Usually, defensive stocks tend to fare better during an economic downturn. These include essential industries, like utilities (water, gas and electric), consumer staples (food, drinks and hygiene products) and health care. Cyclical stocks, on the other hand, have a harder time weathering a recessionary storm, as people stop buying discretionary purchases. Industries that...
The Euro Stoxx 600 on Tuesday closed out its best quarter since March 2015, having climbed 12.59% since the beginning of April.
Even after that rally, the pan-European blue chip index still closed down 13.35% on the year and ended the first half in correction territory, after the global spread of...
Often we’re overloaded with article headlines promising to tell us which five hot stocks are the ticket to quick riches. Or we think of it as something “only wealthy people know how to do.” Research shows that women, in particular, doubt their investing savvy, and for many, investing is a privilege....
That whole don’t-try-to-time-the-market thing may be resonating with some investors.
If you’re among those who headed for cash when stocks were down and now regret it, there are some things you should consider before jumping back in, experts say.
Some investors see recent volatility as a way to get rich quick. Trying to outsmart the market can end very badly.
Last week, 20-year-old trader Alexander Kearns using the Robinhood platform committed suicide after a series of risky options trades left him deep
Saving and investing are both important, but they’re not the same thing. While both can help you achieve a more comfortable financial future, consumers need to know the differences and when it’s best to save and when it’s best to invest.
With benchmark interest rates more or less at 0%, it’s tough sledding for anyone seeking lower-risk sources of investment income. Fortunately, there are plenty of dividend stocks out there that are worth a look. But in a world of tight balance sheets and too-good-to-be-true yields, how do you find them?