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Retail traders, the growing group of non professional investors who buy and sell stocks hoping to sell at a higher price than they bought, seem to have forgotten a very basic and initial rule of investing: Buy and Hold. Before you say to yourself, "I've been holding Telsa Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock...

Investors met Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE:JNJ) recent $35 billion exchange offer for Kenvue Inc (NYSE:KVUE) with a high level of participation. Just 23.8% of J&J shares will be accepted for exchange for Kenvue's stock — much less than many had anticipated. A Brief Exchange Recap: For...

H & R Block Inc (NYSE:HRB) shares gained as much as 11% on Wednesday after the tax preparer issued upbeat second-quarter earnings. The company also hiked its dividend by a generous 10%. Here's what investors need to know about the print, and how to earn $500 per month from the stock. Earnings...

Shares of Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) traded higher into Wednesday's trading session after the company issued its second-quarter earnings. Here's what investors need to know about the print, and how to earn $500 a month from the stock. By The Numbers: The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based retail giant...

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite...

Clouds gathered over United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE:UPS) after a shaky second quarter influenced heavily by labor disputes. What Happened: UPS hit a rough patch this year primarily due to its ongoing labor disputes with the Teamsters union. A tentative agreement was reached late last month, but...

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite...

No, you didn’t read that headline wrong, and this isn’t some elaborate fast-food prank. You can get paid by McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD), not for flipping burgers or serving up fries, but by indulging in the food you probably already eat. If you're saying to yourself "I don't eat...

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) issued an upbeat second-quarter earnings beat Friday before the market opened, though investors pushed the stock more than 5% lower before it began paring losses. Here's what investors need to know about the earnings print, the health of the U.S. consumer and how...

Shares of Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) are providing those buy-the-dip traders with an opportunity on Thursday, but it doesn't come without risk. What Happened: Shares of Discover sold off more than 15% Thursday, primarily due to its ongoing discussions with regulators regarding credit...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has officially entered a bull market, soaring more than 20% since the November 2022 lows. Despite starting the bull market later than the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, which were more exposed to the AI-tech bullish wave, blue-chip stocks are now attracting investors...

Investors pushed shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) higher Tuesday after the company announced a new artificial intelligence service. Here’s how investors can earn dividends from Microsoft stock with the company in the news. What Happened: Microsoft said it is introducing a new AI...

Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski upgraded shares of Citigroup, Inc (NYSE:C) to an Outperform rating and lifted the price target from $84 to $88. The analyst said that Citigroup, with a tangible book value of 0.59x, is still one of the cheapest banks on the market. He further noted that Citigroup...

Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) on Friday issued upbeat second-quarter earnings, topping Street estimates on both top and bottom lines. Here's what investors need to know. By The Numbers: The San Francisco-based bank issued earnings of $1.25 per share, ahead of the $1.15 estimate, on revenues of $...

AT&T Inc (NYSE:T), once a darling for blue-chip investors, is currently trading near multi-decade lows. Despite the telecom giant’s beleaguered stock price, there may be an opportunity for investors to capitalize on both potential capital appreciation and its dividends. AT&T CFO...