Some investors are in the market to achieve outsize returns. This might push them to earlier-stage and higher-risk companies. On the other end of the spectrum are investors who want the businesses that they own to write them a check every quarter. They might not necessarily care about outperforming the broader stock market over the

Wall Street’s bull market rally may be running on borrowed time. For much of the last seven years, the bulls have been in firm control on Wall Street. The iconic S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.28%) has gained at least 16% in all but one year since 2019. Meanwhile, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.54%)

One of these companies’ services appears to be losing relevance. The other seems to be gaining it. There’s no doubt that both Microsoft (MSFT 0.09%) and Alphabet (GOOG 0.18%) (GOOGL 0.20%) have turned plenty of investors into millionaires. But, for anyone that doesn’t own either one yet, which is the more likely stock to do

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been big winners on the stock market in recent years, which isn’t surprising, as the fast-growing adoption of this technology has accelerated the growth of several companies. The good news is that AI adoption isn’t going to slow down anytime soon. According to one estimate, the global AI market could

Shares of Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) started Thursday’s trading on a sweet note, opening the day 13.9% above Wednesday’s closing price. But the buzz didn’t last long. 90 minutes later, Lemonade was down 6.8% instead. As of this writing at 12:35 p.m. ET, the stock had settled at a 5.5% price drop. The chief reason for

EPAM’s sell-off today looks like a buying opportunity. IT consultant EPAM Systems (EPAM 17.01%) stock tumbled 18.4% through 10 a.m. ET Thursday despite beating on both sales and earnings this morning. Heading into the company’s Q4 earnings report, analysts expected EPAM to earn $3.16 per share on sales just under $1.4 billion. EPAM actually earned

As the U.S. stock market kicks off February with a robust performance, highlighted by significant gains in major indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500, investors are closely watching the tech sector for potential high-growth opportunities. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising tech stocks involves considering factors like innovation, market demand,

This Friday could see some significant movement in U.S. financial markets. That’s because on Friday morning, Feb. 20, at 8:30 a.m. ET, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will publish the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index. It’s a data point well worth monitoring, because the Federal Reserve will be

Meta Platforms is still one of the market’s best growth plays. As the S&P 500 hovers near its all-time high, it might seem like a precarious time to invest in high-growth stocks. However, there’s one growth stock which I think is still worth buying in this frothy market: Meta Platforms (META +0.24%). Let’s see how

Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) stock jumped 7.7% through 11:15 a.m. ET Thursday after beating on Q4 earnings last night. Heading into the report, analysts forecast earnings of $0.32 per share on $617.1 million in sales. The gold mining company actually earned $0.34 per share and reported sales of $678.8 million. Where to invest $1,000 right

There are some investing tips that you hear over and over, but are light on specifics. Diversify your portfolio. Don’t let emotion — whether it be fear or greed — guide your decisions. Invest early and often to take advantage of compounding. But a new book of interviews with top investors from around the world

Oil continues to play a fundamental role in the global energy picture, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon. For instance, British oil major BP estimates that global oil demand will now grow through 2030 due to relaxed efforts to curb carbon emissions. The Trump administration has famously supported domestic energy, and this should continue

As February begins, the U.S. stock market has shown strength with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posting significant gains, signaling a positive start to the month despite ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical developments. In this environment, high-growth tech stocks in the U.S. market continue to attract attention for their potential to

Walmart shares fall 3% as cautious outlook overshadows solid quarterly results Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, XETRA:WMT) shares fell more than 3% in premarket trading on Thursday after the world’s largest retailer issued a cautious annual outlook that disappointed Wall Street, despite posting solid fourth-quarter results in new chief executive John

Rivian will remain volatile, but a successful R2 launch could give shares a boost. In 2025, Rivian Automotive (RIVN 1.91%) stock spent most of the year rising and falling, sometimes beating the S&P 500 and sometimes falling below, before the stock eventually ended the year up 48% compared to the market’s 16% return. Here’s why

The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Thursday, Feb, 19 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors weigh stronger economic data against the prospect of interest rates staying elevated for longer. The US 10 year Treasury yield is pushing toward 4.1%

Investors in this digital payments enterprise have been waiting years for things to turn around. Just when investors thought that things couldn’t get any worse, the market surprised them. PayPal (PYPL +1.56%), once a booming player in the digital payments space, is crashing again. After it reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, the share price immediately

This stock has climbed in the triple digits in recent years. The S&P 500 has surged over the past three years, so the idea of a market crash may not be at the forefront of investors’ minds. But it’s never too early to think of such a moment and prepare. Market downturns and crashes do

The stock market has been on an unstoppable run lately, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.56%) soaring by nearly 74% in the last five years, as of this writing. However, many investors are feeling nervous about what lies ahead for the market. This is a valid concern, given that multiple stock market metrics are sounding