MrDecoder

He's no longer Berkshire Hathaway's (BRKA +0.05%) (BRKB +0.07%) chief stock-picker. But Warren Buffett's proven stock-picking approach lives on through the decades of investing wisdom he's passed along while CEO of the conglomerate, as well as the fact that many of Berkshire's current picks were

Over the last century, the stock market has been the premier wealth creator. Despite nominal gains from bonds, commodities, and real estate, the average annual return of the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.10%), broad-based S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.25%), and technology-dependent Nasdaq

The essay argues that while megacap tech has dominated U.S. equities, small caps are starting to show potential for growth. With forecasts suggesting small caps may soon outpace large caps in earnings growth, there is an opportunity for improved performance and valuation in the S&P 600 index.

Breakfast News: "Hungry Hippo" Boosts Rocket Lab
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March 18, 2026
| Tuesday's Markets |
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| S&P 500 6,716 (+0.25%) |
| Nasdaq 22,480 (+0.47%) |
| Dow 46,993 (+0.1%) |
| Bitcoin $74,661 (+0.84%) |
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Market volatility has a way of putting quality companies on sale. Two stocks in very different industries have taken significant hits from their recent peaks. One financial titan is down 22% from its recent peak as of March 16. An energy storage innovator fell 51% from its February high.
Both

The $3 trillion stock club is an exclusive group that only a few companies are currently in. Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet are the current members, although Microsoft may be in there depending on the daily fluctuations of the market.
I think two stocks that could join them over the next three years a

The essay discusses the advantages of Roth retirement plans versus traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, emphasizing the importance of required minimum distributions (RMDs) for traditional accounts. It highlights deadlines for RMDs, potential penalties for missed withdrawals, and advises planning ahead to avoid complications.

Breakfast News: Nvidia Unveils Major GTC Updates
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March 17, 2026
| Monday's Markets |
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| S&P 500 6,699 (+1.01%) |
| Nasdaq 22,374 (+1.22%) |
| Dow 46,946 (+0.83%) |
| Bitcoin $73,921 (+3.32%) |
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Amid the fighting in the Middle East, stock investing may seem increasingly perilous. Since uncertainty often leads to stock selling, many investors are understandably reluctant to buy more growth-oriented stocks.
Fortunately, income-oriented stocks tend to deliver steady returns regardless of the

For years, Ripple's XRP (XRP 0.16%) has remained one of the top cryptocurrencies in the world. After reaching a $200 billion market cap last year, the crypto project still commands a valuation of nearly $100 billion after a steep plunge in crypto markets globally.
But if you ask Ripple's most

Legendary investor Warren Buffett once said that there's no need to do extraordinary things to achieve extraordinary results. And it's true. Many people incorrectly assume that building real wealth requires constantly analyzing stocks, reading earnings reports, and watching the stock market every da

Chevron (CVX +0.57%) has operated in Venezuela for over 100 years. The U.S. oil giant has several joint ventures with PDVSA, Venezuela's national oil company. It currently produces about 200,000 barrels of oil per day in the country. While that's a drop in the bucket compared to its overall

Few companies are capturing the high-octane growth potential of artificial intelligence (AI) more than Oracle (ORCL 0.82%) at the moment. Oracle has taken a cash-fueled battering ram and slammed it into Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet's seemingly impenetrable cloud infrastructure fortress. The

The Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates is crucial for investors. Currently, a steady rate of 3.5%-3.75% is expected, influenced by rising oil and food prices due to the Iran war. Future rate cuts could be possible later this year, but uncertainty remains high.

Tesla (TSLA +0.78%) experienced its second straight year of declining vehicle deliveries in 2025, with volumes falling by around 9% year over year. Yet in 2024, despite declining EV sales, Tesla's stock price moved higher by more than 60%, adding another gain of roughly 10% in 2025.
Why is Tesla's

Oil prices above $100 a barrel may lead to higher inflation, potentially increasing the 2027 Social Security COLA for retirees beyond the current estimate. Elevated energy costs could impact the Consumer Price Index, possibly benefiting seniors. The official COLA will be determined using third-quarter data.

e.l.f. Beauty (ELF +1.45%) has become one of the top names in cosmetics and skincare, displacing some of the traditional leaders that have been around for decades.
But despite its dramatic rise, its stock has been sinking for a while, and it's down 10% over the past month alone. Here are two

Breakfast News: Tech Earnings Tell Differing Tales
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February 12, 2026
| Wednesday's Markets |
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| S&P 500 6,941 (-0%) |
| Nasdaq 23,066 (-0.16%) |
| Dow 50,121 (-0.13%) |
| Bitcoin $68,003 (-0.89%) |
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The artificial intelligence (AI) investing theme has been a promising one in recent years, and this hasn't escaped the attention of billionaire money managers. Many of them have added AI stocks to their portfolios and benefited as these stocks advanced. Investors have piled into the industry as the