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Just before we closed out 2020, President Trump signed a $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. Along with some funds for small businesses and the unemployed, the bill also included a second round of

Shares of ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) plunged 40.9% in 2020, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. While a roughly 20% decline in oil prices played a role in Exxon's slump, it

Investors kicked off 2021 by selling off many high-flying tech stocks, including Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). The Mac maker was able to successfully navigate many operational challenges related to the

Shares of Lordstown Motors (NASDAQ: RIDE) fell 18.5% in December, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The electric vehicle manufacturer's stock has been volatile since the

Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) is in talks to buy Quibi's content catalog, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Quibi -- a mobile-focused premium video streaming service -- launched in April but

The last year marked the end of a period in which Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) underperformed the S&P 500 over the past one-, three-, five-, and 10-year periods.

Shares of Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) rose a dramatic 102% in 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That easily trounced the roughly 16% gain in the S&P 500 Index, using the SPDR

After a disappointing third-quarter earnings report from Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND), investors are questioning whether the growth story is already over. Shares of the plant-based meat alternative

Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) rose 32.2% in December, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

It's been a wild end of the year for Cleveland-Cliffs, which saw a 29%

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) seems to find ways to succeed regardless of the selling environment. The world's second-biggest retailer strengthened its connection with members around the world in 2020 as

Shares of rare-earth metal miner MP Materials (NYSE: MP) rose a dramatic 35% in December according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. But that ending number wasn't the full story, given

Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) is known for its sustained success in the video game industry. With timeless characters like Donkey Kong, Mario, and Zelda, the company has been able to ride the boom-and-bust

Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) was once hailed as the "next Nike (NYSE: NKE)". But over the past five years, Under Armour's stock tumbled about 60% as Nike's stock more than doubled.

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President Trump has signed the $900 billion fiscal stimulus package that includes $600 checks for individual taxpayers earning up to $75,000 (along with extra money for dependent children). Some

There's been a lot of recent investor enthusiasm for electric vehicle (EV) names that still have operations and products on the drawing board. Other EV companies are bringing in revenue, but

Shares of MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) soared 174.5% in 2020, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Shares of the Latin American e-commerce company have been steadily climbing

Cryptocurrencies are booming as we turn the calendar over into 2021. Three of the four largest cryptocurrency tokens posted massive gains last year, driving the industry's total market value to $860

Governments around the world want to make sure their citizens can be immunized against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 as quickly as possible. Several governments have signed major supply deals

The pandemic has been good to home improvement companies and their stocks. Lowe's gained 34% in 2020, while rival Home Depot was up 22%. Williams-Sonoma ended the year 39% higher, and even

The share price of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is up a modest 7% over the past year, but 2021 looks like it might be an even better year for the pharmaceutical giant. You can say the same for

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) had a transformative year in 2020. In addition to the huge demand shifts that it endured along with peers like Boston Beer, volatility came from brand divestments

Filing your taxes can be a hassle, but it doesn't have to be if you go into the process prepared. With tax day fast approaching, now's the time to get started.

The four-step checklist below will

This year the stock market has been on nothing short of a roller coaster ride. The S&P 500 has seen dramatic lows and dizzying highs. On March 23, the index recorded its fastest-ever 30% drop in

It may be hard to believe that you're turning 70, but if that's the age you'll be reaching this year, it's something to celebrate. That said, turning 70 means you'll have some financial matters to

General Electric (NYSE: GE) investors had a wild ride in 2020, but what might 2021 hold in store? It's not hard to see that GE's primary aim will be to improve industrial earnings and free cash flow