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Drug companies Merck (NYSE: MRK) and AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) have been two of the best pharmaceutical investments, easily delivering better total returns than the S&P 500 average over the past three

The U.S. economy has consistently produced the world's most valuable companies, but the industries leading the way tend to change over time. 

For example, United States Steel became the first $1

June was another good month for stocks as generally positive economic data, falling inflation, and the Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest-rate increases all helped boost investor

Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ: PSNY) hasn't impressed investors since its public debut last June. The electric vehicle maker went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)

Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) and Monday.com (NASDAQ: MNDY) are both cloud-based software providers that help companies digitally streamline tasks. Workday's human capital management (HCM) platform makes

Whether you're a professional stock trader or take a more casual approach to investing, chances are you know 2023 has been all about artificial intelligence (AI).

The launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT last

The stock market is open for trading on Monday, but it was apparent that many market participants were taking the day off. Stock index futures on most major market benchmarks were little changed in

If you don't have a huge amount to put toward an investment portfolio, don't let that stop you. Whatever amount you can safely put away could lead to huge gains over time, especially if you add

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) needs no introduction. The massive coffeehouse chain is well known among consumers and investors for selling high-priced and in-demand beverages around the globe. The

When it comes to IRAs, it's the Roth accounts that get the bulk of the attention. They offer some really valuable perks, including the opportunity to make tax-free withdrawals in retirement. But

With its position at the frontier of cutting-edge technology, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) naturally aligns with the investment philosophy of Cathie Wood and her firm, Ark Invest. Known for its focus on

Wall Street surged back to life last week. I thought my three stocks to avoid -- Carvana, H.B. Fuller, and Walgreens Boots Alliance -- were going to lose to the market in the past week. They rose

While a lot of the business of investing involves looking at a company's business model, financials, and other fundamentals, there are also a lot of investors that focus on the technical aspects of

Micron (NASDAQ: MU) is one of the world's largest producers of DRAM and NAND memory chips. It also represents the easiest way for U.S. investors to invest directly in the secular expansion of the

Carnival Cruise Lines (NYSE: CCL) has had quite a momentous week. After releasing its second-quarter earnings last Monday, the stock initially plunged -- only to rebound even stronger and finish the

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has flat-out been one of the best investments in recent times. The stock has skyrocketed 1,000% in the past five years and 3,600% in the past 10. And in 2023, it's up 114%

You'll often hear that it's important to save for retirement so you're not overly reliant on Social Security once your career comes to an end. Seeing as how those benefits might only replace about

When income-seeking investors like us go shopping for stocks to buy we almost always need to make a difficult choice. We can select stocks that offer high yields up front, but there's a problem with

There's more to SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) than its banking and lending products. The company also owns and operates the Galileo financial technology platform, and this could be a major growth driver in

Tech stocks have generally done well this year, staging a solid recovery from a tough 2022. But not all tech stocks are created equal. AT&T (NYSE: T) looks like a bargain, while Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)

Wall Street pros haven't bought into the Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) rebound story yet. The e-commerce platform's stock, which had seen huge gains during the pandemic, is down sharply so far in 2023 even as

I buy stocks once per month, and there are a few that I'm particularly excited about as we head into July. In this video, I discuss the five existing positions in my portfolio that I'm buying more

Retirement. It's something nearly everyone thinks about at some point. And the closer you get to retirement age, the more you'll think about it.

One of the most important things to decide about