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What the Air Force's Latest Drone Project Means for Defense Stocks
For more than a decade, the U.S. military has been looking forward to the day when fighter pilots would no longer fly fighter jets -- because the jets would fly themselves. With the inauguration of
Is It Too Late to Buy Teladoc Stock?
With people staying at home as much as possible in this new era of social distancing, Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) is seeing demand for its virtual care services skyrocket. The company is
This Could Be the Ace in the Hole for Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine
Six companies are currently evaluating COVID-19 vaccine candidates in late-stage testing. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) isn't one of them.
J&J was among the first to commit resources to a major
Nervous About the Stock Market? These 2 Investment Options Could Be Safer Bets
Investing in the stock market can be nerve-wracking right now. Although the market has largely recovered from its crash back in March, with the number of COVID-19 cases across the country continuing
Is Camping World Stock a Buy?
After peaking at the end of 2017, shares of Camping World (NYSE: CWH) have had a tough couple of years -- that is, until the coronavirus blindsided the world. While the company took a hit in the
Why Shares of Workhorse Group Dropped 11% in July
Climbing more than 470% higher through the first half of 2020, shares of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Workhorse Group (NASDAQ: WKHS) ran out of gas in July and sank 11%, according to data from
Will the TRUST Act Save Social Security?
Few issues are as controversial politically as Social Security. Even when faced with clear evidence of a coming financial disaster for the program, lawmakers in Washington have struggled even to
Reels Fills in a Big Missing Piece for Instagram
Instagram debuted Reels -- its TikTok clone -- in 50 countries in August after testing the feature in select markets over the last few months. The quick move to launch following early tests in
Virgin Galactic's Supersonic Jet Is a Commercial Failure in the Making
Last week, Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) delayed its first commercial space flight again: this time to 2021. However, the buzzy aerospace start-up offered investors and fans a new reason to be
Why Innovative Industrial Properties Stock Surged 18% in July
Shares of Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) jumped 18.4% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the real estate investment trust (REIT) expanded
Take-Two May Have a Much Better Year Than Investors Expect
This was supposed to be a transition year for Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO). After a record year in fiscal 2020, one in which net bookings were just shy of $3 billion, management originally
3 Stocks to Watch This Week
The earnings keep coming, and some notable names are reporting next week, companies that have seen their fair share of volatility in 2020. Ranging from cannabis to cruise lines to the appealing but
Why Livongo Rival Ontrak's Stock Soared 55% in July and Is Up 52% in August
Shares of virtual healthcare specialist Ontrak (NASDAQ: OTRK) soared 54.7% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For context, the S&P 500 returned 5.6% last month.
Why CrowdStrike Holdings Stock Climbed 12.9% in July
Shares of CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) gained 12.9% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The company's stock gained ground in conjunction with momentum for the broader
Is Yum! Brands Stock a Buy?
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the delicious-sounding parent company of quick service restaurant chains Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill, was sailing along as 2020
Why TransDigm Stayed Aloft as Aerospace Plunged
TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG) delivered better-than-expected earnings in its fiscal third quarter, with the company making a strong case that the coronavirus pandemic is not going to cause this
Roku Investors Should Ignore Management's Bleak Industry Outlook
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) reported earnings results that were better than Wall Street analysts expected, but investors still sold off shares of the growth stock after digesting its letter to shareholders
3 Large-Cap Stocks That Should Soar If Coronavirus Vaccines Flop
It seems to be a foregone conclusion that at least one COVID-19 vaccine will be available by sometime next year. Twenty-six vaccine candidates are currently in clinical testing with more likely on
3 Tips for Building a Diversified Investment Portfolio
You'll often hear that a diversified investment portfolio is your ticket to long-term gains and minimized losses. But building a diverse portfolio could take a lot of legwork. If you attempt to
Chevron Booked a Big Q2 Loss -- but Has the Best Balance Sheet in Big Oil
In a volatile market, things can change incredibly quickly.
Take, for example, the second-quarter earnings of Chevron (NYSE: CVX). Just three months ago, the oil and gas supermajor stunned Wall
3 Scary Facts That Should Prompt You to Increase Your Retirement Savings
Most Americans aren't saving enough for retirement. And unless you're putting aside around 15% of your income, chances are good that you're one of them.
Saving this much of your take-home money may
3 Stocks to Avoid This Week
I took a look at three stocks to avoid last week, and it was a mixed bag. One investment soared 25% for the week. Ouch! However, one stock marched in place for a nearly 2% gain, and the third stock
Why Enphase Energy's Shares Jumped 26.9% in July
Shares of Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) jumped 26.9% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after announcing some key business developments. In addition, early in August the
Is Walt Disney Giving Up on Hulu?
There's no question that the coronavirus pandemic has been a boon for the video streaming industry. Subscriptions for services like Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) have surged, and third-party aggregators
Be Like Buffett: "Bet on America" With These 3 Stocks to Buy Now
Warren Buffett believes in America -- that it will recover from a recession and from the COVID-19 pandemic. At a virtual shareholders' meeting in May, the legendary head of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:


