Do you own stocks or stock funds? If the answer is yes, this tutorial can help you develop a portfolio that makes sense for you. If the answer is no, this planning center has the information and ...

In general terms, the stock market is where investors buy and sell shares of stocks. There are two types of markets: the primary capital market and the secondary capital market. In the primary capital ...

For the average investor, the stock market can seem somewhat mysterious. Trying to understand what makes it go up, down or why some stocks are more likely to result in dividends takes a little ...

Once you own a stock, the best way to profit is to sell it for more than you paid for it. Yes, you can collect dividends, but they're small in modern times, now roughly 2% a year for the S&P 500. That ...

The stock market is a fantastic creator of wealth over the long run, but far too few Americans understand key stock market basics. Today we'll cover seven concepts and terms that all investors should ...

Stocks last year enjoyed their biggest gains since 1997. All the key market indicators that measure stock performance posted handsome returns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 26.5% in 2013, ...