AI Spending Has Been Huge. Now It Could Be Entering a 'Rational' Phase. Is That Good for Markets?

Alphabet this week began selling more than $85 billion of stock to raise money for its AI investments, a move that some experts say signals the data center buildout is entering a new, riskier phase.

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The Typical Couple's Cost of Retirement in Every State—And the Nest Egg You'll Need to Afford It

A comfortable retirement can come with very different price tags depending on where you choose to live. A new Investopedia study compares the costs in all 50 states.

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Broadcom's Stock Sinks Despite Solid Earnings. Other Chip Stocks Are Sliding Too.

Broadcom shares fell Thursday despite a better-than-expected earnings report, leading other chip stocks lower.

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Dell's Stock Rally Has Made CEO Michael Dell Richer Than Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang

Dell's recent stock rally helped propel CEO Michael Dell up the ranks of the world's richest people.

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Warm-Weather Retirees Are Finding New Opportunities in Edinburg, Texas: Here's Why

Discover why Edinburg, Texas, is an ideal retirement destination, offering affordability, a warm climate, and a vibrant community with diverse amenities.

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Unexpected Trends in Retirement Savings Among Americans Under 35

Federal Reserve data shows how much Americans ages 18–34 have saved for retirement—and how participation and balances may not match expectations.

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Can You Afford To Retire in Florida? Here's How Much You Need Saved

Florida's warm weather attracts retirees year after year, but a comfortable retirement takes more than sunshine. New data reveals how large a nest egg you may need.

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Stock Market Today: Indexes Mixed; Broadcom, Chip Stocks Weigh on Nasdaq, S&P 500 But Dow Jumps; Oil Pulls Back as Israel, Lebanon Agree to Ceasefire

Major stock indexes were mixed in early trading Thursday, a day after they ended their five-session streak of closing highs, as Broadcom and other AI chipmaker stocks weighed on the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500.

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Why Many Gen Zers Fake Their Finances to Impress Dates—And How It Leads to Debt

The pressure to look financially secure is leading some Gen Zers to stretch the truth in relationships—and it can come with real financial consequences.

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6 Risks a New Vanguard Report Warns Can Drain Your Retirement Savings—and How to Beat Them

Saving for retirement is only part of the equation. Vanguard says you should also plan for risks that could drain your nest egg if you're not careful.

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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stocks are largely moving lower ahead of the opening bell Thursday as chip stocks pull back from recent highs, while oil prices fall thanks to the latest developments in the Middle East

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The Alarming Rise of Overspending: Why 26% of Americans Are Living Beyond Their Means

More than a quarter of Americans say they spend more than they make, one of a number of metrics in recent surveys that paint a worsening picture of the financial well-being of U.S. households.

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The Typical Couple's Cost of Retirement in Every State—And the Nest Egg You'll Need to Afford It

A comfortable retirement can come with very different price tags depending on where you choose to live. A new Investopedia study compares the costs in all 50 states.

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Apple Stock Has Been Hot Lately. New AI Features Could Provide the Next Boost

Apple stock has been on a hot streak alongside a broader AI and tech rally, with next week's Worldwide Developers Conference potentially serving as the next catalyst.

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Less Gas, More Deals—Here’s How High Gas Prices Are Changing the Way Americans Spend

U.S. drivers are filling up less of their tanks during more frequent gas station visits, just one of the ways retailers and market data suggest consumers are adjusting to sharply higher gas prices in the wake of the war in Iran.

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Trump Pokes More Holes In His Tariff Wall, Even As He Rebuilds It

Trump's rebuilt tariff policy includes new import taxes and a wide range of exemptions, raising economic uncertainty and affecting U.S. trade policy.

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How Your Income Stacks Up Against the Top 10% of American Earners

Age, location, and financial habits influence whether or not you're in the top 10% of earners.

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We Just Learned a Bunch of Key Details About SpaceX's IPO—Including a Possible Share Price

SpaceX company on Wednesday offered fresh details about the shape of its SpaceX IPO.

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Could Capping Social Security COLAs for High Earners Help Close the Program's Solvency Gap?

Discover how capping Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earners could save $115 billion, meeting 10% of the funding gap and extending the program's life.

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Why Many Gen Zers Fake Their Finances to Impress Dates—And How It Leads to Debt

The pressure to look financially secure is leading some Gen Zers to stretch the truth in relationships—and it can come with real financial consequences.

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Unexpected Trends in Retirement Savings Among Americans Under 35

Federal Reserve data shows how much Americans ages 18–34 have saved for retirement—and how participation and balances may not match expectations.

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Stock Market Today: Indexes Retreat From Records, Bond Yields, Oil Rise; Marvell Jumps Further

The three major U.S. stock indexes pulled back Wednesday after closing at their latest records, while oil prices rose following an exchange of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran.

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Why 26% of Americans Are Spending Beyond Their Means as Financial Pressures Mount

Over a quarter of Americans overspend, signaling financial strain amid rising costs. Discover how this affects U.S. household financial health.

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Support and Resistance Basics

Learn the basics of support and resistance, and how these price levels form. Discover how traders use them to identify trends, entries, exits, and reversals in markets.

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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are mixed after major indexes closed at record highs again yesterday, while oil prices are rising as investors monitor the conflict in the Middle East. Here's what investors need to know today.

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The Typical Couple's Cost of Retirement in Every State—And the Nest Egg You'll Need to Afford It

A comfortable retirement can come with very different price tags depending on where you choose to live. A new Investopedia study compares the costs in all 50 states.

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Is Your Wealth Really What You Think? 5 Ways to Accurately Assess Your Financial Standing

Understand the factors that define wealth beyond income, including net worth, debt management, and financial flexibility, to achieve true financial health.

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How Your Income Stacks Up Against the Top 10% of American Earners

Age, location, and financial habits influence whether or not you're in the top 10% of earners.

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Oracle Rally Vaults Larry Ellison Past Bezos to World's Third-Richest Person

Oracle's late-May surge lifted Larry Ellison's fortune to $302 billion, vaulting him past Jeff Bezos and Sergey Brin to be the world's third-richest.

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AI Bubble or Not, These Dotcom Darlings Are Soaring Like It's 1999

Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise soared on Tuesday after AI demand boosted its quarterly results. It joins Dell, Cisco and Intel among Dotcom Bubble survivors that are once again being boosted by a massive tech infrastructure buildout.

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