Second-quarter earnings results from the big banks so far have crushed expectations, indicating that the recovery and stock rally are on firm footing. Read More

The VIX, aka the "fear index," is nothing to be afraid of. Instead, it could be a valuable source of information that helps you profit from market gyrations. Read More

A new report shows that deal-making and mergers are reaching a fever pitch in the marijuana industry, generating new opportunities for investors. Read More

As corporate earnings season gets underway this week, strong projected Q2 profit growth is likely to assuage investor anxieties over a range of perils. Read More

Last year saw record trends in global energy demand. However, as we look at newly released energy data, don't extrapolate those trends into the future. Read More

If you thought the coronavirus pandemic was vanquished, think again. To the list of investor worries, add the COVID Delta variant. Read More

The basketball team Washington Wizards just launched its own non-fungible token offering. Is the hunger for exotic assets the sign of a market top? Read More

Investors are flocking to inflation protection assets, as consumer prices (notably for gasoline) soar. Here’s where the smart money is flowing. Read More

Gasoline prices are soaring, boosting inflation and posing an impediment to the economic recovery. That puts the stock market at serious risk. Read More

Investors were less than enthusiastic about the doughnut makers IPO last week due to its overreliance on a single product. Read More