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It’s been a mixed week for the major indexes—as of this morning, it’s been a bit of a reversal week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower by 0.5% to 1% or so, but the small- and mid-caps are up 0.5% to 1% or so.

This week feels a lot like March. In other words, it’s pretty awful for growth stocks both big and small. The positive momentum from April has seemingly evaporated. There’s no sugar coating it – we’re taking a hit this week. The chatter around higher rates and inflation is getting amplified out there and it’s just a crusher on high valuation/growth stocks.

Today, I’m going to review some basic growth investing rules. The first rule is to cut losses short.

Tuesday’s first-quarter earnings confirmed it: Netflix (NFLX) is the best coronavirus stock. And here’s why you should still buy it near all-time highs.

There’s not much to like about stocks right now. But rising earnings estimates is a rare trait that can identify the next turnaround story.

Marijuana stocks have been red-hot of late, for four key reasons. And subscribers to my Cabot Marijuana Investor advisory have reaped the benefits.

While the rest of the market retreats, these three resilient stocks have been trending up. Here’s why they might just be getting started.

International stocks have lagged U.S. markets for the last decade. But with the valuation gap wider than ever, that appears to be changing.

How many stocks should you own? Not too little. Not too much. Here’s how to find the sweet spot for your investment portfolio.

The stock market successfully weathered a global pandemic and the accompanying recession. Could rising inflation be what ends the rally?

A decade ago, following the subprime mortgage crisis, housing stocks became attractive bargains. And that’s where energy stocks are today.

Interest rates remain low and stock prices remain elevated. Where can an income investor turn? Try these two monthly-paying REITs.

Bargain stocks are hard to come by in today’s market. One useful tool in finding them is the EV/sales ratio. Here’s what to look for.

As has become painfully obvious in recent weeks, inflation investing is a big challenge. But history says the pain won’t last long.

General Electric stock and General Motors stock. One of these dividend stalwarts is a good buy at current levels. But which one?

Black Swan events are unforeseen, improbable occurrences that can have a massive impact on the stock market. And we may have just dodged a big one.

Airline stocks have been a mixed bag of late, and it’s hard to sort the good from the bad. So let me help you do the sorting!

T. Boone Pickens was a visionary whose area of expertise wasn’t limited to oil. And he would have loved these two water stocks with global footprints.

Dividend stocks are often dismissed as being boring. But history shows that the returns aren’t boring. And this boring dividend stock is as reliable as any.

Wondering how to get started with mutual funds? There’s something you need to know first (that we’re sure your broker won’t like).