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National Oilwell Varco (NYSE: NOV) is one of the leading equipment suppliers to the global oil and gas sector. It primarily focuses on providing that industry with the products it needs to continue operating.

Stocks dropped last week, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) shedding over 1%. That decline still left both indexes in positive territory so far in 2020.

It's hard to find a more successful entertainment company than Disney (NYSE: DIS). The media giant operates the world's leading theme parks, and it put out the six highest-grossing movies of 2019. November's launch of Disney+ was also a success out of the gate, making it the fi

News of Warren Buffett's purchase of $549 million of Kroger (NYSE: KR) stock helped lift the supermarket's shares over 5% last week as investors rushed to follow him.

In spite of the many challenges and bureaucratic roadblocks faced by the legal marijuana industry in Canada, it continues to thrive.

There were several high-profile IPOs last year, and Uber (NYSE: UBER) was arguably the most highly anticipated of the bunch. Some viewed the ridesharing behemoth as an automatic buy given its leading position in a highly lucrative -- and growing -- industry. However, Uber's stoc

In a note sent to client on Friday, Bank of America Global Research rates strategist Bruno Braizinha warned, “The coronavirus outbreak contain a significant likelihood of impact to the global economy and the potential to become a black-swan type event.”

Life can be hard, and planning and saving for retirement can be stressful and difficult, too. Fortunately, there are ways to make life easier, such as using nail polish to paint your keys different colors, so you can quickly tell them apart. Even better, there are ways to make r

Depending on who (and when) you asked, you might have heard virtual reality (VR) described as either "the next big thing" or "dead in the water." The technology generated huge excitement in the lead-up to its major consumer debut, but was quickly written off in some quarters aft

Over the past decade, software-as-a-service (SaaS) has emerged as one of the most resilient revenue models for tech companies to utilize. The subscription model provides considerable visibility into the recurring revenue pipeline while enabling strong operating leverage through

Social Security has evolved dramatically over its 85-year history. Initially seen as a safety net, Social Security now serves a vital purpose in supplying a substantial portion of the regular income that older Americans receive after they retire. It doesn't matter whether you're

Chicken wing restaurant operator and franchiser Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) recently released fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results. While the numbers largely matched the preliminary results provided during the investor day in January, the company provided some three- to five-ye

The Kentucky House of Representatives approved a medical marijuana legalization bill on Thursday. The vote was 65 representatives in favor, with 30 against. The bill now goes to the state's Senate for approval; if it passes in that chamber and is signed by Governor Andy Beshear,

AT&T's (NYSE: T) stock is generally considered a sound investment for investors looking for stability and income. The giant telecom pays a high forward yield of 5.4%, it's hiked that dividend annually for 35 straight years, and it trades at just 10 times forward earnings. I

In case you haven't noticed, election season is upon us. We're a little more than a week away from Super Tuesday, which is when the greatest number of states hold their primary elections or caucuses for president of the United States. In other words, things are about to shake ou

Saving for retirement is unquestionably important. Without money socked away for your golden years, you might struggle to keep up with your senior living expenses once your paycheck from work goes away and you realize that Social Security alone won't suffice in paying your bills

It's only February and the S&P 500 has already set record highs multiple times this year. With the economy looking strong, an election making risky political moves unlikely, and new trade policies in place with China, Mexico, and Canada, 2020 is shaping up to be another bul

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for NextEra Energy (NEE). Shares have added about 6.7% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for NextEra Energy Partners (NEP). Shares have added about 8.2% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Synovus Financial (SNV). Shares have lost about 10.3% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.