The stock market may seem overwhelming at first, but understanding its fundamentals is key to making informed investment decisions. JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writesIn 2022, Jackson Tunde had just rounded off ...

Materials stocks are essential to the metabolism of society because this sector is responsible for producing the raw materials used by all other sectors of the stock market. That's why it's ...

We look at some of the basics of managing your own money before ... Professional investors have a saying: "The stock market is an expensive place to learn how to invest." They understand that ...

Stocks are traded on an exchange and the market sets prices. Financial results, company news, and industry fundamentals typically drive stock prices. They are usually valued on a "multiple" basis.

High prices could scare off would-be investors, but momentum abounds. The stock market climbed to record highs in 2024, extending banner gains achieved the previous year. The S&P 500 -- the index ...

Panic selling may seem prudent at the moment but often results in lost gains when viewing the stock market with a wider lens. It’s possible to beat the index if investors look for stocks with ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Not every total stock market fund is the same—different funds track different underlying indexes, and they employ varying ...

On Friday, Summit Materials Inc (SUM) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $52.19 which represents no change from the prior close of of $52.19. The stock opened at $52.2 and touched a low of ...