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Why Shares of These Top Oil Companies Fell More Than 20% in March
Shares of integrated oil majors ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.A)(NYSE: RDS.B), and BP (NYSE: BP) lost more than 20% of their value in March, according to data provided by S&P
Why Match Group Stock Gained 2% in March
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) stock outperformed a weak market last month as shares rose slightly compared to a 12.5% decline in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market
Wayfair Suddenly Looks Like a Surprise Winner in the Coronavirus Economy. Is It a Buy?
Wayfair (NYSE: W) shares surged on Monday. The online home goods seller had been one of the biggest losers in the coronavirus sell-off, with the stock down more than 60% at one point. However, the
Why Visa Stock Lost 11% in March
Visa (NYSE: V) stock modestly outperformed a weak market last month by dropping 11% compared to a 12.5% decline in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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People Are Still Drinking Massive Quantities of Hard Seltzer During Coronavirus Pandemic
The incredible popularity of hard seltzer has not abated one bit during the coronavirus pandemic as data from Nielsen indicates sales of the flavored malt beverage continues to grow at triple-digit
Amazon's Delaying Prime Day, and It'll Cost It $100 Million
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is having a hard time keeping up with demand these days. It's hired 80,000 new workers in the last few weeks, with plans to hire 20,000 more. It's seeing increased demand for
This Top-Tier Utility Stock Is Considering an Acquisition Binge
NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has a long history of making acquisitions that move the needle for shareholders. In 2016, for example, the company bought several assets from fellow utility Southern
Lowe’s Will Close All Stores, Distribution Centers on Easter Sunday
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) employees are getting a hard-earned break. The home improvement retailer announced Tuesday that it will close all its stores and distribution centers on Sunday, April 12, in
3 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Retirement Savings
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the U.S. economy, with the Dow experiencing its worst first quarter in history by dropping more than 23%. You've likely watched your own retirement
2 Tech Companies That Could Benefit From This Accounting Change
The organizations that determine accounting standards -- the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the U.S. and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) abroad -- are weighing
Kroger Follows Walmart, Target in Limiting Amount of Customers in Stores
The retailers and grocery chains that have remained open amid the coronavirus pandemic have struggled with how to operate. Safe operation requires social distancing and taking sensible actions to
3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in April
Growth stocks can help you build tremendous wealth in the stock market. Even during the current coronavirus-driven bear market, there are companies that can help you double, triple, and even
401(k) Loan Limits Have Doubled -- but That's Not Necessarily a Good Thing
The COVID-19 crisis is wreaking financial havoc on millions of Americans, and so in late March, President Trump implemented the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act to provide
Why Shares of These 3 Pipeline Companies Plummeted More Than 70% in March
In March, units of midstream pipeline master limited partnerships DCP Midstream (NYSE: DCP) and Noble Midstream Partners (NYSE: NBLX) fell by 73.9% and 77.2%, respectively, while shares of
Does Canopy Growth Have a Game-Changer? Constellation Brands Thinks So.
Most of the biggest milestones in the Canadian cannabis industry have been the result of government action. But there's one notable exception -- Constellation Brands' (NYSE: STZ) huge investment in
3 Dividend-Paying Tech Stocks to Buy in April
Because of the measures being taken to fight against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 10 million Americans have applied for their initial unemployment benefits in the past two
Is iRobot Stock a Buy?
iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) is best known for consumer robots, such as the Roomba vacuum cleaner and the Braava floor mopper. It has sold over 30 million units since its founding, and its growing revenue
Gap Cancels Orders from Vendors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) is telling its vendors to stop sending the merchandise it previously ordered for the summer season unless it is for its e-commerce platform. The company is asking that its
5 Questions to Ask Before Investing in Cruise Line Stocks
It's awfully tempting to buy into the battered cruise line industry these days. Shares of Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK), Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE:
Kraft Heinz Raises Its Outlook on Strong Demand
The COVID-19 pandemic is harming parts of Kraft Heinz's (NASDAQ: KHC) business, but the overall impact on demand has been positive. The consumer foods giant said on Monday that sales growth has
2 Social-Distancing Stocks to Avoid
The novel coronavirus pandemic has taken a devastating toll on the United States, responsible for nearly 10,000 deaths so far. Economically, social distancing measures enacted by cities, states, and
Counterpoint: Apple Music Hits 68 Million Paid Subscribers
It's been nearly a year since Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) services chief Eddy Cue said Apple Music had reached 60 million subscribers. The company doesn't regularly disclose Apple Music subscriptions
Is Cronos Group Stock a Buy?
Cronos Group (NASDAQ: CRON) is one of the safer investments in the cannabis industry, largely thanks to the backing of big investor Altria Group (NYSE: MO). The tobacco giant's deep pockets can help
4 Warren Buffett Principles for Investing in the Coronavirus Crash
To say that the stock market has been turbulent lately would be a massive understatement. There have been several days where the stock market has triggered the "circuit breakers," which