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How Much Would $1,000 Invested in Tesla’s IPO Be Worth Today?

How Much Would $1,000 Invested in Tesla’s IPO Be Worth Today?

Tesla has had an enormous price surge in 2020. The stock almost doubled since the beginning of the year and hit a record high of $968.99 in early February. But that move is tiny compared with TSLA's gain since its initial public offering (IPO) a decade ago. Did you...

Earnings Season Ends Strong, Thanks to Technology Stocks Like Zoom Video

Earnings Season Ends Strong, Thanks to Technology Stocks Like Zoom Video

Technology stocks continue to shine as earnings season winds down. Companies including JD.com (JD), Zoom Video Communications (ZM) and Marvell Technology (MRVL) rallied on better-than-expected results in the last week. Meanwhile, prominent retailers like Target (TGT)...

You Have Less Than Two Months to Make Your 2019 IRA Contribution

You Have Less Than Two Months to Make Your 2019 IRA Contribution

The stock market has pulled back in the last week. Now could be the time to fund your IRA for 2019, if you haven't done so yet. IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. It's a special way to save and invest without getting hit by taxes year in and year out. Did...

These Were The Five Most Popular Stocks at TradeStation In February

These Were The Five Most Popular Stocks at TradeStation In February

Tesla spiked to new highs this month, and TradeStation clients were all over it. The electric-car maker remained the most active symbol on our platform in February. It's surged in popularity since October after CEO Elon Musk solved its manufacturing problems. The...

A Handful of Stocks Just Rose Despite Yesterday’s Carnage

A Handful of Stocks Just Rose Despite Yesterday’s Carnage

The S&P 500 got hammered yesterday, but a handful of stocks shot higher on good news. Here are their stories. HP (HPQ) and Xerox (XRX) had the biggest gains in the index as their takeover battles continue. It all started in November when XRX offered to buy HPQ for...

Nasdaq Leads a Rebound as Strong Data Keeps Sentiment Bullish

Nasdaq Leads a Rebound as Strong Data Keeps Sentiment Bullish

Stocks rebounded sharply last week as strong economic news gave investors a reason to stay bullish. The S&P 500 rose 3.2 percent between Friday, January 31, and Friday, February 7. It was the biggest weekly gain since early June. Technology stocks and members of...

Uber Motors Into Earnings as IPO Market Comes Back to Life

Uber Motors Into Earnings as IPO Market Comes Back to Life

One of the biggest IPOs in recent history reports earnings tonight, with investors looking for a big turnaround. Uber Technologies (UBER) has risen about 40 percent from its November lows. The ride-sharing giant's rally accelerated in January on hopes management would...

Fintechs Like Square Seem to Be a New Hot Spot This Year

Fintechs Like Square Seem to Be a New Hot Spot This Year

As a new year gets underway, a new group is leading the market higher: financial technology, or "Fintech," companies. Stocks like Square (SQ) and PayPal (PYPL) not only stand at the crossroads of the new digital economy. They've also outperformed the S&P 500 and...