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Facebook Is Doubling Down on the Virtual Reality Market
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is ramping up the production of its Oculus VR headsets by up to 50% this year, according to the Nikkei Asian Review, with a target of two million devices. That's an ambitious
The IRS Is Reopening Offices -- and Playing Catch-Up on Paper Tax Returns
Back in March, when the COVID-19 outbreak ramped up across the U.S., the IRS made the decision to close the bulk of its offices to protect its agents and promote social distancing. It also pushed
3 Things Tripping Up Netflix Stock After a Blowout Quarter
Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) moved sharply lower after the company posted its second-quarter results shortly after Thursday's close. Yet the quarter itself was impressive. The planet's leading
Is Adidas Stock a Buy?
Adidas (OTC: ADDY.Y) (OTC: ADDDF) may not get as much attention from U.S. investors as Nike or Under Armour, but it deserves to be on your radar. The company is a dominant force in the global
Spotify Continues Its String of Exclusives
Just over a year after Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) first announced a partnership with President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, the company this week said that the
3 Game-Changing Coronavirus Vaccine Stocks That May Make You Rich
Investors need a bevy of high-growth stocks as part of every well-rounded biotech portfolio, and the market's furor surrounding the prospect of a COVID-19 vaccine creates the perfect conditions for
COVID-19 Is Changing What People Buy on Amazon
It's no secret that e-commerce platforms have benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic, as the public health crisis has shut down many retail stores, and people are choosing to shop online from the
Better Buy: Nike vs. Chipotle
Today's investing landscape looks a lot different than it did just a few months ago; companies that were seeing booming sales are now dealing with major declines, and it's not clear when we might
2 Reasons to Buy MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is a favorite for investors who want exposure to the lucrative gambling industry. The company is known for its iconic properties like the MGM Grand, the
Netflix Promotes Ted Sarandos to Co-CEO
Media-streaming powerhouse Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has promoted longtime chief content officer Ted Sarandos to co-CEO, sharing the company's top executive title with co-founder Reed Hastings. At the
27% of Retirees Say They Need Another Stimulus Check. How Likely It Is They'll Get One?
As the number of coronavirus cases surges across the country, it's becoming more clear that the pandemic still has a firm grip on the U.S. The country was averaging more than 60,000 new COVID-19
Need Extended Unemployment? You May Have to Reapply
Millions of Americans are out of work due to the COVID-19 crisis, and with cases surging throughout the country, hopes of a quick escape from our current recession are quickly waning. If you've been
Is BJ's Restaurants Stock a Buy?
Sports, craft beer, and a Pizookie dessert. What could possibly go wrong? As it turns out, a pandemic could.
Except for a run higher in 2018, shares of BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) have been
Zoom Video’s First Consumer Hardware Effort Doesn’t Make Much Sense
Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) recently revealed its first consumer-oriented hardware device, the DTEN ME, a 27-inch smart screen sporting three wide-angle cameras, eight microphones, and a
Is Lululemon Stock a Buy?
lululemon athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) has experienced tremendous growth over the years, focusing on niche categories in the athletic space, most notably apparel designed for yoga. But it has branched
5 Ways Americans Are Planning to Cut Costs in Retirement
Saving enough for retirement is a source of concern in good times, and I think most of us can agree, we're not living through good times right now. 2020 has brought numerous challenges, the most
India’s Coronavirus Lockdown Could Be a Blessing in Disguise for Amazon
Back in May, India implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world to contain the spread of COVID-19. And the government's order to shut down nearly everything except what it deemed
4 Coronavirus Stocks to Watch This Summer
There are over a hundred potential coronavirus vaccines and treatments in various stages of development, but who has time to follow them all?
This summer, AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN), Regeneron
Amazon's TV Strategy Sharpens Focus on Hardware Dominance
For several years now, the lines that once divided television media and television mediums have been blurring. Cable giant Comcast is the parent to TV brand NBC and movie studio Universal, for
The 3 Safest Energy Dividends Right Now
This year has been absolutely brutal for income investors. Hundreds of publicly traded companies cut or reduced their payouts because of the impact COVID-19 had on their operations. One of the
Is Moderna Close to Winning the Coronavirus Vaccine Race?
Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) has taken another step closer to making its dream of commercializing a coronavirus vaccine a reality. The company just released more detailed interim results from its phase 1
1 Smart Reason to Claim Social Security Early if You Lose Your Job
As businesses reopen and Americans start going back to work, the unemployment rate has dropped from nearly 15% in April to just over 11% in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2 Top Pharma Stocks to Buy in a Recession
It's no secret that pharma investors are eager to prepare for the recession that's likely coming, spurred by the global economic shutdowns to contain the coronavirus pandemic. While many
3 Stocks That Offer Explosive Potential Gains
The lockdowns to halt the spread of the coronavirus have been disastrous for businesses reliant on in-person interaction. But for many companies that have made a pivot to digital-based operations --
An Aurora Cannabis-Aphria Merger Would Be a Bad Idea
If you think the stock market has had a wild year, take a peek at cannabis stocks, which over the past three years have skyrocketed and imploded.
Back in 2017 and 2018, you could have been


