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It may seem like $100 isn't a lot of money to invest in the stock market. But over time, you can add to that total and grow your stake in a business. Investing even a small amount is a good way to

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the benchmark most investors use to measure their performance. Why? Because it's more diversified than the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which includes just 30

All-time great investor Warren Buffett is known far more for his winners like Apple and Coca-Cola than for his losing stocks. Food conglomerate Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) is a rare example of his

You don't want to make mistakes today that will hurt your retirement down the road. One path to financial success is putting yourself in position to get the largest possible Social Security checks

Telehealth leader Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) is suffering the same fate as many other so-called "pandemic stocks." Since the health crisis is largely in the rear-view mirror (even if COVID itself

Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) hasn't given investors much of a reason to invest in the business these days. Limited growth, low margins, and unprofitable quarters sum up why this has been

This past year was a strong one for the stock market. The S&P 500 was up about 25%, closing near its all-time high.

However, not all stocks joined that rally. Utilities, in particular, were under

Any investing exposure to the "Magnificent Seven" stocks has made your 2023 investing year a big success. This group of mega-cap tech stocks, including Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)

2023 was a great year for much of the stock market. Not so much for Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND). The plant-based meat producer is set to finish the year down 29% as nearly everything seems to have

The past year saw artificial intelligence-related stocks soar and become market favorites on Wall Street. But some top consumer-oriented companies quietly delivered market-beating gains and still

Swiss athletic footwear and apparel maker On Holding (NYSE: ONON) has grown a lot faster than American industry bellwether Nike (NYSE: NKE) over the past few years. But here's an ironic twist: On

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks dominated the market in 2023. The worst performer in the group, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), rose 49%, and the best, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), jumped nearly 240%. But with such

The earliest Social Security claiming age is also one of the most popular, and it's not difficult to see why. After paying into the program for decades, it's natural to want your money back as

For many people, investing $5,000 in a single stock is a big decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. Depending on one's personal finances, a $5,000 investment could represent a significant

After a disappointing 2022 that saw many popular stocks decline substantially in price, 2023 was a bounce-back year. Investors are hoping this optimism can carry over into the new year.

Take the

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has been one of the hottest healthcare stocks to own in recent years. The company is now the most valuable healthcare company in the world, with a valuation of around $550

The Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) cryptocurrency, once a market darling, is now simmering on a lower flame. Investors, eyeing price targets from $0.01 to a lofty dollar per token, are in a quandary as

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) has generated massive gains for its investors since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2007. Shares of the Canadian athleisure apparel maker have soared from

No person knows for sure what the future will hold for stocks in the new year. However, it can be fun to attempt to predict what might happen.

Three Fool.com contributors have done just that. Here's

After what was a pretty disappointing 2023 for investors, in recent months, Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) has been on an absolute tear. Shares are up about 45% since the start of November.

Maybe

Medicare makes it possible for millions of older Americans to tend to their health and treat medical issues. But since the program is complex and filled with rules, it's easy to end up in the dark

Known as the home of high-profile tech stocks, the Nasdaq Composite is up a phenomenal 263% over the last decade. While that was a period of low inflation and easy-money policy from the Federal

I'm a big proponent of creating a well-rounded portfolio of individual stocks, and that isn't going to change. I wholeheartedly believe that investors can beat the market over time in this way, and

Here's a question you may not have spent much time mulling over: When should you start collecting your Social Security benefits? It's a more important question than you might realize, because the

On Wall Street, the trend is your friend. And that's especially true in the crypto markets, where getting ahead of megatrends can be the key to spotting new investment opportunities and unlocking