As most stock market observers know, the indexes have recently reached record highs. Nonetheless, individual stocks often experience their own bull and bear swings independent of the indexes -- so even during times like these, investors can still find value stocks.
Clinical-stage biotechs including Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) and big-pharma players such as Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) are sharing the spotlight in the coronavirus vaccine race. Between them, these companies have won billions of dollars
There are expected to be a number of fast-growing trends this decade, including cloud computing, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. But don't sleep on marijuana.
Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), saw his net worth briefly cross the $200 billion threshold earlier this year. He's the richest man in history, and he added billions to his wealth during the COVID-19 pandemic -- a time when millions, perhaps even including y
(RTTNews) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in a video released Saturday evening that he is doing well, but the next few days will be the "real test" of his treatment for COVID-19.
It would be easy to chalk up technological developments from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) as par for the course. The company is perpetually throwing spaghetti on the wall to see what sticks.
This year has been a whirlwind for investors, with the stock market hitting rock bottom and then soaring to record highs within just a few months. This volatility can make it challenging to determine when and where you should invest, because nobody knows what the market will be
Stocks rose last week, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 gained close to 2%. The uptick pushed the S&P further into positive territory this year, up 4%, while the Dow is still down 3% since the start of 2020.
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Shares of Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) shed 12.8% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That's the second steepest drop the stock has suffered this year, after its sharp dip during the March stock market crash. One factor, whic
2020 has been a turbulent year in the global economy, the stock market, and life in general. It's an unprecedented, intimidating environment for anyone planning for retirement, and it requires special attention to avoid devastating pitfalls that can wipe out years of hard work,
What happened
Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) stock rocketed 29.4% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For context, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes fell 3.8% and 5.2%, respectively, last month.
U.S. auto demand crashed earlier this year as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country in March and April. This drove huge share-price declines for auto stocks. Shares of industry leader General Motors (NYSE: GM) briefly lost more than half of their value in March.
More than 60 million Americans get Social Security payments right now. Tens of millions more expect to file for benefits in the coming years. The money they'll get from the program is vital for their financial survival.
Because of the coronavirus, millions of Americans are struggling to pay their bills. Some may be seeking debt settlement or loan modification programs that change the terms of their repayment plans.
On Friday evening, Dr. Sean P. Conley, President Trump's physician, sent the White House Press Secretary a health update with the permission of the President. Dr. Conley states the President's condition hasn't become severe enough to require supplemental oxygen, but he has recei
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Shares of Olin (NYSE: OLN) rose 10% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, mostly after announcing in the middle of the month that it would be partially redeeming $600 million worth of senior notes it had outstanding that were issu
Hardly a day goes by without a couple of loud Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) headlines. The maker of vegetable-based meat substitutes is tapping into the zeitgeist of 2020 in a way that few other companies have matched.
The beaten-down oil patch hasn't had much good news of late. However, that changed earlier this week when Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and WPX Energy (NYSE: WPX) revealed that they would combine in a merger of equals. That news jolted the oil sector by fueling speculation that
Times are crazy with the coronavirus, a global recession, a presidential election, and surging valuations across multiple asset classes. Young professionals who have only seen their 401(k) balance moving upward prior to 2020 might be frustrated or freaked out with the current si