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The recent turmoil in stock markets may be far from over. The Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is roughly 5% off its 2021 high. But while no investor is happy to see the value of their

We're shopping in the real world again, and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE: SKT) is in the best shape it's been in a long time. The operator of 36 open-air outlet shopping centers is naturally

The U.S. Treasury Department sent out three stimulus checks over the past year to help individuals cope with the financial impact of the pandemic. Nearly half (49%) of those recipients used their

Recent inflation fears have led to a broad sell-off of fast-growing tech stocks and a rotation into more value-oriented stocks or cash. The marketplace bank and online personal lender LendingClub

Over the past few years, the five FAANG stocks -- Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google parent company Alphabet -- consistently generated big gains for investors.

Each of these companies

Biotech stocks are officially in a slump. After a rip-roaring 2020 fueled by the advent of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics, the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF has now lost 10% of its value in

JetBlue Airways' (NASDAQ: JBLU) long-awaited arrival in London will happen on Aug. 11, with the U.S. discounter formally announcing plans today to begin trans-Atlantic service with round-trip fares

Investing isn't just about digging into financial statements and searching for great business models. It also involves looking at trends in human behavior that may fuel the growth of companies or

Last week, Dillard's shocked investors by reporting a record first-quarter profit. Macy's (NYSE: M) couldn't quite match that performance, but the department store giant did post extremely strong

After years and years of slow growth, many investors in 2020 seemed to conclude that the fuel cells and hydrogen economy had reached an inflection point. As large companies announced their support

Charlotte's Web (OTC: CWBHF) continues to be a frustrating stock for many cannabis investors to hold. After another uninspiring quarterly performance this month, shares of the company -- which sells

The stock market has reached a fever pitch, leading a lot of people to worry that a crash is coming. Spoiler: Another stock market crash is inevitable, and it's completely normal. On average, the

Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) fiscal second quarter of 2021 was nothing short of phenomenal. Helped by an array of recent product launches, revenue skyrocketed 54% year over year to $89.6 billion. And

As investors, generating market-beating returns goes well beyond identifying great businesses. It's one step in the process, but investors then have to determine whether or not that company will

UBS analyst Saul Martinez recently downgraded Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) from a buy rating to neutral, saying that the large U.S. bank now trades at a premium to rivals in some regards.

According to

Cryptocurrency prices have been reaching new heights over the past few weeks, and many investors are trying to get in on the action.

Investing in crypto can potentially be lucrative -- especially if

In today's video, I look at Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) as The Big Short investor Michael Burry has shown a short position of roughly 8,100 puts with a notional value of approximately $534 million as of

In a fresh crackdown on cryptocurrencies, China has banned financial services providers from certain offerings related to the popular but volatile asset class.

In a joint statement issued on

The major forces driving the stock market just shifted dramatically. The devastating global pandemic created an economic crisis that sent shockwaves through the market in 2020. For a full year

Back in January, I compared Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) to Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA). I declared the former was the better investment, since its e-commerce and cloud businesses would likely keep

Sony's (NYSE: SONY) latest PlayStation 5 (PS5) has been a big hit among consumers since it went on sale in November 2020, becoming the fastest-selling new console in U.S. history. The company

A stock market correction typically means a pullback in value of 10% to 20%. Looking at major indices like the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, there's presently no correction to speak

A Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing recently revealed that Michael Burry, the investor made famous from predicting and profiting from the subprime mortgage crisis, is betting against

If a market crash comes, what's your strategy?

If you're a long-term investor, a market crash isn't likely to affect your investments. Market crashes take place more frequently than you might think

Beyond Meat and Anheuser-Busch InBev likely appeal to very different types of investors. Beyond Meat, which became the first plant-based meat company to go public in 2019, will likely attract