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3 Value Stocks That'll Make You Richer in the Second Half of 2021 (and Beyond)
For more than a decade, Wall Street and investors have focused their attention on growth stocks. That's because historically low lending rates and ongoing quantitative easing measures from the
3 Social Security Secrets for Even Bigger Checks
Ideally, Social Security won't be your only income source in retirement, but rather one of several. Still, it pays to get as much money as you can out of the program, especially since it's supposed
Why Resolute Forest Products Stock Lost 27% in June
Shares of Resolute Forest Products (NYSE: RFP) were falling back last month as the price of lumber declined sharply, leading to a pullback in prices for its paper and wood products. According to
Why Axon's Shares Jumped 25.8% in June
Shares of law enforcement-products company Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) jumped 25.8% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as the company continued to make progress on growth
Why Cricut Stock Was Up 26% in June
Shares of Cricut (NASDAQ: CRCT) were up 26.1% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The company only had its initial public offering (IPO) in March, and IPOs are
Here's Why PubMatic Stock Was Up 32% in June
Shares of advertising-technology company PubMatic (NASDAQ: PUBM) were up 32.1% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. A significant portion of these monthly gains
Why Renewable Energy Stocks Popped in June
Shares of renewable energy stocks rose sharply in June, recovering from a rough few months of 2021. SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) jumped 24.9%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence
Why Churchill Capital IV Stock Soared 46% in June
The stock of special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Churchill Capital Corp. IV (NYSE: CCIV) has had a wild 2021. Investor excitement over rumors of plans to merge with luxury electric vehicle
Why Virgin Galactic Stock Rocketed Almost 50% in June
Interest in the space tourism industry soared in June. Investors took notice early in the month when Jeff Bezos, founder of the privately held Blue Origin space company, announced he would join his
Here's Why Riot Blockchain Stock Was Up 39% in June
Shares of cryptocurrency mining company Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ: RIOT) were up 38.8% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. It's important to note that the company
Here's Why Lemonade Stock Was Up 21% in June
Shares of insurance-tech company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) were up 20.9% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. It's important to note that the stock is still down about
Is Walmart Doing Enough to Hold Off Amazon?
For decades Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been investing heavily into its expansion from a small book retailer when it started to the global everything store it is today. Several big retailers no longer
3 Stocks to Avoid This Week
In last week's article on three stocks to avoid, I predicted that Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH), Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA), and Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTC: OBTC) would have a rough
4 Reasons You Shouldn't Count on Social Security and 1 You Should
Social Security provides the foundation of many Americans' retirement plans. Unfortunately, that foundation isn't as strong as you would hope for a program that so many people rely on. According to
AMC's New Trick Is Brilliant, Too
Remember when some party poopers were laughing at AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) for offering free popcorn to "shareholders" signing up for its Investor Connect Program? They failed to see
How Risky Is Coinbase's 4% Interest Rate On USD Coin?
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), America's leading cryptocurrency custodian and exchange, announced a new program that pays a 4% annual percentage yield (APY) on the stablecoin USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC). USDC
3 Reasons to Buy McCormick After Its Q2 Earnings Report
It's about time McCormick (NYSE: MKC) shares start participating in the broader stock market rally. The spices, flavorings, and condiments seller recently announced another quarter of strong sales
Consumers Are Gambling Again: Is It Time to Consider Wynn Stock?
Wynn (NASDAQ: WYNN) was walloped during the pandemic. Its casinos had to close their doors to players and guests alike and are only slowly starting to recover. That slow pace of recovery might
Warren Buffett Owns These Dividend-Paying Growth Stocks -- Should You?
Generally speaking, growing companies tend to avoid dividends, opting instead to funnel any excess cash back into the business. However, that doesn't mean it's impossible to find dividend-paying
Is a Single Vanguard Fund Enough to Invest for Retirement?
Vanguard has made its name by offering low-cost index funds that require little to no ongoing management on the part of the investor. This has helped the investing behemoth accumulate over $7.2
3 Stocks to Buy If New Lockdown Orders Are Issued
Americans were just beginning to feel they could put the pandemic behind them. Most states had fully reopened for business, and the vaccine rollout allowed them to reduce their mandates on wearing a
Why Skillz Is Poised for Growth
Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), a leading mobile game platform, is on a rapid growth trajectory. The company offers gamers a chance to compete with each other while the winner receives the prize money. Of
Why Moderna Shares Surged 27% in June
Shares of Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) rose 27% in June, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Known for its highly effective COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, Moderna rose in tandem with the spread
Is It Time to Buy 5 of the S&P 500's Worst-Performing June Stocks?
Good stocks are better buys when they've been beaten down, but not all beaten-down stocks are good buys.
That's the conundrum investors are facing with several constituents of the S&P 500 index
Instagram's Top Priority for the Rest of 2021
Instagram CEO Adam Moserri recently released a video outlining the company's second half priorities for 2021. While he outlined four areas of focus for the Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) company -- creators