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The Russell 1000 index includes 95% of U.S. equities by market value. YCharts screened that group to identify the best-performing stocks during the 12-month period that ended on March 31, 2025

Over the last two months, Wall Street has offered investors a not-so-subtle reminder that stocks do, in fact, move in both directions.

Since the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) peaked on Feb

Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to make a lot of passive income each year. Many high-quality companies pay high-yielding dividends, enabling you to generate more passive income from

Quantum computing has emerged as one of Wall Street's hottest investment topics. The hype is warranted -- the technology could be a game-changer for humankind. Even the earliest quantum computing

Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) stock posted big gains in this shortened week of trading. At the closing bell this past Thursday, the company's share price was up 11.6% from the previous week's market close.

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is one of the best-performing stocks of the 21st century, and it's been one of the biggest surprises over the last three years.

The streaming giant was left for dead in 2022

Achieving the highly elite status of Dividend King requires a company to have a good business model. But that's not enough, it also has to have strong execution in both good markets and bad ones

You probably already know that your Social Security benefit is based on several factors unique to you, including your earnings history and your age at sign-up. Because of this, it can be difficult

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the parent company of Google, is considered to be a sound long-term investment. The tech giant's stock has rallied more than 480% over the past 10 years as

One of the more interesting aspects about President Donald Trump's recent tariffs is that each major industry has shown at least some degree of weakness, regardless of whether the policies have

When President Trump was reelected, investors knew it wouldn't be business as usual. But even then, most did not expect the new president to introduce a tariff policy targeting almost every country

With eight different cruise lines catering to a wide demographic, as well as more than 90 ships in operation, Carnival (NYSE: CCL) is the largest cruise line operator on the planet.

The business

While investors have questioned the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) business, the company is quietly becoming an AI leader. This is evident from

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) was the first major company to report results since the tariff war kicked off in early April. What its management said had significant implications for the aerospace

If you're on the hunt for bargains after the recent stock market dip, look no further than Citigroup (NYSE: C). The bank is trading at a 27% discount to its tangible book value, making it a golden

Share buybacks are an alternative to dividends for returning value to shareholders. They can be a hugely valuable tool. AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) are two companies that have

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is one of the largest midstream companies in North America. That said, it is a Canadian company and a big part of its business is moving Canadian oil and natural gas down into

You probably work hard for your money, so it should work hard on your behalf, making you more money. One way to put your money to work is by investing it in high-quality dividend stocks.

For

Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON) is one of the best-performing stocks of the last 10 years, up roughly 2,000% during that time.

The maker of the TASER electrical weapon and body cameras has delivered

Cloud communications provider Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) roared impressively higher in the last three months of 2024. It started 2025 on a high as well, but shares of the company have taken a big beating

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) market. The company's voice AI technology is used for everything from vehicle infotainment systems to drive-thru

The S&P 500 has dropped 10% or more nine times since 2010, not including the current sell-off. However, the index has delivered an average return of 18% in the year following the start date of these

Dividend stocks can be fantastic investments. The best ones pay an attractive and growing stream of dividend income while also delivering healthy stock price appreciation over the long term. That

Once you approach retirement age, there's a shocking amount of new information to digest. Everything -- from Medicare to required minimum distributions (RMDs) -- is brand new, and you only have so

It seems hard to believe, but the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Jan. 1, 2023, was just $16,625. Fast-forward to today, and the price of Bitcoin is nearly $85,000.

In a period of just over two