The world got closer to trade Armageddon today, as Washington and Beijing exchanged new and harsh tariffs. Stocks swooned across the board.

If the Fed raises interest rates faster than expected or a global trade war breaks out, investors are likely to shift into cheaper stocks like these three large-cap leaders.

Stocks closed mixed today, as geopolitical crises posed the threat of market contagion. The Dow fell; the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished in the green.

As unsustainable fads like cryptocurrency continue to wane,  investors are emphasizing dividend income from undervalued stocks.

Stocks fell today, in the wake of the Fed’s interest rate boost. Is the gravity-defying market poised for an even steeper plunge?

Companies announced a record $174 billion in stock repurchases in May. But here's why buybacks can end up biting investors.

Stocks closed mixed today, with the Trump-Kim meeting as the backdrop. Here’s the summit’s real lesson for investors.

China made a decision last week that sent a chill through the global solar power industry. Here's why investors shouldn't flee the sector.

Stocks crept slightly higher today, as investors braced for big events this week. Central bank decisions and the North Korea summit superseded trade worries.

America faces a retirement crisis, as millions of people simply don’t have enough money saved to live comfortably. Here’s advice to help rescue your golden years.

Investors today shrugged off G7 summit concerns to focus instead on robust corporate earnings estimates. Stocks closed modestly higher in volatile trading.

Looking for capital appreciation, steady income and reasonable valuations? Here's how to get all three.

The VIX vexed Wall Street today, as headline risk offset strong economic data. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slumped; the Dow rose.

Rather than simply buying the stock, there are two strategies you can use to put the odds even more in your favor.

The major stock averages surged today, as new forecasts painted a vibrant picture of U.S. economic growth in the second quarter.

High-end retailers like Tiffany and Movado are knocking the cover off the ball, while discounters like Big Lots are whiffing at the bat. Here’s what this divergence means for investors.

The DJIA fell and the S&P 500 edged slightly higher, as the balancing act between trade conflict and positive economic data got trickier.

Cash flow for oil companies in the U.S. and Canada improved substantially year-over-year, but one company stood well above its peers.

The major averages rose today on bullish sentiment from robust jobs data, but trade unknowns continue to haunt investors.

Fracking has been hailed as the solution to America's energy independence. But it comes at a cost in the form of greater expense and energy inputs. Here's what it means for investors.