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While baby boomers hog most of the attention in conversations about retirement, Gen Xers are marching toward the same destination, and in many cases, without key financial benefits of the former generation. Retiring by 55 in America is mostly a relic of the defined benefit pension plan-funded past. Now, most people in the 50-55 range…

Investment management firm Vanguard recently updated the holdings of many of its index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the top dog in the artificial intelligence (AI) investment space since the AI arms race kicked off in 2023. However, in 2026, it appears to have lost its crown to several others, including Micron (NASDAQ: MU). In 2026 alone, Micron is up around 250%, while Nvidia has risen 12%. That’s…

Invest in growth stocks long enough, and the stock market will give you a gut check at some point. Popular online pet retailer Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) has had a rough 2026, falling more than 36% since January. It’s enough to make a reasonable person question whether they’re missing something the market is trying to tell…

Koninklijke Philips N.V. operates as a health technology company in North America, the Greater China, and internationally. It operates through Diagnosis & Treatment, Connected Care, and Personal Health segments. The company provides diagnostic imaging solutions, includes ultrasound business unit, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and diagnostic x-ray; Image Guided Therapy, including image guided therapy systems…

Wall Street closed sharply lower on Thursday, dragged down by communications and discretionary stocks. Investor sentiment was guided by surging oil prices, escalating Middle East tensions and concerns over rising artificial intelligence (AI) spending despite strong quarterly earnings, dampening market confidence. All three benchmark indexes ended in the red

NIO Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles in China, Europe, and internationally. It offers five and six-seater electric SUVs, as well as smart electric sedans. The company also offers power solutions, including Power Home, a home charging solution; Power Swap, a battery-swapping service; Power Charger and Destination Charger; Power Mobile, a mobile…

For investors seeking international diversification, the choice between these two funds comes down to geographic scope. The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:VEA) excludes American companies entirely, making it a useful fund for balancing out a U.S.-heavy portfolio. The State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPGM), on the other hand, includes the…

Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL)’s shares are among the most troubled in the market when it comes to AI investing. They have been on a wild ride in 2026 and are down by 41% year-to-date after having gained 27% until June 1st. Cramer has also discussed Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) several times in 2026. For instance, on July…

US stocks fell this week as investors reacted to disappointing Big Tech earnings, oil above $100 and sharp swings in semiconductor shares