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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO (NYSE: NIO) unveiled its new ET7 luxury sedan at the 2021 "NIO Day" over the weekend, making it clear that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) will have more competition

Some surprises can be fun, like an unexpected birthday gift or a bonus from your work. But of course, there are nasty surprises, too, some of which that could end up costing you valuable dollars.

Arguably no single factor can impact a company's success or failure as much as its management. A visionary founder and CEO, for example, not only charts the course forward, but also helps navigate

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) appreciated a terrific 82.3% in 2020, with dividends included. Miraculously, even in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, Apple's financial results showed amazing resilience. As

We're just a week in and 2021 is already quite a different market than last year. Many oil and gas companies are up double digits as WTI crude oil rocketed past $50 a barrel. Tech stocks are

Workplace 401(k)s are a great way to invest for retirement if you have access to one. You can contribute automatically from your paychecks and may even be eligible for employer matching funds that

Since Cathie Wood created Ark Invest in 2014, the fund has averaged annual returns of 31%. The outperformance continued in 2020 with Ark beating 99% of funds and its ARK Innovation ETF becoming the

Today's workers face plenty of challenges when preparing for retirement. Costs are rising, and life expectancy is increasing, meaning you'll need to save more than ever. At the same time, though

In 2019, Fiat Chrysler's (NYSE: FCAU) Ram brand overtook General Motors' (NYSE: GM) Chevy Silverado as the No. 2 pickup model by sales in the U.S. (Both Ram and Chevy have historically trailed Ford

Buying a stock during its initial public offering (IPO) can be risky. Yet it can also make you rich.

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has generated staggering returns for its shareholders since its IPO in

If there was any doubt AT&T (NYSE: T) is moving forward with plans to offer an ad-supported version of HBO Max, they were wiped away earlier this week. Speaking at Citi Global TMT's virtual

When it comes to Medicare coverage, you have choices. You can opt for original Medicare, which gives you hospital coverage under Part A and outpatient coverage under Part B, and sign up for a Part D

Cheap isn't a description that you can apply to many stocks right now. The stock market is sizzling hot. Valuations are looking pretty frothy even for many bullish investors. 

That doesn't mean

2020 is over, but old problems are stubbornly hanging on in 2021. With a pandemic, extreme political unrest, an economy still trying to find its way in the wake of it all, and the stock market near

It would be a mistake to disregard a competitor like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The retail landscape is littered with former rivals that didn't give the e-commerce leader its due. Fortunately, Amazon

E-commerce was on fire in 2020 with many stocks in the industry increasing by triple-digit percentages. With effects from the pandemic ongoing and unlikely to disappear anytime soon, shopping on the

Warren Buffett once said to "be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful." But sometimes, a reasonable amount of fear can be a good thing.

The transition from oil and coal

Generation Xers: Are you feeling anxious about your retirement savings? You're not the only one. A 2020 study  from Bank of America concludes that only 23% of Generation X savers are confident about

Investors were optimistic heading into Constellation Brands' (NYSE: STZ) recent earnings report. The alcoholic-beverage giant's business had taken a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, but its popular

To say 2020 was a brutal year for the oil market is an understatement. It was one of the worst in history as demand fell off a cliff because of the COVID-19 outbreak, causing crude prices to

Millions of Americans look forward to the day they can claim their Social Security benefits and start enjoying retirement income from this entitlement program they've contributed to throughout their

2021 is set to be another huge year for initial public offerings (IPOs), and Stripe stands out as one of the hottest names that's likely to go public in the near future. The company's core business

On Friday, nearly every Wall Street analyst that covers Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRPT) lowered their rating on the biotech company. JPMorgan dealt Sarepta a rare double downgrade from

The stock market had a good 2020, with the S&P 500 up 16.3%. Cryptocurrency bitcoin, on the other hand, was up more than 300% for the year. In the last month alone, Bitcoin's price has more than

A new year offers everyone an opportunity to revisit their financial priorities and to document them in a written financial plan. In an effort to keep your own financial life simple and manageable