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Investing can seem daunting due to its jargon, but beginners should remember they are buying a stake in a business, ideally at a fair price for a company with growth potential. Conducting research is crucial, as predicting the future is challenging. Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is highlighted as a growing company with a reasonable valuation, and new investors can start with a modest amount of money. Full Article

Investing in real estate offers opportunities for passive income, with options like rental properties that, while potentially lucrative, require significant effort. A simpler alternative is investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs), which manage income-producing rental property portfolios and distribute most rental income to investors as dividends, thus providing hassle-free passive income. For those interested in easy passive income this June, the article suggests considering three top REITs to invest in. Full Article

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) experienced a 15.9% stock surge in Tuesday's trading following its impressive first-quarter results, which significantly surpassed Wall Street's sales and earnings targets. The company not only exceeded expectations for the period but also revised its full-year performance targets upward. This strong performance reflects Dollar General's robust position in the retail sector. Full Article

Shares of uranium and rare earths miner Energy Fuels (NYSEMKT: UUUU) rose by 13.8% on Tuesday, driven by positive news. The company reported record monthly uranium production from one of its operational mines in May, and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) signed a 20-year nuclear agreement with Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) to power its AI data centers, enhancing optimism for future uranium demand. These developments collectively contributed to the significant increase in Energy Fuels' stock price....

Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) surged 24.1% in May, as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The increase was driven by a significant rally in technology stocks following eased tariff tensions between the U.S. and China, which coincided with Nvidia's earnings beat late in the month; however, the post-earnings gain represented only a fraction of the overall May increase. Additionally, the Trump administration's agreements for substantial AI chip sales to the United Arab Emirates and...

The cryptocurrency market's loose regulations have led to the rise of meme coins, which often lack real-world utility but attract investors due to their humorous nature or associations with popular culture. Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), the original meme coin created as a joke, has seen its price increase by over 50,000% since 2014, despite its recent decline to under $0.20 after peaking at over $0.46 in late 2024. With Bitcoin reaching new highs, investors are considering...