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Jul 31, 2026 by Lyle Daly
How Much Are AI Companies Spending on Data Centers?
AI companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on data centers.
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How Banks Are Adapting to Stablecoins
Wall Street, meet stablecoins: Banks and payment giants are racing to find their place in the new financial landscape.
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Jul 27, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Which Companies Accept Stablecoin Payments?
Real purchases, real crypto: Some big brands now accept stablecoins at checkout.
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Jul 27, 2026 by Jack Caporal
The Average Social Security Check
The average Social Security monthly benefit is $1,938 as of June 2026.
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Jul 27, 2026 by Rachel Warren
These 4 Companies Cash In Every Summer — And Their Stocks Have Followed
Summer travel brings waves of cash to specific companies -- see which ones fit in your portfolio
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Jul 27, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Ranked: The World's Largest Memory Chip Manufacturers
A handful of memory chip manufacturers account for most of the market's revenue.
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Jul 22, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Chip Stocks vs. the Magnificent Seven: Market Share
Chip stocks make up 13.9% of the S&P 500 and are outpacing the Magnificent Seven this year.
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Jul 22, 2026 by Anders Bylund
Which Quantum Computing Stocks Get the Most Government Funding – and Does it Matter?
The Pentagon spent $151 million on quantum computing. Investors who chased those headlines probably wish they hadn't.
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Jul 20, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Semiconductor Trade Statistics: Imports & Exports
U.S. chip trade balance narrowed to $3.8B through May 2026 from $5.6B a year ago, per USITC, as imports outgrew exports under new tariffs.
Memory chip
Jul 16, 2026 by Jack Caporal
How TSMC Makes Its Money: Revenue by Segment
TSMC dominates the semiconductor market but what does this mean to investors?
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Jul 14, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Stocks vs. Bonds: Historical Returns Compared
Here's a detailed look at historical data going back to 1972 for stocks and bonds.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Kristi Waterworth
Stocks vs. Bitcoin: How the Two Have Compared
Bitcoin has outpaced the S&P 500 since 2016 — but with far greater swings.
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Jul 8, 2026 by Jack Caporal
The Average Retirement Income in 2026
What's the average retirement income for Americans, and is it enough to live on? Here's the latest data.
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Jul 3, 2026 by Lyle Daly
The Largest Real Estate Companies by Market Cap in August 2026
Welltower, Prologis, and Equinix are the biggest companies by market cap in the real estate sector
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Jul 2, 2026 by Kristi Waterworth
The Average 401(k) Balance by Age in 2026
Saving for retirement can be stressful at every age, here's what the data shows.
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Jul 2, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Stocks vs. Silver: How the 2 Assets Have Compared
Stocks and silver have both had periods of outperformance, but there's a significant difference in their long-term returns.
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Jul 1, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Ranked: Semiconductor Manufacturers by Global Revenue
Semiconductor manufacturers are among the most profitable companies in the world but who takes first place?
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Jul 1, 2026 by Lyle Daly
Stocks vs. Gold: Which Has Performed Better?
Stocks and gold act much differently, in terms of both overall returns and when they perform their best.
Magnifying glass on report
Jun 30, 2026 by Jack Caporal
Most Retail Investors Have Never Heard of SEC Proposal That Would Cut Financial Information in Half
Long-term investors are skeptical the SEC's Semiannual Reporting proposal (S7-2026-15) will benefit them.
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Jun 29, 2026 by Matt DiLallo
Commercial Real Estate Investing Statistics for 2026
Here are the statistics you need to know about CRE.
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