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Millions of Americans have lost their jobs in the wake of COVID-19. Thankfully, there's relief to be had in the form of a $1,200 stimulus payment that, if you qualify, is either coming your way or

Investors might have wondered why stock markets have performed relatively well in recent weeks despite the release of increasingly gloomy economic data. In my opinion, it's part wishful thinking on

TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG) over the years has been one of the better under-the-radar stocks in the S&P 500, generating a return of more than 1,000% in the last decade making and selling aerospace

Many pot stocks are currently trading at the lowest prices they've ever seen. And while some may be destined for even more losses, others could be solid choices for investors willing to take on some

While Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) reported weak fourth-quarter results last week, there was a silver lining in the morass of deteriorating numbers. CEO Mark Tritton reported that in the current

Last week, Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) announced that it was expanding beyond its core ridesharing service in order to help deliver essential items amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That came after years of

As a nation, we're getting older -- and for many of us, weight gain comes with age. These trends can help explain the impressive growth of ResMed (NYSE: RMD), a manufacturer of continuous positive

Carnival Cruise Line (NYSE: CCL) has been hit as hard as any company by the coronavirus. Its operations have shut down entirely -- as has the entire cruise industry -- and its Princess brand has

Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) released its first-quarter financial results after the market closed on Thursday. The company reported total revenue of $1.1 million, a 13% increase compared with

Last weekend, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) introduced a new section on its Fire TV and Fire Tablet platforms. The feature, called #AtHome, focuses on free ad-supported content, which has seen a massive

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues causing massive economic disruption, and job losses climb, you may be thinking about retirement if you're older and you've lost your job. 

If you don't have

It would be a mammoth understatement to say that the past two months have been challenging for airline stocks. America's two largest airlines by market capitalization, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV)

Stimulus checks provided to Americans under the CARES Act have started being directly deposited into bank accounts across the country. For those waiting for funds, the IRS has created a website

In light of the COVID-19 global pandemic, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) is withdrawing its financial guidance, cutting its workforce, and shifting its business model in a desperate pivot toward

The coronavirus crisis has led to record filings of initial unemployment claims and an unprecedented shutdown of businesses across the country. In response, Congress passed the CARES Act, which

Oil prices grabbed headlines this week as front-month oil futures contracts (i.e., those expiring next) for two key pricing benchmarks crashed and burned on Monday. The May futures contract for West

Some like to joke about how a Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) location exists on every corner.  Although one could probably label that assertion as hyperbole, it speaks to the level of saturation the

British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) is about two years behind Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) in getting government approval for its heat-not-burn glo brand of electronic cigarette. But BAT

Last week, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) finally announced its mid-range second-generation iPhone SE, leaning on the familiar playbook of putting high-end specs in a recycled chassis. At $399, the device is

The biotechnology industry's chock-full of stocks that could quickly skyrocket overnight and make you filthy rich in the process. All three of these clinical-stage biotechs are relatively small at

A small stock price doesn't always mean a small company. There are several factors that go into determining a company's value, including its market capitalization -- the price of each share of the

The U.S. economy is likely headed toward a recession that would have seemed impossible just two months ago. No one can be sure how long it will last or how quickly it can be recovered from, but

The past several years for the technology market have overwhelmingly been about cloud computing, with a generous helping of artificial intelligence on the side. Both industries will remain big tech

Looking for stocks to buy today? It's not an easy task. While many high-quality companies set to survive the coronavirus or even thrive in the stay-at-home economy have bounced back in a big way

These are uncertain times right now, and many Americans may be feeling vulnerable in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of people are out of work, and it can be stressful not knowing