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The stock market can't sit still. Why you should

6 years 4 months ago
If the pandemic has taught investors anything it's that they can't predict what's going to happen next to their portfolio. Their best bet is to hope that what's been true over the last century hasn't changed: over the long-term, stocks go up in value.

Will Kohl's survive?

6 years 4 months ago
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Kohl's closed all of its stores nationwide on March 19 and wasn't able to reopen until early May. Like many other retailers, Kohl's has been hit hard by the pandemic, seeing its stock plummet more than 65% from January to May 2020. Coupled with being a primarily brick-and-mortar business in an era where online retail remains enormously popular, Kohl's fight to stay alive is a tough one.

Juneteenth: The 155-year-old holiday's history explained

6 years 4 months ago
As leaders and companies across the United States announce efforts to support Black people and culture during a time of widespread protests against systemic racism and police brutality, businesses from Twitter to the the National Football League have announced they will recognize Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, as a paid company holiday. Here's what you should know about the emancipation celebration that dates to 1865.
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