Stocks can be a great way to build wealth over the long term. You can buy stocks directly or you can buy a mutual fund or ETF that gives you access to many stocks through just one investment. If ...

If you aim to get rich off stocks, then you’ll need to either start with a lot of money or do a lot better than most other investors. In fact, most don’t even earn an average return in the stock ...

Andrew Kessel was a breaking news writer for Investopedia until October 2025. He previously covered markets for Proactive Investors, with a focus on small-cap stocks in fintech, healthcare, mining, ...

The Nasdaq just completed its worst week since April. Investors have worried about the possible formation of a bubble in the artificial intelligence market. Still, tech companies report ongoing strong ...