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Sometimes the new year brings big changes. 2019, for example, brought a massive stock market turnaround in the wake of 2018's big slump. But halfway through January 2020, things don't really look

It's tempting to chase high-growth stocks as the market hits fresh highs. However, investors shouldn't ignore slower-growth stocks with generous dividends, since high yields can set a floor under

Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) rang in the new year by celebrating a milestone. The gym operator and franchiser opened its 2,000th location on Dec. 31, in Colorado Springs. This capped off an

The rising costs of healthcare mean it's essential to set aside money to cover your medical expenses. If you're fortunate enough to have a flexible spending account at work, you can use it to set

No restaurant business has been more successful than Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) over the last generation.

Under the guidance of former CEO Howard Schultz, Starbucks went from a handful of sleepy

As investors close the door on the year that was, some of Wall Street's biggest technology companies are gearing up to announce their last financial results of calendar 2019.

The technology mavens

In an escalation of its war on FedEx (NYSE: FDX), Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) last month told third-party merchants that they were unable to use the shipping carrier for ground delivery service on

America's population is getting older.

By the year 2030, the baby boomer cohort -- those born between 1944 and 1964 -- will all be older than the retirement age of 65. By the year 2034, it's

Too many discussions about renewable energy and climate change slant toward pessimism and fear, but the numbers clearly show that the United States is rapidly decarbonizing its economy. 

The nation

If there were a single age at which Social Security eligibility began, the decision to file for benefits would be much simpler. But you actually get an eight-year window to claim benefits, beginning

To say that the stock market has some big shoes to fill in 2020 would be quite the understatement. In 2019, the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained approximately 29% (approximately 32% after

Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) has long been a battleground stock.

Shares of the fast-casual burger slinger have rocked back and forth over its five-year history. The stock trades at a lofty P/E ratio due

MercadoLibre's (NASDAQ: MELI) stock has been on a tear.

Its share price almost doubled in 2019, and it's on the shortlist of consumer goods companies that gained 1,000% in the last decade. But for

It'd be fair to say that the past year has not gone as planned for marijuana stocks. Although the first quarter of 2019 started off well, the remaining nine months of the year were a nightmare for

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) shareholders didn't have a lot to get excited about last year. The stock finished 2019 down 4%, while the S&P 500 surged 29%. But the big drugmaker's future is a lot more

In the world of warehouse clubs, BJ's Wholesale (NYSE: BJ) ranks a distant third. It's smaller across several financial metrics than leaders Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) Sam's

The concerted effort against Juul Labs by tobacco regulators is taking its toll, as the electronic cigarette maker's share of the market further eroded at the end of 2019. Where the JUUL device once

Food giant General Mills' (NYSE: GIS) stock rose about 2% after the company reported earnings on Dec. 18, 2019. The broader market, as measured by the S&P 500, was flat, so Wall Street seemed

Actor Scott Caan of Hawaii Five-O fame once said, "Good things happen when you get your priorities straight." It's a simple sentiment that's also very wise -- and as applicable to your finances as

The last few years haven't been kind to Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) stock, as it has transitioned from a period of high growth to one of more modest expansion.

Along the way, the company has been

Target (NYSE: TGT) delivered holiday-season comparable-store sales on Wednesday that came in below expectations. After the company released the results, its shares dropped by more than 7% during

Mega-cap stocks can provide a solid foundation for your investment portfolio.

Companies with market capitalizations of more than $200 billion tend to have more diversified revenue streams and

Sometimes, change happens so slowly it's easy to miss. That's what's happening with Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG). The health-focused robotics company pre-released fourth-quarter results this

Looking for a new job can seem like a major hassle. After all, sending out resumes, going on interviews, and negotiating a salary aren't anyone's idea of a fun way to spend time. 

But if you're

These two companies have a lot in common. They're partners in the aviation industry, both have stumbled in recent years due to operational issues, and both still face serious questions regarding key