J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Nastasic / ...

Carol M. Kopp edits features on a wide range of subjects for Investopedia, including investing, personal finance, retirement planning, taxes, business management, and career development. Development ...

Economic cycles dictate stock performance; growth sectors excel during expansion, while defensive sectors shine in recessions. Top growth sectors: Technology, Real Estate, Consumer Discretionary, ...

As part of our Marketplace Economic Pulse series, we examine the economy from a range of perspectives. Today, we hear from Clara Mattei, a professor of economics at the University of Tulsa In Oklahoma ...

Our economy can’t function without highways and planes. Most experts would agree that we could bolster economic growth even further through better public transportation, said Justin Marlowe, a ...

Economic theory is often tested using data from natural markets. In many cases, clear conclusions about theoretical propositions can be drawn by observing naturally occurring data. At other times, ...