PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) hasn't proven a profitable stock lately. But when you dig into the numbers, there's reason to believe the shares could have considerable upside over the next several years. In fact, the stock could foreseeably double in value by the end of 2025. Here's why.Most people are familiar with what PayPal does. The company operates an...

There are no guarantees in the stock market, but investing in industry leaders with a track record of above-average growth is a relatively safe way to grow your savings over time.Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are solid companies that generate billions in profits every year. An investor can buy one...

Saving for retirement can be a challenge, particularly when you're on the younger side and your wages may not be robust. Throw in the fact that many people graduate college saddled with debt, and it's no wonder funding a retirement plan is tricky for many 20-somethings.Data from Northwestern Mutual finds that the average age for workers today to start...

Many investors consider Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) the ultimate artificial intelligence (AI) stock for two solid reasons: The company dominates the AI chip market and has turned this leadership into explosive revenue growth. As a result, Nvidia stock has soared in recent years. Just in 2024, it's climbed more than 70%.Even though all of this sounds fantastic,...

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) had a terrific first quarter of 2024. Reporting as part of General Electric last week while also reporting breaking out its own results, the industrial airplane engine manufacturer grew its sales 15% year over year, operating profits 24%, and generated free cash flow (FCF) in excess of reported profits.Wall Street was enthusiastic...

The energy sector has been red-hot in 2024. However, oil prices have stalled, and earnings from major players have been OK, but not incredible.Investors looking for solid companies in the energy sector that will also benefit from a rise in oil prices could consider ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), and EOG Resources (NYSE: EOG). Here's...