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Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has become synonymous with cryptocurrencies because its platform often provides people's first interaction with the crypto market. But cryptocurrency trading is just the

In the current market sell-off, tech stocks have been taking a beating. The Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates several times this year, which is taking a toll on the stock market. An

Renewable energy, particularly solar energy, was one of the best-performing industries in 2020 -- with the Invesco Solar exchange-traded fund (ETF) (NYSEMKT: TAN) rising over 233% that year while

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing situation, there's light at the end of the tunnel as omicron numbers start to roll over. As the world gradually returns to normal, we could see travel

It's easy to invest in the stock market when it's consistently moving higher, and for the most part, that's been the case since the pandemic market bottom in March 2020. But the market has been

It's been a rough week for stock investors as volatility rocked the market. If you've been peeking at your 401(k) plan balance, you may be seeing lower numbers than you'd like to. And that can be

When investors look back on 2021, one sector that will stand out is real estate investment trusts (REITs). As a group, REITs rose an impressive 40%, compared with a roughly 27% gain for the Standard

The physical retailers that remain standing today have had to overcome some massive obstacles over the last couple of years. From pandemic lockdowns and fear of public spaces to the threat of

When stocks head into a bear market, high-growth stocks with minimal or negative current earnings can get hit extra hard. This seems to be occurring right now in this market sell-off, with many

Boeing (NYSE: BA) has disappointed investors and customers repeatedly in recent years. Just since the beginning of 2019, the majority of its major revenue-generating aircraft and defense programs

Realty Income (NYSE: O) is one of the first landlords that any investor seeking out a net-lease real estate investment trust (REIT) should look at. Although it is an industry bellwether, it isn't

Investors have no shortage of beaten-down electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to choose from in 2022. Virtually all of them have lost 10% or more of their value in the first three weeks of the new

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) isn't your average utility. It's growing much faster than its rivals, powered in part by its focus on investing in clean energy. That strategy paid big dividends last

International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has spent the better part of a decade transforming itself into a cloud-computing and AI-focused company. It hasn't been a smooth ride. While the cloud

Social Security retirees are facing some big financial changes in 2022. They got the largest Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in four decades, which means they'll see Social Security provide more

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) shareholders are in for a bumpy trading week ahead. The video game giant, whose stock has trailed the market over the past year, will report fiscal 2022 third-quarter

Winter is here, and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) is frozen in a crypto blizzard. During the final months of 2021, high-flying technology stocks witnessed significant sell-offs. These sell-offs

If you invest at all, you've probably noticed that your portfolio is significantly smaller than it was at the start of the year. Year to date, the S&P 500 was down by about 9% at the close of

Many of us are going about our lives with little regard for inflation. It can wreak havoc on us financially, though. Steep inflation can make a car that costs $25,000 this year cost, say, $27,000

It's hardly a secret that the residential real estate market has been starved for listings since late 2020. Not only are everyday homebuyers struggling to get their offers accepted, but even

There are milestones on Wall Street that help to separate the strong companies from weaker ones. A big achievement is increasing annual dividends for 10 consecutive years, which puts a company onto

So far, 2022 has not been friendly to the stock market. Pricey growth stocks have been crashing for months, and now the major indexes are starting to drop. This isn't a market crash yet, but there's

There's a reason many seniors are inspired to retire at 65. Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility kicks in, so it's easy to associate 65 with retirement. But actually, retiring at 65 is a decision you

Over the last few years, e-commerce has grown to become one of the largest industries worldwide. Analysts expect the category to hit $5 trillion in global spending in 2022 and grow to $6 trillion in

Omicron is starting to bite, and investors should brace themselves for a slew of near-term lousy news during the current earnings season. That's the initial conclusion from what management at paint