Investing

Figuring out how to invest your money to generate consistent returns can seem daunting, especially if you don’t have extensive financial knowledge. Our investing section provides novice investors with the key strategies and tips for how to invest money wisely. We deliver actionable advice to help you build wealth steadily over time.

Simply put, investing as a beginner can look confusing initially. But sticking to proven, time-tested investing principles can help you avoid costly mistakes and accumulate real returns. We believe successful investing doesn’t require taking excessive risk. By learning how to assess risk vs reward and allocating capital prudently, regular investors can steadily build wealth over the long run.

From setting investment goals and building a diversified portfolio to rebalancing and maximizing returns, we cover the essential investing basics. You’ll learn timeless wisdom from legendary investors like Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch that can guide your own investment decisions. We explain key terms and concepts clearly, so you can grasp investing fundamentals quickly.

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The Evolution and Reinvention of the Classic 60/40 Investment Portfolio

The 60/40 Portfolio: A Time-Tested Strategy One of the investment strategies that has stood the test of time is the 60/40 portfolio, also known ...

Carl Icahn Takes the Wheel: Carl Icahn Acquires 9.91% Stake in JetBlue, Joby Aviation to Launch Air Taxi Services in Dubai

In a surprising move, renowned activist investor Carl Icahn has seized a 9.91% ownership stake in the low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways (JBLU), propelling their ...

Barclays Ponders Expansion with Bid for SocGen’s UK Private Bank

Barclays PLC is considering a bid for Societe Generale’s UK private bank, signaling its ambition to broaden its business. According to a Reuters report, ...

Applied Materials Inc. Surpasses Q1 Earnings Forecasts Despite Y/Y Sales Dip Applied Materials Inc. Surpasses Q1 Earnings Forecasts Despite Y/Y Sales Dip

Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) reported first-quarter fiscal 2024 non-GAAP earnings of $2.13 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.1%. Moreover, the figure ...

Andersons (ANDE) Q4 Earnings Preview Andersons (ANDE) Q4 Earnings Preview: What to Anticipate

The Andersons (ANDE) is set to announce its fourth-quarter 2023 results after the closing bell on Feb 20. Q4 Estimates The Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

Dropbox (DBX) Topples Expectations with Q4 Earnings Surge Dropbox (DBX) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y

Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) reported a victorious fourth-quarter 2023 with non-GAAP earnings of 50 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.17% and ...

Wintrust Retired by OneDigital Wintrust Acquisition Signals New Horizons at OneDigital

Wintrust Financial Corporation’s WTFC subsidiary, Wintrust Investments, has shaken hands on a strategic relationship with OneDigital Investment Advisors. The resultant shake-up will see OneDigital ...

Service Corp (SCI) Hikes Dividend: What Else Should You Know? Service Corp Increases Dividend: A Signal for Investors

Service Corporation International’s (SCI) latest announcement underscores its financial health and commitment to shareholder value. The provider of deathcare products and services across North ...

Integer Holdings Corporation Q4 Earnings Report Integer Holdings Corporation Q4 Earnings and Sales Beat, Margins Up

Integer Holdings Corporation  reported a rickety, resilient adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.39 in the fourth quarter of 2023, an impressive 25.2% improvement from ...

AngioDynamics Streamlines Portfolio with PICC and Midline Business Sale

AngioDynamics, Inc. ANGO recently completed the sale of its PICC and Midline product portfolios to Spectrum Vascular for $45 million in cash, signaling a ...