Dow Jones Industrial Average Fast Facts

The Dow began in 1896 with 12 industrial stocks. Charles Dow created the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Dow Jones & Co was founded by journalists Charles Dow and Edward Jones….

Female investors often beat men

Women are also less likely to engage in risky day trading or put their retirement funds entirely in stocks, according to Fidelity’s data. They diversify their portfolios better across stocks,…

What are penny stocks?

Penny stocks today: The widely accepted definition of penny stocks has been somewhat extended to cover other, higher-priced stocks which also trade in less-regulated, over-the-counter markets. Over-the-counter stocks are generally…