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While the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated many sectors of the economy -- perhaps most notably travel and energy -- it has actually advanced others. There has been a wave of innovations as companies

Concerns about Social Security's future are not new, but they've been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left millions unemployed and no longer paying the Social Security taxes the

In the three months since J.C. Penney (OTC: JCPN.Q) filed for bankruptcy, there have been plenty of bizarre (and not very credible) rumors about who might save the storied department store chain

If you're an investor, taxes on the money you make from your portfolio work against your efforts to reach your financial goals. It's critical to take advantage of the many tax breaks that are

It may seem like a strange time to consider investing in Lowe's (NYSE: LOW). The U.S. economy is in a recession and people tend to buy less from the home goods retailer when their employment

Before the pandemic, Disney (NYSE: DIS) theme parks were prospering, and streaming services such as Disney+ were experiencing massive subscriber gains.

However, the shutdowns have dramatically

The share prices of United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) and FedEx (NYSE: FDX) have been on fire recently, riding upward on a broader rise in transportation stocks.

With both shipping giants gaining

It's hard to control our emotions as investors.

Most, if not all, investors have watched the stock market pull back substantially, and reacted poorly as a result. Maybe your reactions have been

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is set to announce its fiscal second-quarter operating results on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Investors are looking forward to this report from the retailing giant because it will paint

Shares of Nike (NYSE: NKE) have rebounded since the lows in March, currently up 5% year to date. At one point, the stock had lost more than a third of its value, but the reopening of stores and

Millions of Americans have been hurt financially in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recession it's spurred. It's for this reason that the CARES Act was passed in late March. Its

Wayfair (NYSE: W) was a popular destination for consumers stocking up on home goods during the shelter-in-place period. The online retailer posted revenue growth of 83.7% for the second quarter

Citigroup (NYSE: C) is apparently trying to cope with a $900 million error.

Various media are reporting that the sprawling bank accidentally wired that amount to several companies that have provided

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) is a global leader in producing hydroelectric power. It has 7.9 gigawatts (GW) of hydropower plants currently operating, which account for 64% of its

Social Security retirement benefits become available at age 62, and there are plenty of reasons to claim them early, ranging from a desire to stop working ASAP to concerns about benefits losing

Hasbro's (NASDAQ: HAS) been having a rough 2020. The top toymaker came into the year after a winning fourth quarter full of Disney licensing success, and it's been trying to transition from the

Stocks rose last week with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) gaining over 1.5% and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) edging up about 0.6%. The S&P is now up 4% for the year and near its

Investing in growing companies is one of the best ways to build wealth, but if those growth stocks also pay dividends, it can make a world of difference to your returns.

A $10,000 investment in Nike

In recent years, Macy's (NYSE: M) full-line stores have experienced significant sales erosion, especially locations in lower-tier malls. The struggling department-store chain has partly compensated

Investing in the stock market can be intimidating, but it's one of the best ways to build wealth and create a robust retirement fund.

However, investing properly can be tricky. In fact, when given a

A new fiscal year is underway for Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) -- one that will be full of work and transition, per the company's new CEO David Klein. The Ontario-based cannabis producer is working on

Few stocks have been hit as hard by the coronavirus pandemic as Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT).

The No.2 ridesharing company in the U.S. saw revenue fall 61% in the second quarter and posted an adjusted EBITDA

If you bought shares of Altimmune, (NASDAQ: ALT) Vaxart, (NASDAQ: VXRT) or Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) at the start of this year, you're already well on your way to riches. Thanks to the market's

The type of account being used to hold an investment doesn't change that stock's overall performance. But it can affect your taxes. Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) defer taxes on dividends

Small companies generally have an easier time posting explosive growth than large companies do. That's not to say that giant businesses don't offer their own set of advantages, but the simple fact