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Shares of Moody's (NYSE: MCO) surged 69.5% in 2019, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Moody's has a strong competitive moat, as one of only three major global debt ratings agencies, along

Myovant Sciences (NYSE: MYOV) stock trailed a booming market last year by falling 5% compared to a 29% spike in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

That small

Shares of Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) rose 60.2% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The leading provider of corporate uniforms and related services executed this climb the

This past year hasn't been a pretty one for cannabis stocks, and the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF was down more than 40% in 2019. However, not all pot stocks have been struggling, especially

Fiserv (NASDAQ: FISV) outpaced a booming market last year as the stock jumped 57% compared to a 29% spike in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The stock had

Stocks are off to an encouraging start in 2020. The S&P 500 is up 1.1% in January, but not every investment is naturally moving higher. There are plenty of stocks that have retreated through the

Healthcare giant Bausch Health (NYSE: BHC) outpaced a booming market last year as the stock jumped 62% compared to a 29% spike in the S&P 500 index, according to data provided by S&P Global Market

Although Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AAXN) purchased body camera maker Vievu nearly two years ago, the Federal Trade Commission only recently alleged that the acquisition reduced competition in the

Most tax filers look for every opportunity to reduce what they owe the IRS. And one of the biggest ways to reduce your tax bill is to be smart about the deductions you claim.

You'll have the choice

Shares of supply-chain and inventory software company Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) appreciated 88.2% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The software company saw a

Mortgage software and analytics specialist Black Knight (NYSE: BKI) outpaced a booming market last year as the stock jumped 43% compared to a 29% spike in the S&P 500, according to data provided by

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) shareholders outperformed a booming market last year as the stock jumped 44% compared to a 29% spike in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market

It's not easy to find a dividend stock with a high yield today, given that the S&P 500 Index, a proxy for the broader market, is hovering near all-time highs. But that shouldn't stop you from

Many people work all their lives in the hopes of enjoying retirement. If you're nearing your golden years, you no doubt have lots to look forward to. But if you're not careful, a few sneaky expenses

Achieving a perfect stock-picking track record isn't a reasonable expectation.

Even the best investors, Warren Buffett included, occasionally pick a dog. But the cool thing about investing is that

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed that health, sports, and fitness trends have been slowly but surely creeping into our daily lives. From "healthy" milkshakes to fake

Shares of SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) jumped 56.9% in 2019, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as financial conditions improved and the company announced a

Shares of JinkoSolar Holding Co. (NYSE: JKS) jumped a whopping 127.4% in December, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as financial conditions rapidly improved. Shares were

Social Security benefits are an essential part of most Americans' retirement plans, but in order to receive them, you typically need to have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 10

As I sit here on my couch on Tuesday evening, Jan. 7, I'm reminded of the fact that the stock market can be a fickle creature in the short term.

Following reports of a missile attack from Iran on an

Last year was supposed to be marijuana's true moment in the sun, with the industry proving to Wall Street and investors that it could translate strong sales growth in recurring profits

Ask pretty much anyone who's on the hook for taxes, and he or she will tell you that paying the IRS is a drag. But if you're not careful this year, you may find that taxes are even more of a burden

If you're a long-term investor, then chances are that 2019 treated you pretty well. When the curtain closed, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, and benchmark S&P

Healthcare real estate investment trusts (REITs) are all, basically, preparing for the same thing: The aging of the baby boom generation. LTC Properties (NYSE: LTC) is no different in that regard

When will Elon Musk's Boring Company build its first working, commercial-scale "Loop" subway tunnel, and morph from a billionaire's science project into something more resembling a real-world