With the stock market still down significantly off its highs from earlier this year, there are still a lot of attractive stocks that you could buy. But with a limited amount of money available to invest, you have to be very picky. Many investors don't have enough cash to scoop u
Shareholders of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) are optimistic heading into the company's first-quarter earnings report. Parts of the confectioner's business have surely been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has stalled major economies around the world including the
Let's get one thing straight: No stock is immune to volatility when the market mood turns sour. When investors are reacting strongly to the latest headlines and macroeconomic indicators, stocks tend to move together in the same direction. Sales of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) an
Money from the Small Business Administration for the Paycheck Protection Program isn’t going to the businesses it was intended for. The smallest operators are still struggling without any idea of when they can open their doors to the public again.
It took a year and a month, but NVIDIA's (NASDAQ: NVDA) proposed purchase of Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ: MLNX) has cleared its final hurdle. Though there had been plenty of speculation that China might nix the transaction due to its now-forgotten trade war with the U.S., NVID
The coronavirus pandemic has made telehealth a timely topic. Patients are being encouraged by prominent health experts and government officials to access advice from healthcare professionals via telephone or video chat rather than in-person, when possible, in order to slow the s
Dividend stocks are appealing in any market. After all, research has shown that dividend-paying stocks outperform the non-dividend-paying variety. But during volatile times like these, dividend stocks really shine as they are generally less risky than non-dividend payers as thos
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) shareholders have outpaced the broader market during the recent slump, with investors seeking more safety through the volatility. The company isn't likely to see collapsing sales, even in a recession. Consumers don't pull back on spending for essential
Utilities usually generate stable revenue, since government entities regulate the rates they charge while demand for electricity and gas typically remains relatively steady even during a recession. Utility stocks therefore tend to outperform other sectors when the economy hits
The coronavirus pandemic has put strain on everyone, but retirees have a lot more to worry about than others. Older people are at greater risk if they catch the COVID-19 disease, and they're also more likely to have financial challenges. Many retirees live on fixed incomes, with
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) has been beset by problems stemming from the onset of the coronavirus and widespread stay-at-home orders. That obviously prevents people from going out to buy a car, and the data backs this up with March's retail sales down 8.7% and the motor vehicle and pa
A little over three weeks ago, lawmakers passed and President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. This $2.2 trillion stimulus package, which was passed in direct response to the economic and labor market disruption caused by the
Maybe you're an investor who has exited positions in oil stocks but wishes to retain exposure to the energy sector. Maybe you're someone who recognizes the long-term trend of renewable energy options growing in popularity. Or maybe you fit into neither of these categories, yet y
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) entered the COVID-19 crisis with good business momentum. In the fourth quarter of last year, the partner brands segment, which includes sales of licensed toys from Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), exploded with 50% year-over-year growth. That tremendous performance
(RTTNews) - The Singapore-based BOC Aviation agreed to purchase six Boeing 787-9 aircraft and 16 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft from United Airlines, and to lease back the aircraft to United Airlines. But it did not reveal financial terms of the deal.
There are definitely winners and losers from the stay-at-home economy caused by COVID-19. But since the market has rebounded, a lot of the stay-at-home stocks may be close to fair value -- or even above it. Meanwhile, many of the "losers" of the outbreak in the travel, leisure,
The COVID-19 crisis has been battering the U.S. economy ever since cases of the virus started multiplying in early March. Not only has the stock market been on a roller coaster ride, but millions of Americans have been forced into unemployment as social distancing mandates shutt