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One of the wildest years in stock market history is now in the books. Amazingly, after losing more than a third of its value in less than five weeks during the first quarter, the benchmark S&P 500

Investors are understandably excited about the potential of space, but two high-profile companies in December provided a reminder that rocket companies rarely get it right on the first try.

The world's second most populous country has approved two coronavirus vaccines, one of which is AZD1222 developed by AstraZeneca (NASDAQ: AZN) in collaboration with the University of Oxford. On

Shares of Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) rose 11.1% in December, a rally that began just before Thanksgiving as the asset management industry consolidated and got ready for a new worldwide

Shares of Designer Brands (NYSE: DB) fell 52.3% in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic shut down retail outlets -- both its own stores and third party locations -- damaging the footwear company's sales

While investors' hunger for SolarEdge's (NASDAQ: SEDG) stock was steady in October and November -- during which the stock climbed 8% in each month -- their appetites grew larger as 2020 winded down

In this video from Motley Fool Live, recorded on Dec. 21, Corinne Cardina, bureau chief of healthcare and cannabis, and Fool.com contributor Brian Orelli discuss the launch of Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and

Shares of biotech Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA), maker of a COVID-19 vaccine, dropped 31.6% in December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. 

For context, the S&P 500 returned 3.8% last

Shares of Altria (NYSE: MO) were down 16.8% in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic forcing everyone to stay at home for large swaths of the year when they theoretically could have smoked more.

Nearly every American 65 or older turns to Medicare for help to pay for healthcare. Traditional Medicare relies on two components: Part A coverage for hospital and inpatient care, and Part B

Shares of salty snack food leader Utz Brands (NYSE: UTZ) rose 9.3% (9.6% if we include dividends) in December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. 

For context, the S&P 500 index

Shares of Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ: SWBI) soared 152% in 2020 as the firearms industry roared back to life and guns started flying off the shelves.

A convergence of events charged individuals

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is trailing the leaders in the coronavirus vaccine race, but the healthcare giant is approaching the finish line, thanks to cutting the size of its phase 3 clinical

2020 was a difficult year for most markets and an amazing one for others. The S&P 500 market barometer closed the year 16% higher, having bounced back from the 31% drop in March with a vengeance

Filing your taxes can be rewarding if you understand all the benefits you can take advantage of, especially if you're one of the lucky taxpayers who can claim dependents. Each dependent you claim is

Shares of FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE), CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), and Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) increased 48.7%, 34.3%, and 27%, respectively, during December, according to data from S&P Global Market

This year has certainly been one for the record books. The coronavirus pandemic created a heightened level of uncertainty in nearly all aspects of our lives. The U.S. economy was essentially shut

The stock market went haywire in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic turned the economy upside down. At the end of the year, the S&P 500 market barometer had recovered from the crash in March to

A lot can change in a decade. For example, ten years ago, it cost between $140 to $150 per megawatt-hour (MWh) for solar energy, and that's with the benefit of investment tax credits. However, by

With a new year first kicking off, now's the time for a lot of people to make financial resolutions. And one of yours may be to finally start investing. Investing your money is a great way to grow

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for two coronavirus vaccines, but while short-term efficacy is clear, there are still plenty of unanswered

Making 401(k) contributions is often autopilot investing, which can be a good thing. You're practicing dollar-cost averaging, which means you automatically invest regularly whether stocks are up or

Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) was once the shining star of the cannabis industry. At one point in early 2018, its shares had generated gains for investors of more than 1,200% from its predecessor

Despite a general boom in technology stocks this year, one big notable exception has been Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). Long known as the dominant player in the computer processor space, "Chipzilla" saw it

One of the most critical decisions to consider while planning for retirement is when you want to begin claiming Social Security benefits. You can file for benefits starting at age 62, but waiting