2+ min ago (329+ words) Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a long-term winner regardless of when you buy it. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF focuses on an investment approach that highlights well-run companies. Vanguard Utilities ETF is set to benefit from a sea change in the demand for electricity that will last decades. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF " As the chart above highlights, after every bear market, the S&P 500 index eventually heads on to new highs. In other words, even if you bought at a market top, the upward climb of the S&P 500 has proven an unstoppable force when it comes to creating financial wealth. The key is to buy and hold for the long term. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG) tracks focuses on stocks that have increased their dividends annually for at least 10 consecutive years. From that…...

5+ min ago (740+ words) Headlines keep warning about layoffs and white-collar burnout, but there's another workforce crisis quietly crippling the U.S.and it's not about office jobs. Despite growing interest in trade work among Gen Z, Ford CEO Jim Farley says the U.S. is falling dangerously behind. In a November appearance on the "Office Hours: Business Edition" podcast, Farley didn't just raise concernshe issued a full-blown warning. "We are in deep trouble when you compare us to China," Farley said, pointing at the lack of skilled labor in America's essential economy. "We are not talking about this enough." Missed Nvidia and Tesla? RAD Intel Could Be the Next AI Powerhouse Just $0.85 a Share According to Farley, over 1 million jobs are sitting empty across emergency services, trucking, plumbing, factory work, and the trades. And it's not for lack of pay. At Ford alone, he said, "We had…...

22+ min ago (521+ words) CoreWeave has a massive revenue backlog it must churn through. CoreWeave doesn't generate positive cash flows right now. 10 stocks we like better than CoreWeave " CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) is a critical company in the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure build-out. It has essentially become a cloud computing platform that is solely focused on providing its clients access to the best AI computing hardware available. This focus has led to incredible growth, and it's only getting started. CoreWeave's growth is a compelling reason to buy the stock, but there is one glaring red flag that investors can't afford to miss. Are the 56 billion reasons to buy its stock greater than the one to avoid it? Let's take a look. CoreWeave has several big-name clients utilizing its services. Among them are Microsoft and Meta Platforms, which are using CoreWeave's platform to supplement their own…...

22+ min ago (466+ words) On November 30, 2022, OpenAI introduced a new product to the world, innocuously describing it as "a model called ChatGPT which interacts in a conversational way." It's no hyperbole to suggest that ChatGPT subsequently transformed the worlds of business and tech, becoming enormously popular " it's still in the number one spot on Apple's free app rankings today " while also serving as the catalyst for a flood of generative AI products. It's even made people suspicious of the em dash, which no chatbot will ever take from me. In fact, "Empire of AI" author Karen Hao argued in a recent interview with TechCrunch that OpenAI has "already grown more powerful than pretty much any nation-state in the world," and is now "rewiring our geopolitics, all of our lives." There may be even more dramatic changes to come. Charlie Warzel wrote in The Atlantic…...

27+ min ago (457+ words) Loka - Agentic AI Specialization Loka Achieves Agentic AI Specialization PALO ALTA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loka, the Silicon Valley consultancy Amazon Web Services (AWS) named Innovation Partner of the Year 2024 NAMER, announced today that it has achieved the AWS Agentic AI Specialization, a new category launched within the AWS AI Competency. This specialization recognizes Loka as an AWS Partner that enables customers to deploy smart, self-operating AI systems that can think, Oops, something went wrong Loka Achieves AWS Agentic AI Specialization Loka - Agentic AI Specialization PALO ALTA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loka, the Silicon Valley consultancy Amazon Web Services (AWS) named Innovation Partner of the Year 2024 NAMER, announced today that it has achieved the AWS Agentic AI Specialization, a new category launched within the AWS AI Competency. This specialization recognizes Loka as an AWS Partner that enables customers to deploy…...

29+ min ago (329+ words) Chicago, Illinois-based Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) operates in the communication equipment industry, and it provides public safety and enterprise security solutions. With a market cap of$61.6 billion, Motorola operates through Products and Systems Integration and Software and Services segments. Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally referred to as "large-cap stocks." MSI fits right into that category, with its market cap exceeding the threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the technology sector. Dan Ives Says These Are the Top 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now 1 Penny Stock Wall Street Predicts Will Soar More Than 450% in 2026 Down 42% From Its 52-Week High, Should You Buy the Dip in Cipher Mining Stock? Despite its notable strengths, MSI stock has declined 26.6% from its52-week high of $503.62 touched on Nov. 29, 2024. Meanwhile, its stock prices havedeclined 21.4% over the past three months, compared to the S…...

29+ min ago (326+ words) Toledo, Ohio-based Welltower Inc. (WELL) operates as a REIT and engages in investments with seniors housing operators, post-acute providers, and health systems. With a market cap of$142.9 billion, Welltower's portfolio is concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally referred to as "large-cap stocks." Welltower fits right into that category, with its market cap exceeding the threshold, reflecting its substantial size, influence, and dominance in the real estate sector. Dan Ives Says These Are the Top 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now 1 Penny Stock Wall Street Predicts Will Soar More Than 450% in 2026 Down 42% From Its 52-Week High, Should You Buy the Dip in Cipher Mining Stock? WELL stock touched itsall-time high of $209.05 on Nov. 28 and is currently trading marginally below that peak. Meanwhile, WELL stock prices havesoared 24.4% over the past three months,…...

29+ min ago (289+ words) Houston, Texas-based Phillips 66 (PSX) is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company. It operates through Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing & Specialties segments. With a market cap of$55.2 billion, Phillips 66's operations span numerous countries across the Americas, Europe, and internationally. Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks." PSX fits the bill perfectly. Given the company's extensive operations, its valuation above this mark is not surprising. Dan Ives Says These Are the Top 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now 1 Penny Stock Wall Street Predicts Will Soar More Than 450% in 2026 Down 42% From Its 52-Week High, Should You Buy the Dip in Cipher Mining Stock? Phillips 66 touched its52-week high of $143.25 on Nov. 14 and is currently trading 4.4% below that peak. Meanwhile, PSX stock prices havegained 3.1% over the past three months, lagging behind the Nasdaq Composite's ($NASX)7.7% surge during the same time…...

32+ min ago (684+ words) Amazon is a compelling value for all the growth it still has ahead. Clorox is ready to wake up after a tough few years. PepsiCo is a dependable Dividend King at a solid price. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon " Consumer sentiment has continued to slide since 2020 as soaring inflation has cranked up living costs, putting financial pressure on consumers across America. As a result, several consumer-facing companies, proven world-class businesses, have struggled as shoppers cut back. The economy fluctuates, and while this has been a tough stretch for many, brighter days are likely ahead. Long-term investors may be wise to consider buying these blue chip companies while their stocks are down amid negativity and soft consumer spending. Here are my three favorite examples of stocks worth buying right now. E-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) isn't even down that much,…...

32+ min ago (291+ words) In late November 2025, Goldman Sachs completed a series of fixed-income offerings totaling over US$120 million in senior and subordinated notes with varied maturities and fixed coupons, while also securing exclusive negotiation rights to purchase Restaurant Brands International's Japan operations, valued at around "70 billion (US$452 million). The combination of successful bond issuances and expansion opportunities reflect Goldman Sachs' continued focus on strengthening its capital base and diversifying its business activities. We'll examine how Goldman Sachs' strong performance in investment banking and recent capital market activities shape the company's investment narrative. Read the full narrative on Goldman Sachs Group (it's free!) Goldman Sachs Group's outlook anticipates $61.4 billion in revenue and $17.0 billion in earnings by 2028. This is based on a projected annual revenue growth rate of 3.9% and a $2.3 billion increase in earnings from the current $14.7 billion. Uncover how Goldman Sachs Group's forecasts yield…...