Vanguard Is More Than Just an Online Brokerage
Is Vanguard a brokerage and what does it offer investors? Learn more about one of the world’s largest investment companies.
Investments & Deals
Is M1 Finance Really the Better Way to Invest? Get the Facts on This Startup
Is M1 Finance safe? Is it a better way to invest? Get to know this Chicago-based fintech startup.
How Do Share Buybacks Work? Stock Repurchasing Pros and Cons
How do share buybacks work? Learn why companies repurchase their own stock, and why buybacks make some shareholders leery.
A Cautionary Tale: SPACs That Failed to Merge
SPACs are an increasingly popular venture—especially in 2020—but what happens when they fail to merge?
How Does SoFi Invest Work? Specific Features and Benefits
SoFi Invest offers active investing, automated investing, crypto trading, and IRAs through its online platform.
Is a Robinhood Instant Account Free?
Is a Robinhood Instant account free? What is Robinhood Instant? Get answers to frequent questions about Robinhood’s default account type.
How to Buy Laird Superfood Stock IPO
Plant-based foods company Laird Superfood will begin publicly trading today on the New York Stock exchange under the ticker LSF.
NBC Universal Signs Deal to Bring Peacock Streaming App to Roku
NBC Universal's ad-free streaming service will now be available on Roku devices thanks to a new deal between the two companies.
Why Day Trading Is Not a Wise Income Strategy for the Unemployed
With higher unemployment and stronger investing technology, day trading is making a comeback—but is it worth the risk?
Airbnb Tracking Toward IPO Even After a Reported $13 Billion Valuation Drop
Airbnb has filed for an IPO. How do you buy into the Airbnb stock offering, and when is the IPO date?
How You Can Get in on the GoodRx IPO
How do you buy the GoodRx stock IPO? Learn more about investing in the telemedicine company as it nears an IPO worth an estimated $900 million.
What Is the Snowflake Stock IPO Price and Should You Buy?
Snowflake is pursuing its IPO. What is Snowflake stock's IPO price and when will it start trading?
Dow Jones Got Close to Its All-Time High Amid COVID-19
The Dow Jones’ all-time high came in February 2020, which was just a month before its biggest one-day point drop amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Express Points Don't Expire, but You Can Lose Them!
Although American Express points don't expire, you can lose your points if your card is inactive.
Tiffany Shares Tank After LVMH Cancels Takeover Deal
Tiffany has filed a lawsuit against LVMH. Why did LVMH cancel the Tiffany takeover deal and what does it mean for investors?
QuantumScape Plans to Go Public, SPAC Mania Continues
When is battery startup QuantumScape’s IPO date? What is the special purpose acquisition company route that it's taking?
Skillz Merging with SPAC Led by Execs That Took DraftKings Public
Skillz, a leading mobile games platform, is merging with an SPAC to go public. The SPAC is led by executives that took DraftKings public.
Robinhood vs. TD Ameritrade: Reviewers Have Chosen a Winner
Weighing Robinhood vs. TD Ameritrade? See what reviewers think of the two investing apps, and find out which users should use each one.
Upcoming Snowflake IPO Marks the Third IPO for CEO Frank Slootman
Snowflake is one of the most awaited IPOs in 2020 and it's the third IPO for CEO Frank Slootman.
What Does the Apple Stock Split Mean?
Here's what Apple's 4-for-1 stock split means for investors.
What Are the Best Renewable Energy Stocks?
Renewable energy stocks can be a great fit for long-term investors who want to support climate change efforts.
Desktop Metal Is the Latest Tech Company Going Public Via SPAC
3D printing company Desktop Metal is the latest tech IPO going public through a deal with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
Extended-Hours Trading Can Give Investors a Jump on the Stock Market
There isn't any movement on the Dow Jones after hours, but that doesn’t mean stock traders aren’t making moves.
Airbnb IPO Could be a ‘Steal,’ But How Do You Buy In?
Wondering how to buy an IPO? Learn more about the IPO process now that Airbnb’s initial public offering and other hot-ticket IPOs are on the horizon.
E-Commerce Startup MikMak Raises $10 Million to Expand Platform
Rachel Tipograph, MikMak's founder and CEO, says that the company has seen exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
7-Eleven Buys Speedway Convenience Store Chain for $21 Billion
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven will acquire Speedway stores in a $21 billion deal with Marathon Petroleum.
How to Invest in Stocks, and Why You Should
Here’s how you can invest in stocks, and why investing in stocks pays off in the long term, even with minor investments.
Robinhood Can Provide Good Training Wheels for Penny Stock Beginners
Robinhood penny stocks selection may be limited because stocks come from NYSE and NASDAQ, yet most penny stocks trade over the counter on OTC markets.
How to Invest in Penny Stocks — and Whether You Should
Many investors are tempted to invest in penny stocks. See what our analysts suggest based on the risks and rewards.
How Do You Pay Taxes on Robinhood Stocks?
To pay taxes on Robinhood stocks, you will receive a consolidated 1099 tax form that outlines all of your transactions for the year.
How did Hasbro and Mattel Fare in 2019?
Hasbro (HAS) and Mattel (MAT) stocks surged 30% and 35.6% in 2019, respectively. Both stocks beat the benchmark S&P 500 Index that rose 28.9% in 2019.
Warren Buffett Has Loads of Cash and No Takers
Berkshire Hathaway’s huge cash pile might stay in place for a while. Warren Buffett was outbid by Apollo Global Management in his efforts to buy Tech Data.