Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Cost basis is the original purchase price of an asset. Tracking cost basis is key to tax-efficient investing. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

A utility function measures a consumer’s preference and satisfaction with different goods or services. As part of rational choice theory, it helps economists analyze how consumers make decisions to ...

Global oil prices have fallen slightly “after the US operation to oust Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro created uncertainty.

From denying history to the dangerous strategic shift currently taking place in reality, behind it all lies the attempts by ...

In sports, not every matchup is created equal. Powerhouses often face underdogs, and the talent gap can be wide. For bettors, that imbalance is where the point spread comes in. By assigning a handicap ...