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There was a lot of uncertainty going into IPG Photonics' (NASDAQ: IPGP) fourth-quarter earnings report.

Over the past several quarters, the company has been hit hard by a one-two punch economic

The big day investors had been eagerly waiting for has come and gone. On Thursday, Feb. 13, before the opening bell, the most popular pot stock in the world, Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB), lifted the

There's a reason so many professionals make a living helping other people with their taxes. Though filing a return, in theory, isn't difficult, in practice, there's plenty of room for error. And if

Most financial experts recommend saving up an emergency fund large enough to cover several months of living expenses. Sacrificing to save this money can be hard work, though. And until you're faced

It's a great time to be a long-term investor. Right now, the U.S. economy is in its longest economic expansion in recorded history, and the stock market is riding a nearly 11-year bull-market run

Many workers look forward to collecting Social Security in retirement, and understandably so. After years of paying Social Security taxes on your income, you deserve to finally get something out of

In this episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill and Bill Mann give us some insights on how the coronavirus is weighing down companies. Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) stock, for one, fell despite strong

In this episode of MarketFoolery, Mac Greer, Emily Flippen, and Jim Mueller talk about Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT), and the latest foldable smartphone from

Paramount Pictures has a hit on its hands after fixing some early customer complaints. Video game adaptation Sonic the Hedgehog is racing toward a $57 million opening weekend, according to website

Many retirees rely on Social Security in their later years. Since these benefits are designed to replace only about 40% of pre-retirement income, the amount you receive isn't always high. You can

DCP Midstream (NYSE: DCP) recently reported its full-year results for 2019 as well as its outlook for 2020. At first glance, those numbers seem to suggest the master limited parnership's

Panasonic is a household name that's been around for a long time. I remember the bright blue "Take n' Tape" Panasonic recorder I had as a kid -- the kind with the rounded handle. I enjoyed many

Managing your money isn't easy, and one of the most challenging parts is noticing blind spots before they become problematic. Nobody has all the answers when it comes to finance, but sometimes even

China may not seem like a hotbed for growth, with the economy slowing in the world's most populous nation, but NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) still found a way to notch another 52-week high on Friday. The

TC Energy (NYSE: TRP) wrapped up another great year this week when it reported its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2019. The company posted excellent numbers overall while also achieving

Lots of technology companies are reporting earnings this month. But even though my own portfolio is almost exclusively tech-focused, there's one earnings date I have circled: Thursday, Feb. 27

Most people who file a tax return wind up with a refund from the IRS. That refund can be modest, or it can be sizable. But what if you land in the opposite boat and wind up owing the IRS money? It

Almost a couple of months into 2020 and its time to take stock of trends in the robotics and automation industry. Is it time to buy into the sector and which stocks are set to outperform in the near

Friday proved to be initially euphoric but ultimately a dud for Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) investors. Shares opened 7% higher after the streaming-video pioneer posted blowout fourth-quarter results the

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) must have missed the invitation to the party the stock market threw last year. Both stocks trailed the S&P 500 index's performance in 2019 by a

It's only February and 2020 is already shaping up to be a banner year for Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN).

The tech giant's stock is up 15% year-to-date, well ahead of the 4.5% gains that the S&P 500 has

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more money will solve your financial challenges. However, new research shows that even the highest earners are living paycheck to paycheck.

Nearly a

Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) has transformed itself into a cash flow-generating machine over the past few years. That was evident in the company's recent earnings report for the fourth quarter and full

Kraft Heinz's (NASDAQ: KHC) stock plummeted more than 60% over the past two years as it struggled with decelerating revenue growth, contracting margins, big writedowns for its top brands, a dividend

As most know, the stock of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been on a rocket ship move upward over the past six months, boosted by much-better-than-expected profitability metrics posted in the company's