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Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU), one of the most popular athleisure-focused companies, is among the small number of retail companies that are expanding its store base during 2020's economic and

The year's final quarter is underway, and investors have a huge range of variables to consider. There's no shortage of potential catalysts that could add more twists and turns to 2020's already

Shares of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) fell 10% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The hotel chain's shares are still down around 39% for the year

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In the course of your retirement planning, there are certain costs you'll probably know to account for. Specifically, you'll need a roof over your head, a means of getting around town, food, and

This year has been a bit of a whirlwind for Targa Resources (NYSE: TRGP). Like most energy companies, the midstream service provider made drastic changes as oil prices plunged earlier this year,

With sales yet to fully recover in the U.S., it's no surprise Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) shares are still down year to date. The ubiquitous coffee chain took a huge hit when the coronavirus pandemic

Value stocks are shares in companies that trade at relatively low multiples compared to their earnings and growth potential. They are a great way for investors to minimize risk by betting on mature

The market in the U.S. for both retail and online sports betting is just setting up as more states move toward legalization. Both domestic and overseas companies are getting in the game, and now is

Shares of Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) surged 42.7% during September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The regional casino operator, which purchased a 36% stake in

Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) stock was a favorite on Wall Street long before the pandemic struck. But returns have been supercharged following COVID-19 and the disruption it caused to the restaurant

Food companies are generally considered stable long-term stock investments, but shifting consumer tastes are forcing aging stalwarts to shift gears and creating fresh market opportunities to attract

If you're at the start of your investing journey, you should find a handful of stocks you can keep in your portfolio for the longest time frame you can conceive. If these stocks can keep pace with

Yesterday, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced it will make a $25,000 electric vehicle sometime in the near future, and it had me feeling some deja vu from the last decade following the solar industry

After years of sales decline and a management overhaul last year, Bed, Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) trounced analysts' estimates in the company's second quarter. With prospects finally looking up

In mid-September, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Music added podcasts to its content library, firmly placing the tech giant right into the middle of what is quickly becoming a crowded market.

Notable for its

The retail industry has seen massive changes amid the coronavirus pandemic. Before COVID-19, many retailers felt the pressure of the e-commerce onslaught. When the shutdowns caused further pain

Though all eyes have been on the fast-growing tech sector for much of 2020, don't overlook the sleeping giant in North America: Cannabis.

After turning in just shy of $11 billion in global sales in

The travel and resort businesses have been devastated by COVID-19 in 2020, but you wouldn't notice it by the price of Vail Resorts' (NYSE: MTN) stock. Shares are down a relatively modest 5.5% over

When it comes to saving for retirement, you have choices. You could sock your money away in an IRA, or you could sign up for your employer's 401(k) plan.

Saving in a 401(k) is easy and convenient

It's a bit of an understatement to say that the stock market has been pretty wild this year. The S&P 500 index took a steep drop in March and then rebounded significantly in the following months,

The stock market can be the best place to create wealth because of the endless opportunities it offers to grow your money -- you can back anything from value plays to rule-breaking mavericks

No matter how close or far away retirement is right now, it's crucial to be socking some money away in your retirement fund. The unfortunate truth, though, is that saving is tough, and there are

Precious metal and rare earth mineral miners surged as much as 20% today. Shares of New Gold (NYSEMKT: NGD) and PolyMet Mining (NYSEMKT: PLM) remain up 12% and 13%, respectively, and Northern

Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares popped following its strong fiscal first quarter earnings report last week . One of the highlights was a return to growth in footwear sales, after sales declined in the