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The COVID-19 pandemic was obviously a terrible situation for millions of people and businesses around the world. However, it also provided a tailwind for the global digital transformation, and this

When you're choosing the right stocks to help fund your retirement, you need stable, safe income producers -- companies that have steady, if not spectacular growth, with above-average dividend

Completing your tax returns isn't ever a fun project, but many people are eager to get it done as soon as possible. Whether you're waiting for a refund or simply want to get filing over with, there

There's little doubt that the pandemic has given online retail a huge boost. While the rate of adoption may slow, e-commerce is clearly a part of everyday life. It's also apparent that a company

One of the greatest attributes an investor can have is patience. Patience allows you to ride out the short-term volatility of the stock market and realize long-term returns. Think about the

Ever since its acquisition of Sprint closed nearly a year ago, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has been on fire.

In fact, the stock is up a whopping 58.1% over the past year, while rivals Verizon (NYSE: VZ)

Streaming television has resulted in a number of disruptions to the media landscape, and there's more fallout to come. The success of Disney+ has media companies scrambling to offer their own

The year 2020 was kind to e-commerce stocks, and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) was no exception.

China's biggest online direct seller finished the year with its stock price up 150%, as revenue and profits

Over the long term, stock prices follow the ability of a business to generate profits. That can easily be forgotten when fast-growing, money-losing companies are doubling in price as they go public

On Jan. 14, Cresco Labs (OTC: CRLBF) announced that it would be expanding into Florida through the acquisition of Bluma Wellness. The all-share transaction will cost Cresco approximately $213

For nearly a year, stock market volatility has been well above historical norms. However, this hasn't bothered millennial and novice investors one bit.

Robinhood, the online investing app known for

Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT) is quickly becoming one of the hottest biotech and gene therapy stocks on the market. Over the past year, it has more than doubled investors' money. Meanwhile, the

The IPO market has been extremely active recently, with high-profile companies like Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB), DoorDash (NYSE: DASH), Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), and many more going public in 2020. 

Last year, coronavirus vaccine stocks led stock market gains. For instance, Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) surged more than 2,000% for the biggest increase among all stocks in all industries. With the

Guess what -- becoming a millionaire may not be a mere pipe dream for you. If you have some meaningful sums to invest regularly and a lot of time, it's almost easy to become a millionaire. And if

For most investors, Warren Buffett is the guy to beat. Thanks to his legendary stewardship of Berkshire Hathaway, the Oracle of Omaha is one of the world's richest people. But there's nothing

The biggest healthcare company in the world has some really big news on the way. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) should announce results from a late-stage study of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate

It took years of earning money in my 20s before I started investing in stocks. Why the delay? It largely boiled down to a lack of knowledge and a substantial amount of fear on my part.

Back then, I

Investors were taken on the ride of their lives in 2020. During the first quarter, investors navigated their way through the fastest bear market decline in history. This was followed by a ferocious

There's no question that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) dominated 2020.

Shares of the leading electric vehicle maker jumped more than 700% as investors saw a tipping point in the electrification of the auto

We've all known for quite a while that Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) was likely to make billions of dollars from its COVID-19 vaccine. Granted, the big drugmaker has to share any revenue generated with its

Bank stocks were beaten up for the better part of 2020, and for good reason. The global pandemic, low interest rates, restrictions on share repurchases, and general economic uncertainty put pressure

Few industries are hotter at the moment than marijuana. In the U.S., 36 states have given medical cannabis the green light, 15 of which also allow for adult-use consumption. Meanwhile, Canada opened

Warren Buffett turned 90 late last year. The stock-picking giant has a loyal following within the investment community. The Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) CEO still plays an

Many people have made huge profits by owning shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). Even those who only have a year under their belt with the electric automaker's stock have seen mind-blowing gains. Truly