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GameStop (NYSE: GME) has been in the headlines lately, but not for a new gaming console or a can't-miss after-holiday sale. It's all about the incredible rise of its stock, which has shocked the

The Reddit group r/wallstreetbets has thrown the stock market into turmoil in recent weeks, unleashing massive high-volume trading attacks on a basket of stocks with high shorting interest and/or

This year has gotten off to an interesting start for U.S. stocks. Shares of some small and struggling companies are being driven into the stratosphere, leaving some investors with serious FOMO (fear

Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly violated the terms of its license during an ill-fated test launch of its Starship spacecraft, potentially delaying the company's efforts to continue testing the massive

Shares of midstream energy giant Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) are quietly outperforming the market this year. The energy sector as a whole has gotten a lift from higher oil and natural gas prices, and

Despite all the challenges and uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic over the last year, the stock market has still managed an impressive run. Investors in the tech space have fared

Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRNE) is an underappreciated coronavirus stock loaded with potential. So loaded, it's poised to double and then some in value.

That's the opinion of one analyst

Certain sectors of the economy have held on, or even thrived, during the coronavirus pandemic. Energy is not one of them.

The latest piece of evidence for this is Chevron's (NYSE: CVX) fourth

Solar energy stocks were blistering hot last year. The Invesco Solar ETF -- an exchange-traded fund that holds 37 solar-focused companies -- soared more than 230% in 2020. Powering that surge was

On the surface, the U.S. economy seems to be doing okay. Consumer spending is up, savings are up, and household debt is going down. People are starting to fly more, drive more, and go out more as

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) is starting its new fiscal year in style, delivering an estimates-busting quarter.

For the semiconductor specialist's first quarter of fiscal 2021, it took in $1.51

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) just had its most successful gaming console launch in company history. The launch of Xbox Series X and Series S helped drive an 86% increase in Xbox hardware revenue during

A stock portfolio should be diversified with a variety of companies that perform well in many different market conditions. A mix of investment styles and sectors will also help you navigate

The GameStop (NYSE: GME) saga has taken some wild turns this month, and the volatility wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for heavy short interest. The video game retailer was a popular short for

How many stocks are right for me? It's a decision that many investors struggle with. If you own too many stocks, your returns could be diluted and make it difficult to keep track of all your

Many investors will need to become millionaires in retirement if they hope to maintain their current lifestyles, but that can be a very difficult task. It requires a lifetime of diligent saving

Chances are, you're counting on Social Security to play a pretty significant role in your retirement. Maybe you expect to get a large chunk of your income from those benefits. Or maybe you're behind

If you're feeling the pain of missing out on GameStop stock's incredible rise, don't fixate on it. There are plenty of great investment opportunities out there, and you don't have to expose yourself

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is a car company worth over $800 billion that has never turned a profit selling cars. Despite a cult following and intense brand loyalty, Tesla has been unable to wring any

Take a look at two successful investors' portfolios and you would be surprised how different they are. One of the key differences is likely the number of stocks they own. Beginning investors (and

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has dominated the e-commerce industry for decades, with almost 50% market share in the U.S. However, some retail competitors are now catching up by using physical store

Many of us like to gamble. It's a pretty big thrill to throw down some cash and get a fast win out of it. This week, we're seeing a lot of gambling.

Shares of GameStop (NYSE: GME) recently climbed

Retirement is a major accomplishment and something that you might find yourself looking forward to years before it actually happens. But deciding when you will retire involves more than just picking

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) are both diversified chipmakers that are tightly tethered to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Skyworks generated 56% of its revenue from Apple in

Whether you're a seasoned income investor or just starting out, the Dividend Aristocrats list is a great place to find top-notch stocks. To earn a place among that elite group, an S&P 500 company