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Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) are two of the top names in online search. Baidu is the top search engine in China, while Alphabet's Google dominates most other

Investors have been happy with the performance from Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR) this year as the chain takes full advantage of rising global demand for fast food. The owner of the

Oil prices have been all over the map this year. Overall, crude is up about 20% as it has started recovering from a deep plunge at the end of 2018, though it's well off its highs. This volatility

Old Navy wants to serve all customers regardless of size. As the retail chain prepares to be spun off from parent company Gap (NYSE: GPS), it has added its online Plus collection to 75 stores

The market has not been kind to Slack (NYSE: WORK) this year; its stock is down more than 45% from its high in June. With 20% of the available shares short, the company has its fair share of

For the past couple of years, the marijuana industry and cannabis stocks, in general, have been on fire. Even though that fire has cooled off significantly in recent months, there remains high hopes

Slumping oil prices over the past year are negatively impacting most oil producers. Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO), however, is not in that category, which was quite clear in its third-quarter results.

Google has agreed to acquire Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) for $2.1 billion in cash. The move will give the Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary a foothold in the wearables market, an area it's

It's difficult to argue that Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) isn't a smashing success story. It's never been a wildly profitable company boasting wide margins. But, it makes up for thin margins with sheer

In the world of dating, being ghosted means having someone abruptly end all contact and the relationship without any explanation. But unfortunately, someone dropping off the face of the planet

Millions of Americans are just waiting to turn 62 so they can begin claiming Social Security benefits. Receiving monthly checks might make you feel wealthy, but starting benefits as soon as you're

Shares of home improvement product manufacturer Masco (NYSE: MAS) were up 11% in October, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The share price rose steadily throughout the

While malls can replace traffic by filling empty stores with food halls or entertainment options, that's not going to help struggling clothing retailers, including Macy's (NYSE: M) and J.C. Penney

Long-term Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) investors are no strangers to high peaks and deep valleys. Since the better-burger chain came public in early 2015, it's been a roller-coaster ride as the stock

It wasn't too long ago that the stock market was enamored by companies losing vast sums of money in the pursuit of growth. Profits didn't matter. Having a realistic path to eventually turning a

High-yield dividend stocks can be alluring, especially as the payout approaches 10%. That's because the stock wouldn't have to move much for investors to generate a lucrative total return. However

Shares of HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) jumped 10.9% in October, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, boosted by the hospital operator's solid third-quarter results.

It's no secret that cannabis is considered one of the hottest investment trends of this generation on Wall Street. Although selling a processed plant isn't exactly what you might call innovative

Taxes are, unfortunately, an unavoidable part of life.

Even in retirement you'll likely owe your fair share of taxes. If your retirement savings are stashed in a 401(k) or traditional IRA, you'll

Memory giant Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) was down 13.4% in October, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, as the stock fell following the earnings report for its first fiscal

Fall brings pumpkin spice lattes, cooler temperatures, football -- and open enrollment for health insurance. While temperatures drop, scrutiny of health insurance plans rises, and it's a good time

Saving for college is no easy prospect, especially when tuition keeps rising. But if you're going to make the effort, you might as well save efficiently, and a 529 plan can help you do just that

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According to the Social Security Administration, more than three out of every five retired workers rely on their monthly payout to account for at least half of their income. That, arguably, makes

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