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Neocloud Stock Collapse: Buying Opportunity or Run for the Hills? Neocloud stocks sank after Gartner predicted that most won't exist in several years.
Rocket Lab Just Booked Its Biggest Contract Ever (Again) Rocket Lab churns out "biggest ever" contracts like clockwork. Here's the latest.
Competing for Eyeballs: Can Pinterest Stage a Comeback or Will Reddit Run Away With the AI Win? Pinterest trades at a 2.6x valuation discount to Reddit, but the latter's 69% revenue surge and 24% net margin reveal starkly different growth profiles.
Is a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA Better for You? These 3 Simple Questions Can Tell You Choosing a Roth or traditional IRA comes down to your future tax bracket, where you think tax rates are headed, and whether you plan to leave money to heirs.
When the Stock Market Gets Dangerous, These 6 Investments Have a History of Holding Up These companies generate resilient revenues, which help make their stocks less volatile during market downturns.
1 Reason Intel Stock Could Outperform in 2027 Intel's surging data center business could power another strong year in 2027, and its valuation leaves room to run.
6 Ways Social Security Will Change Forever in 2027. Are You Ready? Everything from monthly Social Security benefits to how much payroll tax select workers will owe is changing in the coming year.
Here's What Happens When You Withdraw $10,000 From Your Bank Account Withdrawing $10,000 in cash is legal, but your bank reports it to the government. Here's what happens next and the one move that gets people in trouble.
Sandisk Stock Is Still Up 488% This Year Despite a 40% Drop. Is It a Buy Now? The flash memory maker's profits kept rising while its stock slid. Is the drop a second chance?
Johnson & Johnson Just Raised Its Sales Outlook Again. Here's Why the Dividend King Is Still a Buy. The guidance bump doesn't matter nearly as much as investors' response to the company's Q3 report suggests.
SPTM vs. SCHB Compared: What to Look for in a Broad Market Index Fund SCHB offers wider diversification with 2,394 holdings, while SPTM delivered stronger 1-year returns and lower maximum drawdown over five years.
XRP Could Hit $3 by 2030. Here Is What Investors Need to Know. For the coin to reach its former highs, a new cohort of buyers will need to show up.
SCHD Is Crushing the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) This Year. I Predict That Advantage Is About to Fade. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF have some important differences long-term investors won't want to gloss over.
Prediction: Here's Where The Trade Desk Stock Will Be in 2029 After a 91% drop from its record, how much could this ad tech stock realistically recover by 2029?
BYD or Tesla: Which Is a Better Stock? The answer isn't simply about which company will sell more electric vehicles.
Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is 3.6%. Here's How That Compares With Today's Best High-Yield Savings Rates. The inflation that spurred a pretty high increase in next year's Social Security benefits is also spurring surprisingly high yields on idle cash, if you know where to look.
Missed Out On Micron and Sandisk? Make Sure You Don't Miss Out On This Memory Stock. Micron and Sandisk crushed the market because of the memory boom, and Penguin Solutions may join them.
1 Stat That Makes Walt Disney (DIS) Hard to Ignore This October Strategic pivots and leadership changes over the past few years have pressured this consumer discretionary stock.
Could Shopify Stock Repeat Amazon's Run Since 2007? The e-commerce platform is about as big now as Amazon was in 2007. But does the stock give buyers the same room to grow?
Schwab: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors Higher-margin lending and AI-driven efficiency gains are expanding profitability faster than revenue alone.
TSMC Says AI Chip Demand Is Still Far Above What It Can Supply. That's Why I'd Buy Nvidia Stock. The AI chip leader's stock trades around 9% under its record, even after its chipmaker boosted its forecast again.
BlackRock: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors Private markets and active ETFs are reshaping how BlackRock captures recurring fees across market cycles.
What Happens Next After Ottawa’s Deadline for Stelco Stelco's owner has defended its layoffs, but Ottawa's deadline doesn't automatically settle the jobs dispute or the investment case.
Brokerage Account Basics: What Canadian Beginners Should Look For New to investing in Canada? Learn to compare brokerage fees, pick a TFSA, RRSP or FHSA, and see why Royal Bank is a popular first holding for beginners.
Canada Lost 68,000 Jobs in September: The October 28 Rate Call Just Got Harder September's job losses complicate the rate decision, while Scotiabank shows why borrowers' relief and bank earnings aren't the same thing.
Bristol-Myers Squibb vs. Johnson & Johnson: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026? Bristol-Myers trades at a significant valuation discount, but its higher leverage and patent risks contrast sharply with Johnson & Johnson's diversified stability.
Diesel Is Running Short Worldwide: The Canadian Refiner Cashing In Suncor's refining margins show how tight fuel supplies can support cash, while a modest dividend yield keeps expectations realistic.
How I’d Structure My $14,000 TFSA for Constant Income If you have $14,000 saved in your TFSA, here is one easy investment strategy to earn $50 of tax-free monthly income.
1 Canadian Stock Down 42% to Buy and Hold Forever This health tech stock is trading at a discount as it continues to grow and expand a business very much in demand.
A No-Nonsense 3.7% Dividend Stock That Can Pay Retirees Monthly This no-nonsense dividend stock has returned more than $3.4 billion to shareholders through dividends since 2013.
J.B. Hunt: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors The carrier's margin recovery hinges on securing contract price increases in 2027 renewals, following years of cost pressures.
Prediction: Alphabet Will Be a Larger Company Than Apple by the End of 2027 If Alphabet keeps doing what it has been doing, it could claim the title of the world's second-largest company.
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Record pretax income and 5.58 million customer accounts drive strong quarter.
Fastenal: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors Automation is cutting headcount growth to near zero while sales accelerate, a rare combination that reveals how Fastenal compounds competitive advantage.
U.S. Bancorp: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors Reinvested assets and capital rebuilding are clearing the path for resumed buybacks, rewarding patient shareholders.
1 Obvious Metric That Makes Nvidia a Top Stock to Buy Now The data center chipmaker is set to explode higher in the coming year.
Stock Market Today, Oct. 16: Opendoor Slides on Fresh 52-Week Lows Amid Higher Debt Costs Today, Oct. 16, 2026, the digital home platform fell 8.84% as investors await early November earnings for guidance on liquidity and margin trends.
AI Debt Warning Signs Are Piling Up: Why Bond Markets Are Getting Nervous About AI Infrastructure Spending The AI build-out needs enormous amounts of borrowed money. Bond investors are getting more nervous about who will pay it back.
Stock Market Today, Oct. 16: Tech Stocks Plunge as AI Software Valuations Reverse AI-focused software shed $260 billion in value as Goldman Sachs raised alarms about debt financing, triggering sharp momentum reversal, today, Oct. 16, 2026.
BWX Technologies vs. Rocket Lab: Should You Go Nuclear or Go to Space in Your Portfolio? BWX trades at a 29x forward P/E with stable cash flow, while Rocket Lab burns cash but grows revenue 38% annually, a stark contrast in financial health.
Retirees, Check Your Withholding Now Before an Unexpected Tax Bill Arrives Social Security, pensions, and withdrawals may affect your total tax bill. Here's how.
Stock Market Today, Oct. 16: Apple Edges Higher on iPhone Duo Preorder Surge On Oct. 16, 2026, preorders for the new iPhone Duo sold out quickly, stretching delivery estimates into January.
Stock Market Today, Oct. 16: Tesla Slips 2% as Roadster Reveal Fades Before Earnings On Oct. 16, 2026, investors shrugged off Thursday's Roadster demo and SpaceX tie-in, pivoting focus to next week's Q3 results.
Not Alphabet. Not Microsoft. This Is the Cloud Stock I'd Buy With $5,000 Right Now. Oracle's cloud backlog has swelled to $664 billion, and the stock has pulled back. Here's why long-term investors may want to take a closer look.
General American Investors CEO Priest Buys Nearly $100k in Preferred Stock. Should Investors Be Paying Attention? Priest's 4,000-share purchase brings his total equity stake to $5.8 million, signaling confidence in the closed-end fund as insider ownership stands at 0.37%.
Bloom Energy vs. Constellation Energy: Which Energy Stock Is an AI-Driven Buy in 2026? One focuses on decentralized fuel cell innovation with explosive growth potential; the other commands a massive nuclear fleet with fortress-like cash flow.
Maxed Out Your TFSA? The Account Where Canadian Dividends Are Taxed Less A taxable account gives eligible Canadian dividends a tax credit, but the gross-up can affect retirement benefits.
3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Dividend Stock Buying a dividend stock? Here are three questions to help you look beyond the yield, with examples from Enbridge, Fortis and Canadian National.
Make $100 a Month Tax-Free: How Much to Invest in Diversified Royalty and Where The TFSA is the ultimate investment account to place your money and earn tax-free income.
Aritzia Jumped 20% in a Day: What It Says About the Canadian Consumer Aritzia's rally reflects strong demand and U.S. expansion, while tariff refunds and a higher share price deserve separate attention.
Energy ETF Investing in Focus: AMLP's 7.7% Dividend or NLR's Nuclear Power Promise? AMLP offers a 7.7% yield but carries double the expense ratio, while NLR has suffered a 28% decline over the past year despite lower costs.
How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by 40? For investors looking to allocate a portion of their savings to stocks, consider companies with solid fundamentals and strong prospects.
Ericsson: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors Custom chip ownership and network restructuring position Ericsson to weather rising component costs where competitors may struggle.
Enbridge vs. Pembina: Which Pipeline Stock Looks Better Today? Enbridge and Pembina Pipeline are two well-known Canadian infrastructure stocks, but which one is the better buy right now?
