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It's a myth that you need to trust your money with Wall Street pros -- the "suits," as some call them -- to make a profit in the stock market. The truth is that investing often works best when you

The Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FTEC) stands out for its lower costs, broader tech exposure, and modestly higher yield versus iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSEMKT:IYW)

You go to work for the paycheck, obviously. But there can be other benefits to your job, too -- an opportunity to socialize or a chance to help others, for example. And while you might not think

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) and iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:EEM) differ sharply in cost, yield, sector exposure, and recent returns, reflecting their distinct focuses on

Nike (NYSE: NKE) will report its earnings results for the third quarter of its fiscal 2026 on March 31 after the markets close. Investors will be paying close attention.

Earnings per share (EPS) are

The AI-fueled "SaaSpocalypse" has indiscriminately sent software-as-a-service (SaaS) stock prices lower over the last few months. While it's true that new generative artificial intelligence (AI)

As geopolitical turmoil rattles U.S. markets, Latin America's premier e-commerce and fintech company MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), is looking increasingly attractive to American investors.

One reason

Reversing course from the 0.3% slide that Navan (NASDAQ: NAVN) stock experienced last week, shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) stock are ripping higher this week. The company, a provider of

The State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF(NYSEMKT:SPGM) and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF(NYSEMKT:EEM) differ most in cost, risk profile, and geographic focus: EEM charges

Micron (NASDAQ: MU) is in an enviable situation where demand for its products exceeds supply.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 23, 2026. The video was published on March 25

Cathie Wood is doing some spring cleaning. The co-founder and CEO of Ark Invest lightened her stakes in more than three dozen stocks across her ETF family's holdings on Thursday. It was her busiest

After setting a breathtaking pace for what felt like all of 2025 and the first several weeks of this year, gold prices are tumbling, and mining stocks are going along for the bearish ride.

Count New

Companies that are particularly heavy users of oil-derived fuels, such as transportation businesses and airlines, have had a rough time lately due to the steep climb in crude oil prices since

In an ideal world, taxes would disappear for people in retirement. In reality, they can be a huge burden for older Americans, even among folks whose incomes go down once they stop working.

There's

The artificial intelligence decision-making company Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the best stocks to own in one of the market's best sectors in recent years. The stock is up

Global markets have become highly volatile in recent days as the Iran war drives oil prices higher and heightens geopolitical uncertainty. As a result, the benchmark S&P 500 index is down roughly

Shares in Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ: GEMI) declined by 23.1% in the week to Friday morning, continuing a miserable year for the company. The stock is down 54% year to date.

This week's decline

Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) has encountered several headwinds over the past two years, including the loss of patent exclusivity for one of its growth drivers, Eylea, a medicine for wet age-related

Shares of FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) rallied 19.6% this week through Thursday trading, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

FMC's shares plunged an ignominious 72% in 2025, after

If I were looking to start a portfolio of tech stocks beginning today, I'd probably focus my initial investments on market leaders that have strong growth runways. With that in mind, let's look at

A recent study conducted by Motley Fool Research asked 2,000 retirees what actually matters when choosing where to live -- then scored every state accordingly. Quality of life carried the most

Much of the crypto market is deep in the red through the first three months of 2026. Even top names have not fared well. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 20%, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down 27%.

With the exception of the five-week COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020 and the nine-month bear market in 2022, Wall Street's benchmark indexes -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:

With a market cap of about $1.4 trillion, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is responsible for 58% of the crypto sector's market cap. Assets don't reach that size unless they're capable of growing for years on

The oil market has gone haywire this year. WTI, the primary U.S. oil benchmark, started the year below $60 a barrel. However, the war with Iran has sent WTI soaring. It peaked at more than $119 per