The main types of stock are common and preferred. Stocks are also categorized by company size, industry, geographic location and style. Here's what you should know about the different types of stock.

After a period of elevated borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve switched gears in September 2024, cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020. Following two 0.25-percentage-point rate cuts in ...

Since 1957, the S&P 500 has seen an average annual return of over 10.5%, according to Official Data. Someone who invested $100 at the start would have around $97,000 in August 2025 (a figure that ...

Dividend Kings have increased dividends for 50+ years, signaling strong business models. Fifty-six companies, including new entrants ADP and MGE Energy, were listed as Dividend Kings in 2025.