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A good salary is most people's primary concern when evaluating a new job opportunity, but if you want to retire as quickly as possible, it's not the only perk you should look for. Wise investors

There's nothing that can light a fire under marijuana stocks quite like hype around legalization or any kind of reform in the sector. When the Democrats won the run-off Senate elections in Georgia

Many investors feel that Mastercard (NYSE: MA) is a better investment than Visa (NYSE: V) simply because it's a little bit smaller and therefore has more room to grow. But as Fool.com contributor

In the investing world, bigger isn't always better. Some companies with relatively small market capitalizations can prove much better investments than their larger and more prominent peers. However

Though not everyone has access to a 401(k) plan, if you are offered one at work, it pays to sign up. These employer-sponsored plans come with a couple of key benefits.

First, 401(k)s come with

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) went public through a Chamath Palihapitiya-backed SPAC earlier this year, and like many other SPAC IPOs, it has taken a bit of a hit as the "SPAC mania" has died

Assessing the value of biotech stocks can be difficult. There are lots of variables, including pipeline prospects and market dynamics. But some biotech stocks trade at prices that seem to be at

AI-based lending disruptor Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) and the international e-commerce and gaming giant Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) are both near all-time highs, likely because of their

Can you count on receiving Social Security benefits as a retiree? Many Americans don't believe they'll see any income from this entitlement program in their lifetime.

The reality, however, is that

For 18 months, Wall Street and investors have enjoyed an historic ride. The widely followed S&P 500 has effectively doubled off of its bear-market low, marking the strongest bounce-back rally from a

A potential authorization of Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) coronavirus booster candidate clearly would be good news for the company. The coronavirus vaccine leader submitted data to the U.S. Food and

If you are an intelligent investor, you are probably always looking for stocks that could potentially make good buys. The company I am going to tell you about fits that mold. 

Chegg (NYSE: CHGG) is

To use a car analogy, growth stocks are like Lamborghinis. But what about dividend stocks? Most investors probably view them as more like Volvos. Relatively safe -- but not all that exciting.

Don't

One of the hottest investment themes of 2021 has been the metaverse. Taken from the 1992 sci-fi novel Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson, the term refers to a convergence of the physical and digital

October has gotten a negative reputation among investors. Sure, there have been a handful of market crashes over the last century during the month. However, on an overall basis, October actually

There are a number of strategies that can help investors build significant wealth over time on Wall Street. But buying dividend stocks just might be the most lucrative.

In 2013, J.P. Morgan Asset

The semiconductor industry is not well known for its dividend stocks. Instead, it has traditionally attracted investors through price growth, with profits and cash flow often coming later. Many

After 18 months of staggering growth, the stock market has had a rocky week. The S&P 500 recently experienced its worst single-day performance since May, and it appeared that the market may finally

The legalization of marijuana in the U.S. could set off one of the biggest growth trends in history. Even though pot has only been legalized in about half the states for either medical or

After soaring 434% in 2020, Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) stock has taken a breather this year, shedding 44% of its value so far. With people stuck at home and looking for ways to work out, the pandemic

Retirees routinely rely on Social Security to cover their living expenses. Therefore, the more money you're able to collect in benefits, the better.

You'll often be warned that filing for Social

Shares of United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI) were soaring this week after the natural foods wholesaler posted better-than-expected earnings in its fourth-quarter report; and it issued strong guidance

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Shares of Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER) are down 12.2% since Monday. The stock opened at $15.71 on Monday and by Thursday's close, its shares were down to $13.79. The stock is down more than 3%