The stock market trend is the most important rule of buying stocks since IBD's studies show that three out of four stocks follow the market direction. That means you always want to stay in sync with ...

In a few days, investors will wrap up another solid year for the U.S. stock market. Despite volatility that nearly sent the index skittering into bear-market territory in April, the S&P 500 index SPX ...

Indexes tracking small- and midcap stocks were having another solid day on Friday, as shares of smaller firms have outperformed their larger rivals so far in 2026. The small-cap Russell 2000 was up by ...

Since 2023, these stocks have soared between 490% and 2,400%. Generating a 50% return in one year is impressive. Doing it twice is amazing, and it might have you thinking that the stock is due for a ...