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Shares of Camping World Holdings (NYSE: CWH) soared 84.1% in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused people to get back to nature and away from the crowds.

The "escape to the wilderness" mindset

Shares of Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) rose 36.7% in 2020 as the firearms industry bounced back.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation reported that adjusted FBI data showed criminal background checks

Electric truck start-up Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) took investors on a wild ride in 2020, and December was no exception. The company's shares fell 25.2% for the month, according to data provided by S&P

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech's (NASDAQ: BNTX) as well as Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) coronavirus vaccines work in the same way, using a messenger RNA (mRNA) to express part of the virus. In this

I took a look at three stocks to avoid last week, predicting that Nikola, Lemonade, and Chuy's were going to have a challenging week. I fell short of the mark.

The three stocks averaged a 1.3%

One of the more unexpected market surprises of 2020 is seeing Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) wrap up the year hitting all-time highs in December. Despite its shuttered theme parks and cruises and a lack of

Shares of Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) rose 253.5% in 2020, according to data from YCharts -- a surge driven by the social media company's impressive engagement and monetization performance. 

PINS data

Biotechs have consistently dominated the list of best-performing stocks over the past two decades. A whopping 32 biotech equities, for instance, generated returns in excess of 300% in 2020. Perhaps

Del Taco (NASDAQ: TACO) shareholders trailed a booming market last year. Their stock gained 14% in 2020, compared to the 16% increase logged by the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global

Shares of Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) soared 177.8% across 2020's trading, according to data from YCharts. The semiconductor specialist's stock enjoyed impressive gains thanks to resurgent

Shares of Eastman Kodak (NYSE: KODK) rose 75% across last year's trading, according to data from YCharts. The stock soared following indications that the company would be making a big push into the

Solar energy stocks have had a great year in 2020, despite a global pandemic that slowed sales and installations mid-year. Shares of SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR), Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN), Enphase Energy

Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) shareholders trailed the market by a wide margin last year. Their stock dropped 37% in 2020, compared to the 16% increase logged by the S&P 500, according to data provided

British sports betting company Entain (LSE: ENT) said Monday that it has received several takeover offers from casino operator MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). Entain -- formerly named GVC

Shares of Apartment Investment and Management Co. (NYSE: AIV) sank 86% in December, according to data from YCharts. The stock plunged after the company officially separated its business and stock

Will you owe money when you file your taxes for 2020? If you're looking at getting a tax bill, you may be wondering if it's possible to use a credit card to pay the IRS. And the short answer is yes

Revlon (NYSE: REV) shareholders suffered significant losses last year. Their stock dropped 45% in 2020, compared to the 16% increase logged by the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global

Shares of Sonos (NASDAQ: SONO) climbed 49.7% across 2020's trading, according to data from YCharts. The home audio company posted strong gains thanks to a combination of resilient business

Shares of Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) rose 55.6% in December, according to data from YCharts. The Chinese search engine giant's stock surged following a report from Reuters indicating that the company

Income investors are always looking for dividend stocks with high yields that can provide them with reliable cash flow. Retirees in particular often seek stable companies that are only likely to

"In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." So said Benjamin Franklin more than two centuries ago. While that's still true, there's another certainty that could be

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) shareholders outpaced a surging market last year. The stock gained 50% in 2020 compared to a 16% rise in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global

The authorization of two coronavirus vaccines by the Food and Drug Administration makes it more complicated for other drug companies to get their vaccines through the clinical trial process. In this

Bilibili (NASDAQ: BILI), a fast-growing Chinese entertainment company, just had one of its best years ever in 2020. Revenue grew in excess of 70% in the first nine months of the year while stock

Social Security will pay more than a trillion dollars in benefits to around 65 million Americans in 2020.

These benefits can be a lifeline, especially for retired or disabled Americans