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Typically, the first babies born in the new year get all the front-page newspaper stories, and that will probably still be true in 2021. But while the first babies of 2021 bask in the limelight

Lots of things stand out when you look back at 2020. It was the year of the pandemic. But it was also the year of streaming. Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the leader in streaming, but Roku (NASDAQ:

When it comes to stock market trading, few investors are more legendary than Warren Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha is one of the richest individuals alive and has amassed a net worth of nearly $90

Aphria (NASDAQ: APHA) and Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) made headlines in December when they announced they would be joining forces. Mega-mergers like this aren't common in the cannabis industry

Your goal as a taxpayer should be to pay the IRS as little money as possible. And thankfully, there are a host of tax breaks that allow you to achieve that goal -- legally, of course! Here are a few

With interest rates down around zero, finding income-producing investments is tougher than ever. The Federal Reserve's current monetary policy has been particularly tough on retirees who rely on

Whether you're buying day-to-day goods or investing in stocks, price will likely play an important role in your decision-making process. For stocks, the price you pay can ultimately dictate whether

In September, Citigroup (NYSE: C) tapped Jane Fraser as its new CEO, making her the first woman to ever lead a large Wall Street bank. When she formally succeeds retiring CEO Michael Corbat in

Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) has always been an investor favorite, even though it's struggled from time to time. After a 2019 in which the cannabis industry suffered some major setbacks, Canopy tried

If you're a lucky owner of Ocugen (NASDAQ: OCGN) shares that gained about 550% over the past week, congratulations. Now that the stock has produced some impressive gains, though, you're probably

Fintech, or financial technology, is one of the most exciting growth opportunities in the stock market. The global payments industry is estimated to be worth $185 trillion, and the majority of

When reviewing the companies with the fastest growth in 2020, it immediately becomes clear that the COVID-19 pandemic is behind most of the changes that have propelled sales for diagnostics and

Shares of telehealth leader Teladoc (NYSE: TDOC) are up 140% in 2020 with less than a day before 2021 begins. It was a big year for the company, as remote healthcare delivered via phone or video

Are you a cannabis investor looking for a quality stock to add to your portfolio? Then you probably know how challenging it can be to find a marijuana investment that's both profitable and trading

Dividend-paying stocks can make your financial life much better in a variety of ways. They can provide regular, dependable income year in and year out, no matter what the economy is doing. They can

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has been one of the financial sector's worst performers in 2020. The stock is still down by 45% from where it started the year, dramatically lagging behind the S&P 500 and

Genetics is a high tech, research-intensive business. Between the complexity of the science and the demands of the clinical trials and regulatory approval process, it's also quite risky -- but the

The cloud computing industry is hotter than ever. Despite initial pullback in IT spending at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, cloud computing spend is now expected to reach $257.5 billion in

There is no doubt about it -- taxes are by far the single largest expense that most Americans pay every year. Even President-elect Joe Biden isn't exempt from large tax bills, paying nearly $300,000

When investors talk about cannabis stocks, Canadian players Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) and Canopy Growth (NASDAQ: CGC) come to mind. But in 2020, U.S. cannabis companies not only proved their

The second round of economic stimulus checks will soon be in the hands of many Americans. Direct deposits could hit bank accounts beginning this week, and paper checks and debit cards will be mailed

Many people are eagerly anticipating the upcoming presidential inauguration, but the reality is that Joe Biden is set to take office at a very precarious time. Not only must he address the pandemic

What feels like the longest year in history is finally coming to a close. A year that saw the benchmark S&P 500 lose as much as 34% of its value during the first quarter might end with the

I trounced Warren Buffett this year. No, the Oracle of Omaha and I didn't get into a wrestling match or anything like that. However, my investment portfolio handily beat Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

Square (NYSE: SQ) has had as good a year as any in the financial sector. The digital payments company broke out in 2020, with its stock up 253% as we enter the last trading day of the year.

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