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International Stocks Could Beat the U.S. for Years

So far in 2026, the U.S. stock market is delivering uninspiring results. The S&P 500 index is basically flat year to date (down 0.03%), while the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index is down 2.2%. But if you look beyond the U.S., share…

Don’t Even Think About Buying Tilray Stock Until You Read This Warning

Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) bills itself as “a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company leading at the nexus of the beverage, cannabis, and wellness industries.” While largely viewed as a marijuana stock, the company also sells hemp products and…

Is Cognex Stock a Buy or Sell After a Director Dumped Shares Worth $128,000?

Director Robert Willett executed the sale of 2,148 shares of Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) via open-market disposition on Feb. 13, 2026, following an immediate option exercise; see SEC Form 4 filing. Metric Value Shares sold (direct) 2,148 Transaction value ~$128,000 Post-transaction shares…

My 5 Favorite Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

Does your portfolio need some new income investments? Maybe you’re looking for a little more certainty — and defensiveness — now that a few too many risky growth stocks are overbought as well as overvalued? Whatever your goal is, here’s…

Biotech Fund Doubles Down With $49 Million Scholar Rock Buy as Shares Climb 26%

Redmile Group disclosed a buy of 1,316,390 shares of Scholar Rock Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:SRRK) in a February 17, 2026, SEC filing, with the estimated transaction value at $49.37 million based on quarterly average pricing. According to a SEC filing dated…

Could Merck Stock Quietly Help Turn Steady Dividends Into a Millionaire Retirement?

If you’re at all interested in the pharmaceutical sector, you may be overwhelmed by the opportunity for GLP-1 weight-loss therapies. Sure, that’s an important new drug category, but it isn’t the only story in the drug space. If you can…

Which ETF Should You Buy Now?

The iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:SLVP) and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:GDX) both provide access to global mining stocks, but SLVP focuses on silver and diversified metals, while GDX zeroes in on gold miners. The two…

Couple was on track for early retirement until kids blew up the budget. Can they still achieve their goal on one income?

For years Alejandro and Brady Muñoz followed a straightforward financial playbook: keep expenses low and save aggressively in order to buy themselves freedom later in life. They weren’t chasing luxury, but flexibility in the form of early retirement. The Minnesota…

Altria Stock Is Interesting, but Here’s What I’d Buy Instead

The big draw with Altria (NYSE: MO) is likely its lofty 6.3% yield. However, you have to consider the very material negatives associated with the business that backs that yield. If you are willing to take on a little extra…

UBS Raises its Price Target on Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) to $199 and Maintains a Neutral Rating

Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) is among the 11 Best All-Time High Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street. On February 17, 2026, UBS raised its price target on Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) to $199 from $181 previously and maintained a…