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Like most value investors, I like buying my stocks cheap. But unlike most value investors, I skip deep-discount bargains for companies still in growth mode. 

I'm talking about industry-leading

Kevin Bennett is the CEO of consumer finance start-up MotoRefi. Though the company has gone the more traditional start-up route of raising venture capital instead of appearing on the popular Shark

As Congress gets closer to reaching a deal on the next stimulus package, millions of Americans are eagerly awaiting a third round of checks.

While lawmakers haven't settled on anything yet

Fulgent Genetics (NASDAQ: FLGT) was one of the undisputed winners last year, gaining a massive 300%. If you think that was impressive, consider this: the stock has already gained more than 200% in

Insurance stocks were generally down last year, and that slump has continued into 2021. This should come as no surprise, as the industry has been hampered by historically low interest rates and a

As an investor looking for potential companies to buy stock in, are you thinking too many stocks are too richly priced right now? You may be right. With the S&P 500 index up roughly 70% since last

For most of us, Social Security payments just aren't going to cut it in retirement. The average monthly check from the government agency is right around $1,500, which is a decent start, but it won't

Singapore Airlines (OTC: SINGY) will defer S$4 billion ($3 billion) in aircraft purchases and other capital expenditures, a fresh indication of the lasting impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on

The self-storage industry has been growing for quite some time, and the ultra-strong real estate market could help accelerate this trend. But with several big players in the industry, which is the

United Parcel Services' (NYSE: UPS) fourth-quarter earnings crushed analysts' expectations. The earning beat caps off a terrific year for the package delivery stock. Shares of UPS trounced the

When it comes to investing, the good old "buy and hold" approach is really a solid bet. If you load up on quality stocks and hang onto them for years, there's a good chance you'll come out ahead

Everybody wants a good deal, and there are different ways to find one in the stock market. Some investors play it safe by buying blue-chip companies with consistent profits, while others take a

In something of an understatement, David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), described 2020 as "difficult" in the company's fourth-quarter earnings release. He later used the term

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) beat expectations with its fourth quarter results for listeners, subscribers, and earnings. Still, investors sent the share price lower following the report on management's weak

Would you want to invest in a stock that lost around 72% of its value since its market debut? Probably not, but hear me out. What if I told you that the same stock grew by more than 475% over the

The recent short squeeze phenomenon was unlike anything investors have seen before, with some stocks multiplying several times over in very short periods on no news. In the midst of the volatility

Although it's almost impossible to know for sure when it will happen, people are looking forward to when things "get back to normal." While estimates vary, some experts say that the U.S. will reach

No matter what your reasons for investing may be, you would probably be thrilled with a stock that turns a relatively small amount of money -- say, $50,000 -- into a million dollars. Finding

In the past few months, some big deals have taken place in the cannabis industry. In December 2020, there was news of a near-$4 billion merger including Canadian pot giants Aphria (NASDAQ: APHA) and

It can be exciting to invest in stocks, especially when they go up. But as shareholders celebrate their gains, they should remember that the stock performance can be disconnected from the business

2020 will go down as the best year for mortgage bankers in almost two decades. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered aggressive action by the Federal Reserve, which responded by cutting the federal funds

There certainly hasn't been a shortage of mortgage lenders hitting the public markets in recent months, with Rocket Mortgage (NYSE: RKT), United Wholesale Mortgage (NYSE: UWMC), and Home Point

Is the U.S. stock market in bubble territory? It's not easy to know, but there are still some easy answers for those on the lookout for "bubble-proof" healthcare stocks. And they can still win you

Growth investors often ignore price-to-earnings ratios. Value investors might skip out on stocks with a high dividend yield even though the price-to-earnings ratio may seem attractive. Confused

Penny stocks are among the most affordable types of investments out there. These low-priced stocks often trade for less than $1 per share. Their low cost makes them attractive for investors trying