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Social Security plays a vital role in the financial security for tens of millions of Americans. However, we've known for years that Social Security faced a long-term challenge, as the large number

Shares of StoneCo (NASDAQ: STNE) climbed 21.2% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Brazilian payment processing stock saw significant recovery last month after

TC Energy (NYSE: TRP) is one of the few companies in the energy sector that's not feeling the pain of the current market downturn. It's immunity to the impacts of these challenging times were on

Last week, three of the top four U.S. airlines reported their first-quarter earnings results, giving investors a better look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this uniquely vulnerable

If you're in your 60s and concerned about the economic turmoil coronavirus is causing, you may be considering claiming Social Security retirement benefits.

This may seem like an attractive option if

Investors have been high on Wayfair (NYSE: W) following a positive COVID-19 business update in early April that revealed an acceleration in sales toward the end of March. The stock has rebounded

The banks may have been one of the main culprits of the Great Recession, but they are in far better shape and much better capitalized during the coronavirus pandemic.

That was Warren Buffett's main

Shares of Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) climbed 18.2% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The cloud-based enterprise software company's stock saw significant recovery in the

Even when the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, there are almost certainly going to be permanent lifestyle changes from it. People have been escaping social-distancing measures by heading outdoors and

Shares of Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) rose 26.1% during the month of April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The online travel agency had been extremely hard hit in March, as travel

The oil market has gone through some insane volatility this year. Prices nosedived from more than $60 a barrel to negative territory. Crude oil has since bounced back from that unbelievable low

The COVID-19 crisis has already forced millions of workers into unemployment, and countless more may also be on the chopping block. If you're worried about getting laid off, there are probably a

Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) jumped 49.2% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The electric vehicle stock bounced back in a big way last month after dipping roughly

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares have rocketed to all-time highs during the coronavirus pandemic.

The e-commerce giant, responsible for about half of online sales in the U.S., has been called upon by

The so-called "treasure hunt shopping experience" isn't for everyone, but some people love it. Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) bills itself as an "extreme value retailer of brand name

After the carnage in the mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) space over the past two months, is the worst over? For at least one mortgage REIT, the answer may be yes. 

AGNC Investment Corp

Retirement might be one of the most enjoyable periods in your life, and nearly three-quarters (72%) of workers are looking forward to this chapter, according to a report from the Transamerica Center

One of the most profound shifts in consumer behavior resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has involved e-commerce. With widespread stay-at-home orders in place, and people going to stores only when

There's something quite comforting about receiving a steadily growing stream of cash from your investments. Dividend stocks can be wonderful in this regard -- if you choose the right ones.

To help

Shares of the world's largest movie theater operator, AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), rocketed 55.7% higher in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. As one of the hardest-hit

Credit has to be given where its due. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) managed to grow some business lines during a first calendar quarter riddled with coronavirus-related headwinds. And the lines that

For years, marijuana stocks were virtually unstoppable. The prospect of $50 billion or more in annual worldwide sales by 2030 sent North American cannabis stock valuations into the stratosphere. But

Let me first acknowledge that I don't know for sure which marijuana stocks, if any, will actually double your money over the next five years. I don't know with absolute certainty which stocks

Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INO) is on a lot of investors' radar screens these days. That's not surprising since the small biotech ranks as one of the leaders in the race to develop a vaccine

There's been talk for years that Social Security is at risk of running out of money, and the most recent Trustees Report confirms that. Released in late April, the report states that come 2035