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A number of companies have moved on from the pandemic's challenges to reach new heights. Rough times have a way of separating great companies from merely good ones, and although no one is asking for

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the hottest stocks on the market in 2023, with eye-popping gains of 235%. That impressive surge is justified thanks to the astronomic acceleration in the

Owning shares of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) hasn't been easy in recent years. While the rest of the market enjoyed 20% or greater returns in 2023, PayPal shareholders are down more than 10%.

But

Sometimes a company has a mixture of proven performance and upcoming catalysts that make the idea of buying it hand-over-fist practically irresistible. And that's exactly what Vertex Pharmaceuticals

In an ideal world, workers would pay their tax debt to society and eventually be let off the hook by a certain age. But that's not how our tax system works.

As long as you're alive and kicking, the

A lot of businesses that were left for dead during the COVID-19 pandemic are finding new life again. This is especially the case for companies in the travel sector.

Take Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL).

The Nasdaq Composite declined 33% in 2022, marking its worst annual performance since the Great Recession in 2008. But the technology-heavy index has mounted a spectacular rebound in 2023, soaring

Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) both disrupted legacy industries with their streamlined digital platforms. Uber's ride-hailing platform challenged the traditional taxi business, while

Robinhood Markets flipped the investing world upside down when it introduced commission-free stock trades, forcing the rest of the industry to play catch-up. Years after that move, Robinhood still

The stock market has had a strong year in 2023, but not every stock has been a winner. In fact, some of the most well-known companies in the United States have seen their shares decline this year.

All eyes have been on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in 2023, with the market almost singlehandedly triggering a recovery for the Nasdaq Composite after it plunged more than 30% last year.

Social Security is often the largest source of income in retirement, and nearly 90% of retirees depend on benefits to some degree. But knowledge gaps regarding the program are prevalent among

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks dominated in 2023 -- all outperforming the S&P 500 by a wide margin. The term was coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett to describe seven large

As 2024 approaches, investors should take a step back and assess their portfolio allocations. Ask yourself which of your positions may be primed for profit-taking and which may be worth doubling

We have multiple adages that have the same underlying message. "Look before you leap." "Haste makes waste." "Measure twice, cut once." The idea behind all of them is that you should think things

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) sells more passenger electric vehicles (EVs) than any other car maker, and they account for 84% of the company's revenue today.

However, seasoned technology investor Cathie Wood

Stock market trends come and go, but there's one currently popular strategy for everyday investors who want to secure a stream of passive income that never goes out of style. Buying dividend-paying

The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (NASDAQ: QCLN) is tailor-made for investors seeking exposure to a variety of clean energy solutions, from utilities to technology companies

Over the long term, stocks earn their value based on the money the underlying company is expected to generate over time. On a day-by-day basis, however, the emotions of fear and greed may dominate

When examined over extremely long periods, Wall Street stands head and shoulders above all other asset classes in terms of annualized returns. This means any downturn in the broader market can be

The stock market has been on a nice run lately. Since the beginning of November, the S&P 500 is up 12% and the Nasdaq Composite has risen by 15%. These recent market returns may have investors on

The energy industry has delivered an underwhelming performance in 2023. Falling oil and gas prices, along with rising interest rates, weighed on the sector.

However, 2024 could be a much different

Over the long term, randomness is smoothed out, and fundamentals often dictate a company's value. But in the short term, anything can happen in the stock market. And a big part of stock price

Dividend stocks can be very enriching investments. Their dividend payments can really add up over the years. Add that to a rising stock price, and dividend payers can produce market-crushing total