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Starbucks Giving Free Coffee to First Responders, Medical Workers
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has had to rapidly evolve its response to the growing coronavirus pandemic. The chain has been paying workers in stores that have fully closed, offered sick leave to
UPS Flies in a New Direction, Partners With Wingcopter to Develop Delivery Drones
The drone delivery subsidiary of United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF), announced yesterday that it will work with Wingcopter, a German manufacturer of electric vertical
Will You Get a Coronavirus Stimulus Check?
People around the world are suffering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with hundreds of thousands of cases of COVID-19 and signs of further spreading. Many are also struggling
Occidental Petroleum Cuts Spending Even Deeper Due to Oil Price Pressures
Oil giant Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) today announced a further reduction in its 2020 capital spending program following the continued slide in crude oil prices. The company now expects to
Target's Sales Are Rising, but Not Its Bottom Line
Target (NYSE: TGT) gave an update to investors on March 25 that although sales have increased over the current quarter, it's been mostly low-margin items, including necessities such as food
5 of the Riskiest Dividends in the Oil Patch
Dividend investors had better beware as they look for top stocks in the oil industry. Some former dividend darlings have responded to the oil price collapse by mercilessly slashing their payouts
Buyer Beware: Zoom Video Is a Ridiculous Bubble
Even though the market has plunged to bear market territory at unprecedented speed over the past month, investors are still bidding certain stocks up to questionable valuation levels. These stocks
Square Follows in Twitter's Footsteps in Pulling Guidance
Just a day after Twitter pulled its first-quarter guidance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile payments processor Square (NYSE: SQ) has followed suit in updating its outlook in response to the
Popeyes Sharing Netflix Login Data During Pandemic
Capitalizing on consumers being forced to stay indoors with little to do except watch TV and eat during the coronavirus pandemic, Restaurant Brands International's (NYSE: QSR) Popeyes Louisiana
High-Profile Investor Bill Ackman Liquidates Coronavirus Hedges, Invests $2 Billion-Plus in Bargain Stocks
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has liquidated the sizeable coronavirus hedges his firm, Pershing Square, built at the beginning of March. Essentially, Ackman has called a temporary market bottom
Is IBM Stock a Buy?
IBM (NYSE: IBM) faces a critical time in its history. Even before the negative financial effects of COVID-19 became a concern, IBM faced a major transition with Arvind Krishna preparing to take the
Square Revises Guidance, Updates on Results
Joining an increasingly long list of companies that have made similar moves in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, Square (NYSE: SQ) announced that it is shaving its guidance for this quarter
Will a Strong Balance Sheet Protect Renewable Energy Group?
Renewable fuel markets and uncertainty often go hand in hand, but the economic fallout of the last month definitely adds a creative twist to the relationship.
The novel coronavirus pandemic and an
COVID-19 Pushes Cancer Conference Into a Virtual Format
A string of scientific breakthroughs in recent years has made oncology the most-watched corner of the biopharmaceutical industry, and many of those breakthroughs were first presented at the American
Nike's Digital Sales Are Leading the China Business Back to Growth
As expected, Nike's (NYSE: NKE) business in China suffered in the fiscal third quarter ending in February due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Nike reported worldwide revenue growth of 7% excluding
What Should I Do if the Stock Market Closes?
March 2020 will be remembered for ushering in a whole new world for investors. As of this writing:
With each passing day, the situation is changing dramatically. That has led to calls for various
Royal Caribbean Keeps Ships Docked Until May 12
Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) has decided to keep its cruise ships docked for roughly another month. The company voluntarily stopped any new sailings on March 13 with an original intention of resuming
How Risky Is Enphase Energy's Stock?
Earlier this year, solar energy technology company Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) was a favorite with momentum investors. After the company announced its 2019 fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 18
How to Further Your Career During the COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 has not only turned millions of Americans into remote workers; it's also forced countless people to effectively be homebound as restrictions are implemented nationwide and the call to
Apple Is Hoping to Reopen Its Stores Soon
Following temporarily closures within China, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has reopened all of its retail stores within the Middle Kingdom, as that country has made meaningful progress in containing the
3 Great Stocks Under $10 a Share
The market sell-off in the past few weeks has widened the pool of stocks trading below $10, so let's go swimming. Low-priced stocks often pack high-risk profiles, but there are some big gains to be
Six Flags: A Clear Loser in the Coronavirus Pandemic
Large crowds, long lines, and dirty surfaces -- an amusement park isn't the best place to be during a global pandemic. And coronavirus fears are a big part of the reason Six Flags Entertainment
Coronavirus Bailout: As Stock Buybacks Disappear, Will the Market Fall Further?
Lawmakers have worked hard to try to fight the healthcare and financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic, and one way in which they've sought to address the unprecedented situation is
Why Take-Two’s NFL Deal Won’t Impact EA’s “Madden” Franchise
Back in the day, there was a debate in the gaming world about who made the better NFL video game. Electronic Arts' (NASDAQ: EA) Madden franchise has been a fan favorite going back to the 1990s, but
The 3 Smartest Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
The IRS has extended the tax filing deadline until July 15, which means you have more time to file your return. If you're getting a refund, though, you may not want to wait, since you can use that


