If you don't own Hershey, but buy into the hold thesis, you might want to add it to your portfolio. But there's one key issue that many investors don't know that may push you over the edge. The Hershey Trust, a philanthropic entity, effectively controls Hershey the company. This is more important than you may think.

ABBV stock, with 24% returns since the beginning of 2024, has marginally underperformed the S&P 500 index, up 27%. An increased competition and a mid-stage clinical trial failure for schizophrenia treatment last year are some of the factors that have weighed on its stock price growth lately.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been on a 10-day rally and gained 14% so far. This is the longest streak since 2015. META stock now trades at around $700. Shares were cratering back in 2022 due to Meta Platforms investing in its Reality Labs segment,

Meta stock is gaining ground Thursday after the social media giant reported strong earnings, but what does Wall Street have to say? We take a look here.

The company reported revenue of $2.4 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.21 per share, compared to the consensus estimates of $2.2 billion and $1.79, respectively.

2025 will be a critical year for Coupang to reaffirm its long-term potential. I'm cautiously bullish and believe the stock is buy-worthy, with a good chance the share price will be higher by this time next year. Investors willing to stomach some potential stock market volatility can find a place for it within a diversified portfolio.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares have been climbing steadily over the past year, surging 40% and outpacing the S&P 500’s 23% return during the