In a sharp reversal from yesterday, U.S. equity markets rallied hard throughout the day, closing near session highs. News of real progress on a slimmed-down $748 billion stimulus package added some optimism, as did the FDA's endorsement of Moderna's mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Enhanced lockdown measures throughout Europe and in some

Trading euro-based currency pairs requires following events that can have a major impact on the euro (also known as the "common currency"), which can be a daunting task for foreign exchange (FX) traders. Currently, the euro is the official currency of 19 of the 27 member countries that comprise the European

In 2020, ADV Ratings released its ranking of the world's largest wealth management firms. The wealth managers are ranked by assets under management (AUM) as of June 30, 2020. The rankings here reflect the top 10 wealth management firms by assets. Key Takeaways High-net-worth individuals often seek a professional to manage their

The primary risks involved in trading over-the-counter (OTC) stocks are two-fold. One, there is usually a lack of reliable information about the company. Two, OTC shares are commonly exchanged in thinly traded markets. OTC stocks, often synonymous with penny stocks because many trade for less than $1, can be tempting for

A discount broker is a stockbroker who carries out buy and sell orders at a reduced commission rate. However, a discount broker does not provide investment advice or perform analysis on a client's behalf, unlike a full-service broker. Before the emergence of better communications technology, only the wealthy could afford

Marijuana is now legalized in some form in 35 states and the District of Columbia—medically, recreationally, or both. Canada legalized cannabis across the country in 2018, five years after Uruguay did. As such, investors are scrambling to get a piece of an industry that has the potential to grow, with

An estimated 6.7 million car crashes occur in the U.S. each year. Being involved in an accident, even a minor one, can be a nerve-wracking experience, so it's important to know what steps to take afterward. The process for dealing with a car accident begins at the scene and making

Your driver's license gives you the legal right to drive. In return, you're expected to obey the relevant traffic laws. One way that many states keep track of your driving history is to assign points to your license if you get a ticket for a moving violation. Insurance companies also

With close to 7 million car accidents occurring each year, you may have to deal with one at some point. If the accident is bad enough that your car is totaled, here is what you need to know and do. Key Takeaways When a vehicle is totaled, it means the insurance company

Cree, Inc. (CREE) shares fell more than 2.5% during Monday's session after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock amid valuation concerns. Key Takeaways Cree shares fell more than 2.5% during Monday’s session after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock on valuation concerns. Analyst Craig Hattenbach believes that the stock's recent rally has created a high