The main types of stock are common and preferred. Stocks are also categorized by company size, industry, geographic location and style. Here's what you should know about the different types of stock.

Common stock offers unlimited growth but higher risk, ideal for long-term investors. Preferred stock provides fixed dividends and less volatility, suited for income-focused investors. The choice ...

The United Kingdom's financial regulator this week said it would be launching a new platform later this year on which shares in private companies can be traded. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ...

Most people know that they should invest if they want their money to outpace inflation over the long run. But with endless ...

Suze Orman is feeling optimistic about the stock market. On a mid-May episode of her “Women & Money” podcast, she predicted that the market could “absolutely skyrocket” through the end of 2025 and ...

Meme stocks surge due to social media buzz but can crash quickly. Sudden popularity offers potential quick gains with high volatility. Investing in meme stocks requires consideration of long-term ...

As tariff policies pummel markets, investors are reacting in different ways. Some are staying put and holding, while others are actively trying to play the Trump trade. Which type of investor are you?

First-quarter earnings season is kicking into full swing, and that's the time when stock market leadership fully reveals itself, as Wall Street reacts to the immediate results and mulls over future ...

The S&P 500 briefly entered a bear market on Monday, dropping 21% from its February peak. The market plunge was driven by Trump's expansion of the trade war last week. Event-driven bear markets can ...

A stop loss order is a trading tool that automatically sells a security if its price falls to a set level, helping investors limit losses without constantly monitoring the market. While it can protect ...