Contributions from Ellen B. Kennedy in Features There are as many approaches to investing as there are investors. One strategy that has received much attention of late is ESG. ESG stands for environmental, social and governance. It aims to mitigate the risks a company faces from poor practices in any of these areas. For example, a company that doesn't treat its employees well has a greater risk of strikes or lawsuits. One that doesn't treat the environment well could face fines or costly...

When the going gets rough at home, foreign lands can look like great escapes for residents and investors alike. Economic uncertainty from tariff wars, federal layoffs and spending cuts may be making you question if the U.S. stock market is the right place for your investments. Before you start to fret that the sky is falling in the U.S., know that it's not. At least, not to a degree that it will never rise again. The U.S. has faced hard times before and survived to thrive again. That said,...

(Image credit: Getty Images) By Coryanne Hicks published 8 February 2025 in Features Few things can capture an investor's imagination like FOMO, especially when that fear of missing out is rooted in six-figure-profit stories. Such may be the case for investors who witnessed bitcoin cross the $100,000 mark for the first time on December 5. As market forces would have it, recent price action has brought the world's first and biggest cryptocurrency back to a level where we can talk about "buying...

The restaurant industry is in expansion territory, according to the National Restaurant Association's latest statistics. In November, the Restaurant Performance Indicator (RPI), which tracks the health of the U.S. restaurant industry, stood at its highest since July 2023. Restaurant operators also have a positive outlook on the months ahead, according to the association's Expectation Index. Related: Sign up for stock news with our Invested newsletter. This all cooks up good news for investors...

The real estate market in 2025 offers a unique blend of opportunities for investors. With shifting economic conditions, evolving remote work trends and a growing demand for sustainability, 2025 promises to highlight both established hotspots and emerging markets that cater to new lifestyle priorities. "Real estate provides a unique opportunity for investors to diversify with an asset that has intrinsic value and potential for appreciation," says Richard Gebbia, principal at Siebert....