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The outlook for nuclear technologies is as good as it’s been in a very long time.

Since the end of October, companies returning relatively large amounts of cash to shareholders through dividends and buybacks have seen their stocks outperform others.

Investors concerned about volatility tied to the Dec. 10 Fed rate-cut decision can stake out a position with options on the small-cap iShares Russell 2000 ETF.

Recent market turmoil led by an artificial-intelligence selloff seems like the perfect opportunity for lagging, less risky areas of the market to shine. Not all seem up to the task. 

As artificial intelligence stocks start to wobble, financial pros say whether they see signs of a bubble getting ready to burst.

Toy maker Hasbro and other consumer stocks have lofty gross profit margins. So, unsurprisingly, do many big tech firms.

The increase will soak up much of an increase in Social Security payments to account for inflation.

Advisors like being able to manage their clients’ retirement-plan assets held at their employers’ administrators, but plan administrators say those services pose a security risk.

Activists also report to the SEC on Sionna Therapeutics, Bitdeer Technologies, and Concentrix.

A rocky week for tech stocks ended on a high note. All eyes are on Nvidia next—and then the Fed.

Robinhood has gone from a broken IPO to the top two-year performer in the S&P 500.

The sneaker maker’s shares jumped 18% after earnings but could still have room to run.

High-net-worth taxpayers who concentrate their philanthropic donations during this tax year can avoid new deduction floors and ceilings that kick in Jan. 1.

Some investors are playing catch-up by investing in highly volatile stocks.

The sector is up almost 7% since the start of November, while the broader market is down more than 1%.

The Internal Revenue Service has adjusted the numbers to account for inflation.

International expansion provides a catalyst for Vita Coco stock to move higher.

The AI software firm discloses a $250 million deal to acquire another defense-focused AI platform.

The recent pullback for big techs in the U.S. underscores the need for investors to focus more on international stocks and bonds.

These six stocks offer relatively attractive valuations, nice yields, and dividends that are safe and growing.

Never buy a single put option. Instead, use a put spread—which entails buying one put and selling another with a lower strike price and similar expiration. We explain.

The simplest way to get overseas exposure is to buy an all-in-one global balanced fund that makes the allocation decisions for you.

Barron’s picked Schneider Electric in October 2024. Things haven’t worked out—yet.

Pimco’s head of advisor education explains how advisors can help clients navigate recent tax changes, offering tips for investments, as well as income tax, retirement, and legacy planning.