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Two iconic technology companies, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), are in the midst of the next wave of tech disruption. Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the

After rallying by about 25% during April and May, the S&P 500 ended June rather flat. The benchmark index rose by about 1.8%, but still posted its third straight monthly gain. The Dow Jones

Shares of FedEx (NYSE: FDX) gained 13% at the open on Wednesday after the transport and shipping giant reported better-than-expected quarterly results. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh on

One of the clear lessons emerging from the pandemic-induced bear market is that not all companies are created equal. While the S&P 500 has struggled to get back to break-even since its late February

Roughly nine months after launch, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is now reportedly looking to mix up its strategy for Apple Arcade. The subscription mobile gaming service costs just $5 per month and includes

For much of the past decade, J.C. Penney (OTC: JCPN.Q) has been trying to turn itself around, after a slew of management missteps and declining mall traffic crushed its sales and earnings. It

Just four months from its release, Corona Hard Seltzer has already established a foothold in the competitive market for alcoholic seltzer drinks.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) on Wednesday

CarMax (NYSE: KMX) recently announced quarterly earnings results that depicted a brutal selling environment over the spring months. Social-distancing efforts fueled collapsing sales volumes and

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) apparently believes that adjustments are in order for Apple Arcade. According to a report from Bloomberg citing "people familiar with the matter," the company has modified the

Alternative meat producer Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) announced a new partnership with Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) to expand its reach in mainland China, according to CNBC. The company's Beyond Burgers

I did a bit of portfolio pruning last month, unloading a few of my stocks in June. Last week I went over some of the names that I cut loose to raise funds to eventually apply elsewhere, but now it's

Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) is the world's biggest ski resort operator, but like other vacation destinations, the company has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

The global catastrophe forced

After a brief period in private hands, a familiar name in corporate financial analytics is returning to the stock exchange. Dun & Bradstreet has launched an initial public offering (IPO) and is

Macy's (NYSE: M) issued first-quarter earnings results on Wednesday that showed mounting pressure on its retail business from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sales fell by more than half, as the company had

Once the COVID-19 crisis hit home, it became clear that its impact would not just be health-related, but financial as well. Millions of Americans lost their jobs in March when lockdown orders were

Working-from-home policies have caused increasing reliance on videoconferencing technology, and well-known video communications company Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) has profited greatly. With seamless

Capri Holdings (NYSE: CPRI), luxury goods distributor of brands Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo, saw sales decline 11.3% in its fourth quarter, which ended March 28, 2020 and included China

The solar energy industry is driven by one mandate: Make the most energy at the lowest possible price. The industry tries hard to turn everything it touches into a commodity, which often leads to

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused something of an exodus out of the cities and into the suburbs. Redfin just reported that the percentage of homebuyers looking to relocate is at a record. The Census

Interest rates have tumbled following the monetary response to the COVID-19 economic crisis. This shift is certain to impact investment portfolios, even those without any bond market exposure

One thing I've learned from being a World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE) fan for decades is this: It's like a secret society. When you admit you watch what amounts to a sports soap opera, you

Last November, Uber (NYSE: UBER) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi outlined the company's strategy for its food delivery business, Uber Eats.

On the earnings call, Khosrowshahi said, "Our strategy for Eats is

Investors have become much more optimistic about Winnebago (NYSE: WGO) since the recent stock market downturn in mid-March. Winnebago shares during that month-long crash (that began Feb. 20 on bad

Papa John's International (NASDAQ: PZZA) said business is booming during the coronavirus pandemic. The pizza shop has been able to capitalize on its takeout and delivery business model, with three

Millions of Americans are unemployed from the COVID-19 crisis, and while May's jobless rate did come in a bit lower than April's, a deeper dive into that data reveals that unemployment levels may