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Memory-chip maker Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is widely known as a cyclical stock. The company's revenue tends to ebb and flow in predictable multiyear patterns, dragging cash flows and stock

COVID-19 has been devastating the U.S. economy for nearly two months, and until social distancing measures can be relaxed, there's a good chance it will continue to do so. Small businesses have been

The automotive sector faces a lot of uncertainty in the next few years. It's far from certain whether a post-COVID-19 world will usher in a gradual recovery in the auto sector, or a protracted

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Xerox (NYSE: XRX)Q1 2020 Earnings CallApr 28, 2020, 8:00 a.m. ET

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Yamana Gold Inc (NYSE: AUY)Q1 2020 Earnings CallApr 30, 2020, 10:30 a.m. ET

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Do you feel dizzy?

I know I do.

U.S. stocks just made their fastest move from bull market to bear market territory in recorded history -- then they reversed course, rocketed back, and recovered half

Investors in Endo International (NASDAQ: ENDP) have seen the stock decimated by persistent declines in demand for prescription painkillers and nationwide opioid litigation. The company's spending on

Considering the economic situation at the moment created by the reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans consider themselves lucky that they still have jobs, while others are dipping into

Investors had been bracing for some rough operating metrics in McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) first-quarter report, which included the start of stay-at-home orders across its biggest markets. The fast-food

Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) has seen its stock advance more than 30% so far in 2020, exceeding the performance of its closest gold and silver streaming peers. However, that's not enough for

Many people look forward to the end of May. It's a sign that summer is near, and that weekend beach outings and barbecues will soon be upon us.

Not this year, though. While social distancing

Low oil prices are hurting oil production companies, many of which are spending more to pump oil than they are getting for it. They're also likely to hurt alternative fuel companies, which are less

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is scary. Undergoing treatment to fight the cancer can be just as frightening. Doing it in the midst of a global pandemic raises the stakes even further. Luckily, a

Stimulus checks sent out by the government as part of relief efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic are rolling out to millions of American households. And as those deposits drop into checking

Shares of Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) fell slightly on Thursday on the back of first-quarter results that showed deterioration in several of the company's key financials.

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Silicom Ltd (NASDAQ: SILC)Q1 2020 Earnings CallApr 30, 2020, 9:00 a.m. ET

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The stock market has been ugly in 2020, and the financial sector has taken some of the hardest hits of any part of the market. Poor fundamentals have combined with the unique challenges that the

Planning for retirement isn't particularly easy, and it can be even more challenging in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The average 401(k) balance dropped by around 19% during the first

Boeing (NYSE: BA) said late Thursday that it would not seek a government bailout after it was able to raise $25 billion by selling bonds earlier in the day.

The aerospace giant has been under

This week was an important one for technology investors, as Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) were all scheduled to report earnings. The

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) is best known for making people food, but in 2018, it expanded its target audience to include pets. Although it was a big move, it actually sticks close to the packaged

Clorox's (NYSE: CLX) business is benefiting from an intense focus on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. The company just announced earnings results for the fiscal third quarter, which included the

Earlier this year, I suggested the biggest threat to Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) wasn't a major competitor like Walmart but rather a gang of companies collectively taking action to combat the e-commerce

There is never a dull month when it comes to Disney (NYSE: DIS). The media giant's stock has been a wild child for investors this year. The shares have risen 37% since hitting a five-year low in

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has been on a tear recently, with shares up more than 80% year to date. The electric-car maker has impressed investors with an accelerated pace of execution. Tesla