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Investing Basics

Market order vs. limit order

Your choice of market order or limit order depends on the specific circumstances of the trade.

Stock market basics for newbies

While stocks may go up or down, this guide can help new investors avoid many of the market’s biggest pitfalls.

What are Dividend Aristocrats?

Here’s what Dividend Aristocrats are and why they may be just what your portfolio needs.

What is an ETF?

ETFs are a combination of various types of assets. Find out if they’re the right type of investment for your money.

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Even the most seasoned financial experts weren’t natural born investing gurus.

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Homebuilder stocks have presented a puzzling picture this year for investors.

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Part of any financial strategy is identifying what you want your money to do for you.

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These executives will play a key role in the future of Berkshire Hathaway.

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How to build wealth while renting

How to grow your net worth when you’re renting.

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100-bagger stocks: These 10 stocks are up more than 100x over the past 20 years

A $10K investment in these 10 stocks 20 years ago would be worth over $1M today.

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What is the Russell 1000 index and how is a stock included?

Here’s how the Russell 1000 works, which stocks are in it and its annual returns.

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How to buy IPO stock

Dream of getting in on the ground floor? Here’s why you likely can’t buy in on the next hot IPO.

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‘Roaring Kitty’ appears to have upped stake in GameStop, exited options

Here’s approximately how much Roaring Kitty made on his options trade and his new ownership stake.

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Broadcom specializes in developing a wide range of semiconductors.

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Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package worth billions approved by shareholders

While the shareholder vote is a symbol of support for Musk, it might be a moot point.

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What happens to your stock when a company is acquired?

If you own a stock, here’s what happens when another company acquires it.

3 min read Jun 13, 2024
Eli Lilly stock hits all-time high: What’s been driving the pharma giant’s share price higher?

Eli Lilly’s stock price is riding a wave of optimism and strong earnings.

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How to invest in China: Largest stocks and key risks

Here’s how to invest in China, including the largest stocks and key risks

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Small-cap funds vs. large-cap funds: How they differ

These kinds of funds perform a lot like their holdings.

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What is blockchain?

Here’s how the technology that underlies cryptocurrency works.

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How to make $100,000 or more and pay no income taxes

Here’s how to earn a six-figure income and pay no income taxes on it – totally legally.

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The stock market’s 10 largest companies

Here are the 10 largest companies on an American stock exchange by market cap.

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Robinhood to buy crypto exchange Bitstamp in effort to expand globally

It signals Robinhood’s ambition to become a major player in the world of crypto.

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How a financial therapist can help you with money anxiety

If you want to untangle your feelings on money, consider a financial therapist.

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