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Over the past 11 months, investors have navigated through one of the most volatile periods in history for the stock market. The broad-based S&P 500 lost more than a third of its value in about a

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) generated revenue of roughly $60 million in 2019. The company will post total revenue measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars for 2020. But the big bucks begin rolling

Tomorrow, Jan. 20, change comes to Washington. Following the vote of the American people in early November, Democrat Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.

Last

The stock market soared in 2020, defying all expectations after a truly amazing rebound from the coronavirus bear market in February and March. The rebound was brought about by the speed with which

Streaming-video titan Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) rolled the end credits for its domestic free-trials program in October. Two weeks later, the company said that its monthly fees would rise for U.S

It's hard to find value on Wall Street right now, with indexes near all-time highs. But compared to the froth in a lot of sectors, airlines stocks look cheap.

There's good reason why these stocks

If you're currently retired or nearing that time in your life, you likely already know your portfolio should be at least a little less aggressive, and a little more reliable -- particularly when it

In this day and age, how many publicly traded companies boast about their prowess in phone sales? Smart-mattress retailer Sleep Number (NASDAQ: SNBR), for one, is quite proud of its ability to sell

Last weekend, I noted that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) had gotten a dubious upgrade from analysts at RBC Capital Markets. The brokerage simultaneously lifted its price target for Tesla stock and predicted

To quote William Shakespeare, "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." But when it comes to dividends, there are no shortcuts: The only way to

A quote often attributed to Mark Twain is, "The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why." But in the modern era, the day you start saving for

For those looking for the very best growth stocks, start with a company's industry. After all, it's much, much easier to grow if you are in an industry that itself grows a lot, rather than a

As a general rule, the more of your hard-earned income that you keep, the easier it is to save, invest, and build wealth. Tax minimization strategies are typically a great way to enable you to that

Many stocks generated explosive gains in 2020, even as businesses closed down and unemployment rates climbed throughout the pandemic. Tech stocks in particular attracted lots of bulls, as they were

I took a look at three stocks to avoid last week, predicting that Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK),Tesla Motors, and Delta Airlines were going to have a challenging week. I missed.

The three stocks

There's no need to spend another second muddled about all the forms you'll need to file your tax return. Here's a quick resource to help you get acquainted with forms you may receive before and

All of a sudden, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has yet another controversy fire to put out.

Already the subject of an antitrust investigation, facing scrutiny for banning President Donald Trump, and

Social Security plays a major role in the retirement finances of tens of millions of Americans. Roughly 90% of people 65 and over are already collecting benefits through the program, and for 50% of

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) stock has had a phenomenal run over the last 12 months. The shares have gained 412% over that period, as demand for the company's exercise bikes and digital subscriptions

With investing, few things are as rewarding as doubling your money. It doesn't matter how long I've been an investor, but when a stock crosses that 100% threshold, I still feel like celebrating. I'm

One of the biggest fears you may have about investing is making a mistake. What happens if you buy the wrong stock or enter the market just before a correction? These fears may be so great that they

Shares of General Motors (NYSE: GM) plummeted in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, reaching an all-time low of $14.33 in mid-March. Clearly, investors feared that the pandemic would

Shares of Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM) have struggled over the past five years. The stock trades at about $21 per share as of this writing, and investors are still underwater from highs

Defining a great dividend company clearly involves some subjective criteria. For me, it has to meet two basic standards. A company has to show that it can continue paying dividends in different

It's no secret that Social Security is a major income source for many retirees today, but some older Americans are relying too heavily on those benefits. In fact, 48% of households aged 55 and over