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Shares of biotech Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA), maker of a COVID-19 vaccine, dropped 31.6% in December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. 

For context, the S&P 500 returned 3.8% last

Shares of Altria (NYSE: MO) were down 16.8% in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic forcing everyone to stay at home for large swaths of the year when they theoretically could have smoked more.

Nearly every American 65 or older turns to Medicare for help to pay for healthcare. Traditional Medicare relies on two components: Part A coverage for hospital and inpatient care, and Part B

Shares of salty snack food leader Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) rose 9.3% (9.6% if we include dividends) in December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. 

For context, the S&P 500 index

Shares of Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ: SWBI) soared 152% in 2020 as the firearms industry roared back to life and guns started flying off the shelves.

A convergence of events charged individuals

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is trailing the leaders in the coronavirus vaccine race, but the healthcare giant is approaching the finish line, thanks to cutting the size of its phase 3 clinical

2020 was a difficult year for most markets and an amazing one for others. The S&P 500 market barometer closed the year 16% higher, having bounced back from the 31% drop in March with a vengeance

Filing your taxes can be rewarding if you understand all the benefits you can take advantage of, especially if you're one of the lucky taxpayers who can claim dependents. Each dependent you claim is

Shares of FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE), CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), and Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) increased 48.7%, 34.3%, and 27%, respectively, during December, according to data from S&P Global Market

This year has certainly been one for the record books. The coronavirus pandemic created a heightened level of uncertainty in nearly all aspects of our lives. The U.S. economy was essentially shut

The stock market went haywire in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic turned the economy upside down. At the end of the year, the S&P 500 market barometer had recovered from the crash in March to

A lot can change in a decade. For example, ten years ago, it cost between $140 to $150 per megawatt-hour (MWh) for solar energy, and that's with the benefit of investment tax credits. However, by

With a new year first kicking off, now's the time for a lot of people to make financial resolutions. And one of yours may be to finally start investing. Investing your money is a great way to grow

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for two coronavirus vaccines, but while short-term efficacy is clear, there are still plenty of unanswered

Making 401(k) contributions is often autopilot investing, which can be a good thing. You're practicing dollar-cost averaging, which means you automatically invest regularly whether stocks are up or

Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) was once the shining star of the cannabis industry. At one point in early 2018, its shares had generated gains for investors of more than 1,200% from its predecessor

Despite a general boom in technology stocks this year, one big notable exception has been Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). Long known as the dominant player in the computer processor space, "Chipzilla" saw it

One of the most critical decisions to consider while planning for retirement is when you want to begin claiming Social Security benefits. You can file for benefits starting at age 62, but waiting

Last week, I wrote an article listing all the reasons why 2021 isn't the best time to retire. I cited points like economic uncertainty, a raging pandemic, and a change in routine that could result

For many energy-powered dividend stocks, 2020 was a challenging year due to the downturn in the oil market because of the COVID-19 outbreak. That market turbulence caused several energy companies to

2020 was a great year for Square's (NYSE: SQ) investors. The digital payments and financial services leader delivered gains of nearly 250% last year, according to data from S&P Global Market

The S&P 500 has shown amazing growth in the past two years -- nearly 30% in 2019 followed by about 14% in 2020. To put that in perspective, if you applied those growth rates to a $100,000 balance

Age 62 may not seem like an important milestone, but if that's the age you'll be reaching this year, it could actually be a pivotal point on the way to retirement -- or perhaps even the year you

It's never too late to start investing. Whether you're just out of school and looking to make your first trades or close to retirement and hoping to beat the market's returns, 2021 looks like a

Over the past decade, growth stocks have been all the rage while value stocks have lagged. But remember, this isn't normal. The last 10 years have seen an unprecedentedly long period of low rates