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Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 19, and there was something in the report that indicated that the streaming giant is now a less risky stock to own. The company did

The stock market tends to reward investors who buy and hold for the long run. It's worthwhile to seek out companies that are likely to perform well for decades to allow time for compounding to take

Tax exemptions can work wonders for your return, giving you the opportunity to pay less tax and stash away more cash. But if you didn't take advantage of personal and dependent tax exemptions before

Many tech stocks have soared as markets recovered from the pandemic-driven sell-off early last year. IBM (NYSE: IBM) is an exception. The century-old tech giant was already disliked by investors

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic were rough on most financial companies, especially banks and real estate investment trusts. Banks were forced to take huge provisions for potential credit

Electric-vehicle (EV) stocks were some of the biggest winners of 2020. And even if people are starting to question the valuations these companies have achieved from investor exuberance, they keep

Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) has crafted a unique niche in the e-commerce community. The focus on promoting craftspeople has helped it embroider a special place in the hearts of artisans and investors

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) and Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) have both been disruptive digital platforms over the past decade. Spotify popularized streaming music and pulled listeners away from digital downloads

Canada-based Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) has been eyeing the U.S. pot market for some time. In 2019, the pot producer rocked the cannabis industry when it said it agreed to a deal to acquire

Part of the joy of investing is seeing your good investments continue to grow, years after your initial purchase. Aside from the financial satisfaction that you get from seeing a stock's value rise

The COVID-19 crisis has changed a lot of the ways people shop, transact, and work. With the advent of more remote working and remote shopping, cash usage is falling, while digital payment methods

The COVID-19 pandemic was obviously a terrible situation for millions of people and businesses around the world. However, it also provided a tailwind for the global digital transformation, and this

When you're choosing the right stocks to help fund your retirement, you need stable, safe income producers -- companies that have steady, if not spectacular growth, with above-average dividend

Completing your tax returns isn't ever a fun project, but many people are eager to get it done as soon as possible. Whether you're waiting for a refund or simply want to get filing over with, there

There's little doubt that the pandemic has given online retail a huge boost. While the rate of adoption may slow, e-commerce is clearly a part of everyday life. It's also apparent that a company

One of the greatest attributes an investor can have is patience. Patience allows you to ride out the short-term volatility of the stock market and realize long-term returns. Think about the

Ever since its acquisition of Sprint closed nearly a year ago, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has been on fire.

In fact, the stock is up a whopping 58.1% over the past year, while rivals Verizon (NYSE: VZ)

Streaming television has resulted in a number of disruptions to the media landscape, and there's more fallout to come. The success of Disney+ has media companies scrambling to offer their own

The year 2020 was kind to e-commerce stocks, and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) was no exception.

China's biggest online direct seller finished the year with its stock price up 150%, as revenue and profits

Over the long term, stock prices follow the ability of a business to generate profits. That can easily be forgotten when fast-growing, money-losing companies are doubling in price as they go public

On Jan. 14, Cresco Labs (OTC: CRLBF) announced that it would be expanding into Florida through the acquisition of Bluma Wellness. The all-share transaction will cost Cresco approximately $213

For nearly a year, stock market volatility has been well above historical norms. However, this hasn't bothered millennial and novice investors one bit.

Robinhood, the online investing app known for

Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT) is quickly becoming one of the hottest biotech and gene therapy stocks on the market. Over the past year, it has more than doubled investors' money. Meanwhile, the

The IPO market has been extremely active recently, with high-profile companies like Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB), DoorDash (NYSE: DASH), Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), and many more going public in 2020. 

Last year, coronavirus vaccine stocks led stock market gains. For instance, Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) surged more than 2,000% for the biggest increase among all stocks in all industries. With the