For most of modern history, the stock market has been described in financial terms: returns, risk, portfolios, and diversification. It has been framed as a tool—something you put money into and wait.

The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate/advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or if you click or make a purchase. In just five years, the number of people trading ...

It could get easier for anyone to start day trading soon — but should they? This week, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority announced that it had voted to change its pattern day-trading rule.

How do people get rich? It's a question often met with vague answers like luck or mere hard work. But what practical steps can bridge the gap between aspiration and reality? With this question ...

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 15: A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 15, 2014 in New York City. As fears from Ebola and a global slowdown spread, stocks plunged on ...

Cryptocurrency trading has moved into the mainstream in recent years—but can the nature of this activity put some of the people involved at risk of developing an addiction? While most people who ...

Trading options online now matters because apps offer advanced tools, simulators, and option value calculators to help traders make smarter decisions. We consider this trend to be worth reporting ...