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In a bear market, it's easy to feel like nothing in your portfolio is working for you. 2022 has been particularly tough for investors, because both stocks and bonds have fallen sharply, causing

After years of kneeling at the altar of long-term thinking and bold experimentation, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) finally seems to be getting religion on the bottom line. 

The company is cutting costs like

Whether you're a relatively new investor or have been putting your money to work on Wall Street for decades, there's never been a year quite like 2022. Thus far, the bond market has had its worst

Macerich (NYSE: MAC) recently increased its dividend by a hefty 13.3%. Although nice to see, the hike came well after its most notable mall real estate investment trust (REIT) peers returned to

Many workers are used to getting a raise at the start of a new year. And seniors on Social Security often have the same experience.

Each year, Social Security benefits are subject to cost-of-living

This past year in crypto is one that will likely go down in infamy. From the collapse of the Terra stablecoin in May that sent shockwaves through the crypto economy to the more recent implosion of

For most Americans, Social Security doesn't just provide "some check" they'll receive after they retire. According to national pollster Gallup, Social Security supplies a source of income retirees

Shares of Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ: ACB) were down as much as 22.1% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The international cannabis producer saw its shares sink after

Like a soccer ball near the end of its trajectory, the flight of specialty cryptocurrency Chiliz (CRYPTO: CHZ) headed toward the ground this week. According to data compiled by S&P Global Market

In advance of the spinoff of one of its business units, General Electric (NYSE: GE) saw its share price erode slightly on Friday. The company's stock fell by nearly 3% -- compared to the 0.7%

Shares of MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) popped by as much as 23.9% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The developer data platform, which is trying to disrupt the database

If you think you're having a bad week, spare a moment of thought for beleaguered cryptocurrency company Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA). Over the past week, the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)

U.K.-based fintech Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) had a lousy time on the U.S. exchange at the end of the week. On Friday, the company's New York Stock Exchange-listed stock took a 10% hit on some dispiriting

It has been a tough year for investors, but the last thing you want to do now is panic. Investing is a long-term game played out over decades. Growth stocks have been hit especially hard this year

It's bad when your company is the target of an analyst downgrade. It's even worse when it lands on the radar of skeptical, high-powered politicians. Unfortunate financial services company Silvergate

There are just as many stories of investors making tons of money by getting into stocks right before a rally as there are of investors avoiding losses by selling a stake before a stock market crash

There wasn't much new or exciting reported with Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock on Friday, save for a fresh development in the legal sphere. Apple enthusiasts tend to get excited about the stock when the

For many investors, 2022 has been a less than ideal year in the stock market, to put it lightly. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that 2023 will be any better.

While investors can't control the

The COVID-19 pandemic cast a dark cloud over the office real estate investment trust (REIT) sector as it proved that companies could continue operations in a 100% remote environment. With a tight

Utilities are generally thought of as boring, slow-growth stocks. NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) doesn't fit that mold, because it has long been a growth-oriented utility with a large and dedicated

Nio (NYSE: NIO) pleased investors with its forward projections when it reported third-quarter earnings a month ago. But another Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker's third-quarter report has Nio

The uncertainty around the economy and the likelihood of additional interest rate hikes continue to spook the stock market. While many are fearful and staying away from stocks, savvy long-term

Lincoln National (NYSE: LNC) had another rough week as its share price fell 17.8% from last Friday's close through 2 p.m. ET on Friday, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The insurance

Shares of Hello Group (NASDAQ: MOMO) were moving higher today for the second day in a row as investors continued to cheer a strong third-quarter earnings report from the Chinese online dating

Oil and natural gas large caps Chevron (NYSE: CVX), Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN), and Cheniere (NYSEMKT: LNG) all fell Friday, trading down by 2.5%, 3.6%, and 2.1%, respectively, as of 2:54 p.m. ET.