at The Motley…
One of the greatest appeals of cryptocurrencies is their massive potential. That market can be very challenging, and investors are often swept away by some of the sudden, huge gains they read about each year. However, chasing these kinds of gains can be frustrating, as for every success story, there are digital coins that fade away just as quickly, leaving investors with…
The stock market has had a very good 2025. With just a few trading days left in the year, the S&P 500 index has risen about 17% (as of Dec. 22), which is pretty strong considering the average annual gain for that index is about 10%. Three sectors outperformed the broad index during the year. They were information technology (IT), communication services,…
For the last three years, the stock market has been heavily influenced by one key theme: artificial intelligence (AI). The rise of AI has spawned an unprecedented level of demand in the technology sector in particular. However, adjacent industries including energy and infrastructure are also beginning to benefit from AI-driven tailwinds. Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 posted a 70% gain throughout the AI revolution. As…
Broadcom (AVGO) has been one of the best stocks to hold over the past decade. It has rallied by almost 4,000% during that stretch, including a return of 10x over the past five years. Investors can’t expect those types of returns over the next decade. That’s why investors look for the next Broadcom. They want to be on the ground floor before a stock…
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…