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The coronavirus pandemic has given the stock market a big blow in 2020, with major indexes such as the S&P 500 losing substantial value. The pullback has made stocks cheaper than before, opening an

First-quarter earnings season is now officially under way, and investors will get their first glimpse at how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting businesses. The big banks are among the first

Americans are not used to going to the store and seeing empty shelves in some sections. Most people shop for what they need that week knowing that if they forget something, it's easy enough to pop

If you're like many Americans, you're sheltering in place right now to help stop the spread of COVID-19. While staying indoors, it's an ideal time to try to reduce some of your costs, especially due

Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) is still struggling to adjust to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The beer giant said on Tuesday that it is slashing its dividend to preserve cash as

Last month, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) said it was hiring an additional 100,000 employees, because the coronavirus pandemic has created a surge in online demand as consumers order stuff from the

The tobacco industry continues to see tumultuous regulatory developments as the U.K.'s The Times reports British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) is under criminal investigation by the U.S. Justice

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting different industries in various ways. The impacts on some sectors like hospitality and travel are pretty straightforward -- utter devastation -- but the PC

Investors have become bargain-hunters in these coronavirus times, and with the market still well below its peak, there certainly are plenty of low-priced stocks for them to choose from. Indeed, a

Grubhub's (NYSE: GRUB) stock recently plunged after the food delivery company provided a business update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It warned that its business took a big hit in the second

The first batch of stimulus payments, part of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, will be deposited in Americans' bank accounts this week. Adults will receive $1,200, subject to income

Many of us are on Day 9 or Day 16 or Day 22 of being locked down in our homes waiting for the coronavirus pandemic to ease. We're working from home all or much of the time, and we're lonely -- or

Finding quality companies that aren't already on Wall Street's radar is challenging since investors tend to take notice of businesses doing extraordinary things. That said, under-the-radar

Millions of seniors today rely on Social Security to stay afloat in retirement, and chances are, once retired, you'll do the same. But the decisions you make could result in a lower monthly benefit

The coronavirus pandemic has hurt virtually every business in the United States, but amusement parks are especially vulnerable. Even if people wanted to go to a Six Flags (NYSE: SIX) park at a time

I went shopping last week, buying into three stocks that I've been considering for months. I initiated positions in Zoom Video (NASDAQ: ZM), Sleep Number (NASDAQ: SNBR), and Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY)

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to stay at home -- and significantly reducing economic activity -- many businesses are struggling to stay afloat, and will likely continue grappling with

If you are going to commit to holding a stock for a long time, then it's a good idea to invest in companies with a secure recurring revenue stream -- that's where dividend aristocrats Ecolab (NYSE:

As coronavirus has spread across the globe, it has left financial devastation in its wake. Besides those affected directly by the contagion, millions of jobs have been lost and businesses have been

Countries around the world have essentially shut down economically because of COVID-19, and a global recession is likely already underway. Companies across most sectors will feel the pinch. However

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven that financial disaster can strike anywhere and at any time. People with secure jobs just two months ago are now out of work indefinitely, and the full economic

As the COVID-19 pandemic rattles markets worldwide, investors should focus on high-quality stocks that are well-insulated from the macro headwinds, pay stable dividends, and trade at reasonable

There's no question the bear market has served up more than a few bargains for eager investors.

As of April 13, the S&P 500 was down 19% from its all-time high on February 2019. The sell-off sparked

The world looks very different now than it did just a few months ago. COVID-19 has spread across the globe, causing tragedy on a massive scale and triggering huge shifts in lifestyles and business

Technology powerhouse IBM (NYSE: IBM) has trailed the market for the better part of a decade now, even though the stock is holding up slightly better than the S&P 500 in 2020. The company reports