It's rare for penny stocks to find their way into mainstream attention — that is, unless a familiar name enters the equation.

Penny stocks sit at the intersection of speculation and opportunity, where a small stake can swing wildly in either direction. With $100, an investor can build a basket of low-priced names that might ...

But while the promise is intoxicating, the reality is far less glamorous. Not only are volatile penny stocks inappropriate for risk-averse investors, but the penny stock sector is also ripe for abuse ...

It is a good idea to have penny stocks with high upside potential in your portfolio, regardless of the market sentiment. There are always pockets of the market that do well when the rest of the market ...

Penny stocks: New names, little revenue and lots of risk The investment thesis behind penny stocks is straightforward. When a company trades for only a dollar or two per share — or sometimes just a ...

A recent report by Goldman Sachs showed activity in shares priced at $1 or less hit a record on June 12 as a percentage of total U.S. market activity Trading in penny stocks has exploded over the past ...

Investors are once again turning to riskier assets after the latest round of tariff talks and the pause with China. Stocks have rallied off their lows, and the S&P 500 is positive again year-to-date.

Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner has a simple rule for newer investors. Established, successful companies are much better prospects than any penny stock. Sometimes, what looks like a good deal isn't great ...

Penny stocks hold an undeniable allure—low prices, the potential for outsized returns, and the dream of turning a small investment into a life-changing fortune. While many fade into obscurity, some ...