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There have been 14 recessions in the United States since 1935. This means our nation's most important social program, Social Security, has survived some of the darkest days in U.S. history. And

There's little doubt that 2020 will not soon be forgotten by the American public. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has left an indelible mark on society, with nonessential shutdowns

Skyrocketing more than 59% in December 2019, shares of Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE: SPCE) extended their upward trajectory and climbed 42% through the first six months of 2020, according to data

The stock market has experienced unprecedented volatility in recent months, and this is likely to continue as the country officially enters a recession and COVID-19 cases spike across the country. 

If there's one silver lining to the global coronavirus pandemic it's increased appreciation for quick and easy infectious disease testing. Quidel (NASDAQ: QDEL) was already a leader in the market

Over the last decade, cloud computing has been a top-performing investment theme. But it's been this current health and economic crisis that has proven just how important cloud services are. With

Investors hoping to get more bang for the buck often find themselves exploring small-cap stocks. Companies with market caps below $2 billion have a lot of upside if things go right, but the risks

If you want to be successful as an investor, there's one key thing that you need to do: Diversify. Unfortunately, a surprising number of Americans haven't fulfilled this basic goal yet.

In fact,

A dividend yield above 10% is usually a sign of trouble. The market will push yields to such heights when it's concerned about the payout's long-term sustainability.

That warning sign is flashing

Rising more than 25% in 2019, shares of Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) glittered brightly last year. And the market's penchant for picking up shares of this leading gold mining company has grown

Gaming stocks like Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) are flying high as the COVID-19 pandemic left millions with both the time and inclination to play video games. But investors may have an

If you work at a non-essential business, your house or apartment has had to step up its game. It's become your office, school, gym, and much more for your entire family. Some households may have

lululemon athletica's (NASDAQ: LULU) acquisition of MIRROR is a really smart move, as it extends its brand in a natural way that helps it move far beyond just clothes it sells in stores.

Yet the

The second quarter of the year is officially in the books, and it could be one of the most interesting earnings reports for banks in recent memory -- not since the Great Recession have bank earnings

Boeing's (NYSE: BA) troubled 737 MAX jet is one step closer to being cleared for commercial flights again. This week, Boeing and FAA staff completed three days of test flights -- a key part of the

What would you do for a million dollars? Well, a silly set of questions posed by Buzzfeed in 2018 found that 15% of respondents would live in a sewer for a month and 67% would scrounge through a

If you're watching Washington eagerly for signs of another stimulus check, your head is probably swimming with all of the different proposals for providing more COVID-19 money.

With so many options

The same factors that mired Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) in a three-year slump between 2017 and 2019 are now behind what may turn out to be a tectonic shift that could last for several years.

Ruger

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has a record of outstanding growth, and with its share price close to all-time highs, some investors may be thinking it is already too late to get in. But looking at the

When the COVID-19 crisis exploded back in March, the IRS was quick to realize that Americans did not have the capacity to deal with taxes at a time when the entire country was suddenly grappling

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) has been a stock market superstar for most of its time as a publicly traded company. The maker of plant-based meat alternatives started out with a bang when its stock

Shares of biopharmaceutical company Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE: EBS) gained 46.6% in the first half of 2020 (January to June), according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The S&P 500

There was a whole lot of hype after "Cannabis 2.0" happened in Canada in October 2019. It marked the second wave of recreational marijuana legalization in Canada. Cannabis 2.0 included cannabis

You've seen the news. COVID-19 is still taking its toll, to the extent that several states are closing up bars and restaurants, once again. You're right to worry about how a second wave might affect

Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) burned a lot of investors after its IPO three years ago. The meal kit provider's stock, after being adjusted for a reverse split last year, currently trades more than 90%