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The lines between workout clothing and everyday wear have disappeared, and that has driven share prices of Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) well ahead of the broader market

My "three stocks to avoid" column last week went according to plan. The three stocks I thought were going to move lower for the week -- Micron Technology, Bed Bath & Beyond, and National Beverage --

While certain sectors and industries have performed well, no major benchmarks have posted positive returns in 2022 year to date. Clearly, the bear market bite has been felt across the market. But

By now, it's old news that unprofitable growth and "story" stocks have endured massive sell-offs this year. Many of last year's favorites are down 70% or more as investors worry about their lack of

With soaring inflation pinching consumer wallets in recent months, the Federal Reserve is making an all-out effort to slow rising prices across the economy. But the plan to hike interest rates is

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is spending heavily on its Apple TV+ streaming service. While management has kept numbers close to the vest, estimates for its content budget range from $1 billion to $6 billion

It is hard to put your faith and money in stocks from industries that aren't profitable yet. Marijuana is one such industry that is still in its nascent stage. With inflation fears gripping the

The market has been brutal in 2022. As we sit at right around the halfway point for the year, the S&P 500 is down 19.7% year to date, and the Nasdaq-100 index is down 29%. Investors are worried

Bear markets are pivotal times that can completely change long-term investing performance. Obviously a market crash can erase years of diligent savings and shrewd investing in the course of a few

Investors will not be sad to put the first half of the year behind them, as the market has been absolutely crushed this year -- the S&P 500 is down more than 21% year to date and in bear market

Choosy investors should want it all: growth, value, capital discipline, and a commitment to rewarding loyal shareholders. This might sound like too much to ask, but Kroger (NYSE: KR) delivers not

The first half of the year has been rough for many investors. High inflation and rising interest rates weighed heavily on the stock market, sending the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite

In a time of high inflation, rapidly rising interest rates, and a dwindling Social Security reserve, retirees are right to feel concerned about making their savings last. Combine that backdrop with

Amid rising food prices and a general feeling of food insecurity in the air, high-tech indoor farmer AppHarvest (NASDAQ: APPH) looks to resolve food issues in the U.S. using technology and

Cannabis company Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) has been a wild ride for investors over the past several years, soaring to more than $45, followed by sharp declines.

The legalization of cannabis in

Biotech giant Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) has a lot going its way, including the company's juicy dividend yield of 4.7%. That compares very favorably to the average S&P 500 yield of 1.4%. But

Seniors who get the bulk of their income from Social Security are potentially in serious trouble. The reason? Social Security may be looking at benefit cuts in a little over 10 years. And if

Tech stocks aren't in favor with investors right now, but this weakness makes it an excellent time for investors to go bargain hunting.

I'm planning to buy two tech stocks -- Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA)

The boreal forest of North America and Russia is considered the largest alpine forest in the world. Besides its immense size, this forest has something truly unique about it. Every so often, it's

The stock market has been abysmal in 2022. The S&P 500 tumbled more than 20% during the first half of the year, its worst starting performance in 50 years. Red hot inflation -- fueled partly by

Retirees across the U.S. are not treated equally when it comes to their Social Security checks. There's a simple reason why that is the case. Some states tax these benefits and others don't. 

The first half of the year is over. And good riddance. The S&P 500 experienced its worst first half in more than 50 years. Most investors saw the values of their holdings plunge. 

But the stock

Saving for retirement is an important thing. If you don't do it, you may be limited to Social Security alone once your time in the labor force comes to an end. And that could be a dangerous thing.

When saving for retirement, one of the best things you can do is go at it from all angles. In other words, utilize all the available retirement accounts and take advantage of the tax breaks that

If there's a perfect word to sum up the first six months of 2022 for the investing community, I believe it's "Yuck!" As of the closing bell on June 30, 2022, the U.S. stock market delivered its