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More companies went public via special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, during 2020 and 2021 than in all previous years combined. Also known as blank-check companies, SPACs brought many

There are a variety of accounts available to most investors to save for retirement. You can opt for a traditional 401(k) or IRA, Roth versions of those accounts, or stick with a regular taxable

Shares of automaker Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) were crushed on Tuesday after management said that its third-quarter profit will take a hit due to parts shortages that are expected to leave about

Trying to beat the bear in this market is not easy, but there are some options to consider that have held up well and hold plenty of promise for the time when the market recovers.

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Here's a majority you don't want to be in: Most people have not saved enough for retirement. According to the 2022 Retirement Confidence Survey, only 33% of workers have saved $250,000 or more for

The increased availability of fractional shares made a huge difference for individual investors over the past decade. It removed the need to purchase whole shares of costly stocks. Instead, they can

The cryptocurrency markets have seen better days. But if you invested in the world's biggest cryptocurrency right after its launch, you're still way ahead of the game. Bitcoin has soared more than

Down but not out. That old adage applies to many one-time high-flying growth stocks. 

Some stocks have taken it on the chin more than others. But some also could rebound more strongly, too. Here are

Cathie Wood went looking for discounts last week. The co-founder and CEO of ARK Investment Management, known for her bold calls on technology stocks, went searching through the bargain bin of

Even blue-chip stocks can get the blues. That's evident with the Dow Jones Industrial Average sinking close to 15% year to date.

Most of the 30 stocks in the well-known index are in negative

If you're nearing retirement, you may be gearing up for some big changes. Those could include downsizing your home, relocating to a different part of the country, and going from working 40 hours a

Sometimes, following the investing strategies of the financial market elites can pay off. 

So let's consider the various reasons that three prominent figures -- Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter 

Traders who want to see their stocks make big gains in a short period of time have been disappointed a lot more than they've been rewarded this year. The benchmark S&P 500 index has lost around 17%

If you're like most people, you'll count on Social Security as an important income source in retirement -- especially since these benefits last throughout your lifetime. That's why it's important to

With stocks looking like they're taking another dive down this year, it might be a good time to consider one of the few remaining areas that's still growing -- the cloud. Cloud revenue, that is, not

Popular net-lease-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) STORE Capital (NYSE: STOR) recently announced it is being taken private by GIC and funds controlled by Oak Street. Long-term dividend

Regardless of whether you're a Wall Street professional or everyday investor, 2022 has been a historically challenging year. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which is often viewed as the barometer of

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock might be pushing its way back into Wall Street's good graces. Shares are trouncing the market right now, up nearly 40% since mid-June compared to the 6% uptick in the

Investor Stanley Druckenmiller has dire news for many investors. He told Fortune that he believes the stock market is likely headed for an extended period of flat growth, similar to the 1966 to 1982

Investing in growth stocks has been a painful experience for the last two years. Well before the broad market peaked at the end of 2021, many smaller software and technology stocks took a beating

When Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett buys or sells a stock, the investing community wisely pays close attention. That's because the Oracle of Omaha's investing track

With inflation as high as it is, you may be having a hard time saving any money for retirement. You're not alone, nor is this a new problem. Even many seniors who are already retired don't have a

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