The financial media habitually root for market milestones such as Dow 27,000, but that’s not where you should focus as an investor. Read More

American auto sales are taking off, but the smartest tactic to make money from the trend probably isn't what you think. Read More

Here’s a look at the latest earnings and economic numbers and the risks they reveal right now for investors. Read More

In our mailbag segment this week, we address tariffs, financial scams, water utilities, Social Security, and shrinking human attention spans. Read More

The e-commerce giant's stock might be stuck in a narrow range for a while, so now's the time to consider this options strategy to enhance your returns. Read More

Second-quarter earnings season kicked into high gear this week with results from the big banks. The sector’s profits are accelerating. Read More

The laddering strategy is a way to make sure you don't lock up your money in a CD for too long, while still earning a decent yield. Read More

Negative economic reports this week from China cast doubt on the resiliency of the country's growth and by extension, the health of the global economy. Read More

Global oil production continues unabated, but oil producers don't have much to celebrate. Here's how this dynamic affects Wall Street. Read More

Economic growth and Federal Reserve dovishness are propelling the stock market to record highs. Are investors too complacent? Read More