There have been a lot of scintillating debutantes hitting the market this year. Some members of the 2020 IPO class will be among the market's biggest winners in the coming years, and the current climate of high volatility makes it a compelling time to stake your claim on a promi
While nobody has a crystal ball that can predict how Americans will vote and there's quite a bit that could happen between now and the November election, it's important for Americans to consider the "what ifs." Democratic nominee Joe Biden has consistently led in the polls thus
Renewable energy continues to disrupt the traditional energy space, whether you're looking at the collapse of coal in the U.S. or the rise of electric vehicles around the world. That creates a tremendous opportunity for investors in renewable energy stocks.
If you're a growth investor, the U.S. cannabis industry is one area you'll want some exposure to. The U.S. pot market is going to grow at a rate of 18% per year (on average) and reach a value of $34.5 billion by 2025, according to cannabis research company BDSA. That's more than
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has been the top-performing major index amid the challenges created by the coronavirus and economic uncertainty this year.
One of the best things about stock market investing is that it allows you to take control of your financial future now, instead of waiting for a financial windfall that most of us never experience. If you have just $40 to spare, you could become the proud owner of a small piece
In international relations, a proxy war is an armed conflict between two smaller groups each representing the interests of larger nations. Two recent examples saw the U.S. and Iran supporting opposing factions in Iraq in the mid-2010s and the U.S and Russia doing the same in Afg
As most stock market observers know, the indexes have recently reached record highs. Nonetheless, individual stocks often experience their own bull and bear swings independent of the indexes -- so even during times like these, investors can still find value stocks.
Clinical-stage biotechs including Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) and big-pharma players such as Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) are sharing the spotlight in the coronavirus vaccine race. Between them, these companies have won billions of dollars
There are expected to be a number of fast-growing trends this decade, including cloud computing, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. But don't sleep on marijuana.
Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), saw his net worth briefly cross the $200 billion threshold earlier this year. He's the richest man in history, and he added billions to his wealth during the COVID-19 pandemic -- a time when millions, perhaps even including y
(RTTNews) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in a video released Saturday evening that he is doing well, but the next few days will be the "real test" of his treatment for COVID-19.
It would be easy to chalk up technological developments from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) as par for the course. The company is perpetually throwing spaghetti on the wall to see what sticks.
This year has been a whirlwind for investors, with the stock market hitting rock bottom and then soaring to record highs within just a few months. This volatility can make it challenging to determine when and where you should invest, because nobody knows what the market will be
Stocks rose last week, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 gained close to 2%. The uptick pushed the S&P further into positive territory this year, up 4%, while the Dow is still down 3% since the start of 2020.
What happened
Shares of Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) shed 12.8% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That's the second steepest drop the stock has suffered this year, after its sharp dip during the March stock market crash. One factor, whic
2020 has been a turbulent year in the global economy, the stock market, and life in general. It's an unprecedented, intimidating environment for anyone planning for retirement, and it requires special attention to avoid devastating pitfalls that can wipe out years of hard work,
What happened
Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) stock rocketed 29.4% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For context, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes fell 3.8% and 5.2%, respectively, last month.