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ConocoPhillips Taps Low-Code Software to Help It Adapt to the Times
Digital transformation -- the catch-all term applied to organizations updating their systems and integrating new technology into their day-to-day workflow -- was already moving fast. And then
These 3 Things Could Send Novavax's Stock Soaring to New Heights
If you had bought Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) stock at the beginning of the year, you would be a happy investor right now. Shares of this biotech company have skyrocketed by almost 2,000% year to date, a
Report: JetBlue and Pilots Union Agree on No Furloughs
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU), along with several other domestic airlines, made a commitment to maintain full employment through Sept. 30, 2020, by accepting federal aid under the Payroll Support
Why Inovio Pharmaceuticals Stock Is Bouncing Back Today
Shares of Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INO) were bouncing back on Thursday after being clobbered earlier this week. The stock was up 8.5% as of 11:05 a.m. EDT.
Inovio didn't report any new
Why Shares of Avis and Hertz Are Up Today
Shares of Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ: CAR) soared 29% at the open on Thursday morning after receiving an upgrade from Morgan Stanley. Car sales are holding up better than feared during the pandemic
3 Monster Stocks in the Making
Behind every monster stock is almost always a company driving tremendous change to an industry. Experienced investors can remember how Amazon transformed both retail -- and later -- the information
Attention Retirees: You Need to Know This New IRS Rule About Required Minimum Distributions
2020 has been a tumultuous year for the stock market, which can be worrisome for retirees who rely on their investment accounts to provide essential income. To help out seniors who may not want to
Tesla Deliveries Beat Estimates On Strong Model Y, Model 3 Demand
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) said that it delivered 90,650 vehicles in the second quarter of 2020, well ahead of analysts' estimates, led by strong demand for its smaller Model 3 sedan and new Model Y
Etsy Has Its Sellers' Backs
Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) has built an online marketplace with 66 million unique items from independent artisans who make handcrafted goods or sellers who specialize in vintage goods. As this platform
3 Reasons Why the Outlook for Banks Is Better Than You Think
There's no denying that banks have been beaten down pretty hard during this COVID-19 crisis. The average bank stock is down about 37% through the first two quarters of the year and 26% for the
Why Brookfield Property Partners Units Rocketed 12% at the Open On July 2
Units of master limited partnership Brookfield Property Partners (NASDAQ: BPY) jumped almost 13% when the trading day got underway on July 2.
The swift gain followed news that parent Brookfield
Better Buy: Vertex Pharmaceuticals vs. Galapagos
Two of the hottest biotech companies this year are undoubtedly Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) and Galapagos (NASDAQ: GLPG). For the former, the launch of a potential blockbuster drug for the
Is SoftBank Stock a Buy?
SoftBank Group (OTC: SFTBY), a Japanese telecom company that expanded into a diversified conglomerate with investments across the technology, energy, and financial sectors, has been a volatile stock
Enterprise Product Partners: Do You Need to Worry About a Distribution Cut?
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) let a very impressive streak come to an end in 2020. After increasing its distribution for 62 consecutive quarters, it held the disbursement flat when it
Four Cybersecurity Disruptors Are Forming an Alliance: What It Means for Their Stocks
Last week, the cybersecurity specialists CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD), Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA), Proofpoint (NASDAQ: PFPT), and Netskope announced a rather unusual multiway partnership to protect
3 Dates You Must Know if You Are Unemployed
The worst of the coronavirus recession may still be ahead, particularly if you're on unemployment. Way back in March, the feds pushed back tax deadlines and expanded unemployment benefits to provide
Peloton’s Interactive Classes Now Available on Roku
Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) is broadening the availability of its online workout classes by making them accessible through Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU), potentially reaching the streaming platform's
Why Tesla Stock Soared Higher on Thursday
Shares of electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) rose sharply on Thursday, climbing past $1,200 for the first time. Shares rose more than 9% shortly after market open.
Investors cheered the
Penn National Gaming's Path Forward
Earlier this year, Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) completed the first of two planned equity purchases of Barstool Sports. The deal gave Penn 36% of Barstool with warrants to acquire up to 50%
U.S. Treasury Finalizes Loans for Five Airlines
The U.S. Treasury said Thursday it has finalized loan terms with five airlines, part of the nearly $50 billion in assistance offered to the industry as part of the CARES Act stimulus plan.
Treasury
McDonald's Pausing Restaurant Reopenings
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is putting the brakes on the planned reopening of the restaurants throughout its system, various news media outlets are reporting. The fast-food giant will pause the
Why Apple's Shares Rose 14.7% in June
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) rose 14.7% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The company's shares are up 21.5% since the start of the year, after recently hitting
Coty Names Former L'Oreal Executive as Its Fifth CEO in 4 Years
It seems just like yesterday that Coty (NYSE: COTY) announced it was appointing Chairman Peter Harf as CEO. He was, he said at the time, "delighted to return to an active leadership role" and lead
Amazon's Twitch Sees Massive Surge in Engagement Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns
With many people stuck at home during the second quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak, engagement on all manner of streaming platforms has soared. That includes popular video-streaming services
Waiting for a Second Stimulus Check? Here Are 3 Dates to Watch
For Americans desperate for a second stimulus check, there was some recent good news. President Trump has not only indicated there will be another stimulus bill, but he's also promised that


