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It's not terribly surprising to hear baby boomers' investment portfolios look a little different than those of millennials. Risk tolerance changes over time and every generation enjoys its own

The stock market has been in rally mode for the past several months, sending shares of most companies soaring, especially those in the technology sector. However, not every stock has enjoyed a

Pinterest's (NYSE: PINS) stock price nearly quadrupled this year as the pinboard-based social network dazzled investors with its robust growth in revenue and users. But after that massive rally

The coronavirus crisis has had a profound impact on Americans' long-term financial outlook. Now, 21% of workers say their confidence in being able to retire comfortably has waned since the pandemic

Boeing (NYSE: BA) took investors on a wild ride in 2020, with the stock losing 75% of its value early in the year but rallying partway back in the final months. As of the close of trading Wednesday

Despite a range of coronavirus-related challenges negatively impacting the broader entertainment industry, 2020 wound up being a great year for most video game companies. The age of social

Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) has had its fair share of bad news over the past several years. Sales have been falling, profits are gone, and management underwent a shake-up

Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) has seen its stock race to new highs in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. As people and businesses scrambled to find ways to communicate safely and remotely

This past year has been the ultimate stress test for dividend stocks. Some companies failed miserably as they either slashed or suspended their payouts to preserve cash during the pandemic. But

Relationships are important -- especially when there's a massive effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccines under way. There have been reports recently, though, hinting that Pfizer's (NYSE: PFE)

The S&P 500 has gained about 14% in 2020, but many technology stocks easily outpaced the market this year as investors looked to this sector as a haven during the pandemic.

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA),

The main aim of investing is to grow your money over time and at a rate above inflation. An effective method of doing so is to deploy your cash into companies that display strong growth catalysts

It's easy to get lured by the stock market's day-to-day movements and cash out when your stock pops, but real money is made only when you can hold on to your stocks for years. That's when you let

Despite having an IPO just three months ago, Compass Pathways (NASDAQ: CMPS) is already up a staggering 224% from its IPO price of $17. If you invested $10,000 in its first-ever public offering,

One of the biggest risks when investing in dividend stocks is that payouts are never a guarantee and a company can decide to cut or suspend its payments, often without warning. Not only is it a sign

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As we approach the end of what's been nothing short of an interesting year, many high-earning individuals and couples are now taking the time to reevaluate their retirement strategies. Given the

As 2020 nears an end, we're going to look at the best-performing 3D printing stocks of the year, as of Dec. 24. Overall, this space outperformed the broader market. Moreover, the two biggest winners

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great tools for retirees to gain diversified access to equities that fulfill investment goals, including income generation, stability, and growth. With thousands of

The turbulent ride of 2020 is finally coming to a close. Whether you had a market-beating investment year, did OK, or had a year you'd rather forget, now is the time to look ahead toward 2021.

The

In recent weeks, we've learned that tech heavyweights including Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) have decided to move their headquarters away from Silicon Valley. This

For better or worse, 2020 is almost behind us. And while that's a good thing from a mental-health perspective (let's face it... we all want to be done with this year), it also means the clock is

The tech sector was the single biggest driver in the stock market's 2020 gains. Part of the remarkable performance stemmed from businesses and consumers rushing to digital channels amid

The defense sector fell out of favor in 2020 as investors worried about long-term growth trends and focused their dollars instead on high-flying tech names.

Election years often weigh on defense, as

Two COVID-19 vaccines are already being given to Americans. But what about AstraZeneca (NASDAQ: AZN), which announced interim efficacy results from a late-stage clinical study of its coronavirus