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Alibaba and JD.com Score Record Sales on 618 Shopping Holiday
In a sign that China's economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce giants Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) announced that they recorded record sales during their 618
Better Buy: GE vs. Honeywell
It hasn't been a great year for investors in General Electric (NYSE: GE) or Honeywell International (NYSE: HON). The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated travel bans have caused a severe slump in
There's a New $4,000 Tax Credit in the Works -- With a Catch
Though the U.S. economy has been hurting due to COVID-19, the travel industry has been downright hammered. But a new proposal could serve the dual purpose of breathing new life into the tourism
Here's How Much the Most Popular Jobs for Retirees Pay
Close to three-quarters of Americans plan to continue working in retirement, often for financial reasons. Unfortunately, working as a senior isn't always possible due to health issues or family
How an NFL Partnership Could Boost Electronic Arts' Mobile Game Business
Electronic Arts' (NASDAQ: EA) recent deal with the NFL was labeled as "the biggest and widest-reaching gaming agreement in NFL history." EA and the NFL have been partners going back to the early
Like Dividends? I Bet You'll Love These 3 Stocks
With the market volatile over the last several months due to the economy shutting down and new fears regarding a second wave of the coronavirus, you may find dividend-paying stocks are a tempting
If You Get Another Stimulus Check, It Will Probably Be Your Last One
For weeks, lawmakers have been debating about whether to provide additional coronavirus stimulus money. It's not yet certain how this will turn out, but one thing is clear: If another stimulus check
Will Canopy Growth Post a Profit in 2020?
One of the big reasons Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) and other pot stocks have struggled so mightily over the past year is because of a lack of profitability in the sector. Losses, whether due to
Top 5 Energy Stocks That Could Go Bankrupt in 2020
Turmoil in the oil and gas markets has already claimed some major victims in 2020. Bakken shale producer Whiting Petroleum, drilling rig operator Diamond Offshore, and Colorado fracker Extraction
Better Buy: Nike vs. Restoration Hardware
Would you rather own a business selling everyday items for the global masses, or a business selling select luxury items to just the U.S. affluent demographic? That seems like an easy answer, but
Is Plug Power Stock a Buy?
When a stock is stuck below $3/share for nearly five straight years, you might think it's never going to move any higher. But that's exactly what's happened to hydrogen fuel cell specialist Plug
Better Buy: Novartis vs. Teva Pharmaceutical
Novartis (NYSE: NVS) and Teva Pharmaceutical (NYSE: TEVA) are two very well-known names in the big pharma space. Shares for both companies have recovered well since their lows during the coronavirus
Why Investors Should Finally Consider Hasbro Stock
Investors have increasingly taken a second look at Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) in recent months. Due to popular brands such as Monopoly, Nerf, and Transformers, it has won the attention of millions of
Is SVB Financial Group the Best Bank Stock?
SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB), the holding company of Silicon Valley Bank, is a $71-billion-asset niche bank that caters to the start-up and tech sectors. The company has four main divisions: a
Investors Love Spotify's Continued Podcast Push
Following the podcast exclusivity deal inked last month with Joe Rogan, Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) is continuing its podcast push with more content deals and investors are extremely excited about it
This Is the Average Age Workers Started Saving for Retirement
Starting to save for retirement as early as possible will maximize the chances you have the money you need as a retiree. With the power of compound interest, you can save much less if you start
Kroger Crushes Expectations but Gets No Love
Investors had high expectations for Kroger (NYSE: KR) coming into its first-quarter earnings report Thursday morning, and the nation's largest traditional supermarket chain did not disappoint.
Why Tencent Buying iQiyi Could Be a Brilliant Move
According to news outlets citing two people familiar with the matter, online giant Tencent Holdings (OTC: TCEHY) is looking to become the largest shareholder in video-streaming rival iQiyi (NASDAQ:
Is Lululemon Stock Too Expensive?
Even though lululemon athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) stock declined about 4% after reporting fiscal first-quarter earnings, shares have recovered and continue to trade near 52-week highs amid a global
37% of Americans Are Sorely Misinformed About Unemployment and Taxes
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you're one of them, there's a good chance you're entitled to unemployment benefits that can help compensate for your
A Top-Quality Growth Stock to Buy in June
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has been a winner amid the novel coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the broader stock market so far in 2020, thanks mainly to an increase in demand for cybersecurity
Can This COVID-19 Hero Stock Maintain Its Momentum?
Medical device maker Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) specializes in non-invasive monitoring equipment, making it well-positioned to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. But while the stock surged through April and
In Shades of Enron, Chesapeake Energy Is Another Victim of the Sports Stadium Naming Curse
Companies pay big money to put their names in lights. One of the flashier ways they can do that is by securing naming rights for sports stadiums and arenas. Whenever fans attend a game or tune in on
3 Reasons to Invest More During the COVID-19 Crisis
The stock market has been on a bumpy ride in recent months, and now that the coronavirus has officially caused a recession, many Americans worry that the market hasn't yet hit bottom. But despite
Forget Oil. Buy Steel Stocks Instead
As recent owners of oil stocks know, investing in the energy sector can be risky. Profitability is tied to the commodity price, and it takes a large amount of capital to continue to generate cash


