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83% of Americans Don't Know This Crucial Retirement Number
There's a strong chance Social Security will wind up playing an important role in your retirement. Maybe you'll need that money to cover your essential bills, like housing and healthcare. Or maybe
Hoping to Double Your Money With a Meme Stock? Do This Instead
Social media has changed many aspects of life, including the ways in which people invest. Specifically, a growing number of investors are hoping to get rich by purchasing "meme stocks" -- those that
Why Oshkosh Stock Traded Higher in March
Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) soared higher in late February after the truck and equipment maker won a key government contract. The market was still digesting that contract -- and what it might mean for the
Why AgEagle Stock Fell 23% in March -- But Is Up 17% in April
Shares of AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSEMKT: UAVS), a drone solutions provider, fell 22.7% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
For context, the S&P 500 index returned 4.4%
5 Things to Know About Social Security Before Making Retirement Plans
Social Security benefits are probably going to be important to your financial security in retirement. But you need a realistic assessment of what they will -- and won't -- do for you.
Why Arcimoto Stock Sank 26.2% in March
Shares of Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV) dipped 26.2% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock lost ground due to a report from a short seller and a broader sell-off that
Why BlackBerry Stock Dipped 18.1% in March
Shares of BlackBerry (NYSE: BB) dipped 18.1% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock had made big gains early in the year thanks to short-squeeze momentum, but the
Why Upstart Holdings Stock Nearly Doubled in March
Shares of lending platform company Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) soared 96.3% in March, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Though there has been much volatility in the
Why This Reddit Silver Stock Plunged 13.5% in March
First Majestic Silver (NYSE: AG) stock slumped 13.5% in the month of March, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That's a sharp reversal for a stock that gained 34% in the
What's Behind 10x Genomics' Acquisition Strategy?
10x Genomics (NASDAQ: TXG) has gobbled up several smaller companies over the last year. These deals have extended the company's offerings and expanded its addressable market in some cases. In this
Why Nikola Stock Sank 23.3% in March
Shares of Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) dipped 23.3% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The electric vehicle (EV) stock slumped amid mixed coverage from analysts and sell-offs
Why Organigram Holdings Jumped 14.5% in March
The stocks of several cannabis producers have more than doubled just since the start of the year, including Organigram Holdings (NASDAQ: OGI). Organigram got an added boost from news of a strategic
Why Sundial Growers Stock Plunged 15% in March
Shares of Sundial Growers (NASDAQ: SNDL) fell 15% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the cannabis company moved to further dilute shareholders and an
Why Plug Power Stock Sank 25.9% in March
Shares of Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) dipped 25.9% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock has posted explosive gains over the last year, but it lost some ground
Why MicroVision Stock Jumped 24.7% in March
Shares of MicroVision (NASDAQ: MVIS) gained 24.7% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock shrugged off market-shaking volatility in the technology sector and
Why Takung Art Stock Skyrocketed 989.7% in March
Shares of Takung Art (NYSEMKT: TKAT) soared 989.7% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Excitement built around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) last month, and the Hong
5 Stocks That Cut You a Check Each Month
Do you pay your bills every month or every quarter? For most people, budgets are on a monthly timeline. Unfortunately for people who rely on dividend income, corporate results are calculated and
Why Riot Blockchain Stock Jumped 21.8% in March
Shares of Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ: RIOT) dipped 26.2% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock surged thanks to momentum for the company's Bitcoin mining operation
Your Credit Card May Have Up to 5 APRs. Here's What They Mean
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Even the most math-oriented of us can be overwhelmed by a page full of numbers, especially when half of them seem to be talking about the same thing. It can lead to number
What Investors Need to Know About the British American Tobacco and OrganiGram Deal
After quite a lull, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic stake buys are back in style in the marijuana industry. The latest such arrangement is British American Tobacco's (NYSE: BTI) purchase of a
Why Nano Dimension Stock Fell 12.7% in March
Shares of Nano Dimension (NASDAQ: NNDM) slipped 12.7% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock lost some ground amid a broader pullback for growth-dependent tech
Cash-Out Refinances Hit Highest Level Since 2007
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Some homeowners who refinance a mortgage get a new loan that equals the amount they owed on their previous loan. But that's not the only option. Those who do a cash-out
Why Bank of America Stock Jumped 11.5% in March
Shares of Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) rose nearly 12% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as investors looked ahead to an eventual end to the coronavirus
Comcast to Make Peacock Truly Competitive With Netflix and HBO Max ... Maybe
NBCUniversal parent Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) looks like it may soon be giving its young streaming service a much-needed boost. According to reports from Bloomberg, the company is considering adding
Looking for Tech Stocks? These 3 Are Great Buys
Over the last year, many tech stocks have seen a meteoric rise as the pandemic accelerated the push toward digital solutions. While the underlying performance of some tech businesses warranted their