Stock splits can be exciting for retail investors, particularly those whose brokerages might not offer them the option of purchasing fractional shares. I have lost count of the number of non-finance people suddenly asking me about Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock now that it's trading for "just" $130 a share.But while splits can make a stock appear cheaper,...

One path to success in investing is to purchase shares of solid, well-run businesses and hold them over the long term. Growth stocks offer the prospect of long-term capital appreciation that can help you achieve your big-picture financial goals. Characteristics investors should look for in a company include sustainable tailwinds for the business, a...

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) is best known for its work in the coronavirus vaccine market. That's why the company's stock skyrocketed in the earlier days of the pandemic. It's also why its shares have lagged over the past three years -- its COVID-19 vaccine sales dropped off a cliff.However, the biotech has been looking to move beyond this therapeutic area....

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be excellent passive income vehicles, especially when they are low-cost. Consider the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ: VONG). Its expense ratio is a mere 0.08%, meaning that $5,000 invested in the fund would result in just $4 in fees per year.The ETF hit an all-time high on Wednesday in lockstep with a broader...

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) dominates the Brazilian banking market and has a massive growth opportunity across Latin America to serve unbanked and under-banked populations.The Brazilian fintech has taken investors on a volatile ride since its 2021 initial public offering (IPO) as it grapples with growth in the emerging-market economy. In the last year, Nu...

Shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) have surged impressively in the past year with gains of 96%, and the good part is that this semiconductor giant looks all set to sustain its solid momentum following the mid-June release of its fiscal 2024 second-quarter results (for the three months ended May 5).Not only did the chip giant's revenue and earnings coast...