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MGM Resorts Taps Into Pennsylvania Gambling With an Online Casino Launch
Gambling, resort, and entertainment company MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced in a press release yesterday it is opening its BetMGM online casino in Pennsylvania. The mobile app used
Why Zoom Stock Is Down
In this episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill chats with Motley Fool analyst Bill Barker about the latest headlines and earnings reports from Wall Street. They dig into the earnings report from Zoom
3 Hot Stocks to Buy in December
You can hardly set foot in a store these days without being bombarded by holiday music and the not-so-faint aroma of peppermint. The weather is cooling down but some stocks are only getting hotter
Why Shares in Freeport-McMoRan Soared 35% in November
Shares in copper miner Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) rose a whopping 34.9% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The move continues a remarkable 2020 for the
DocuSign Results Dispel Fears Around Billings
DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) has been among the group of companies that inadvertently benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic this year. The public health crisis accelerated adoption of its core electronic
"If You Don't Have an Estate Plan, Please, Just Get It Done."
In this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick is joined by Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp and analyst Emily Flippen. Robert talks about the importance of creating a
Why Shares in AerCap Surged 48% in November
Shares in aircraft leasing company AerCap (NYSE: AER) surged 48% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The move marks an improvement in end-market conditions in
DoorDash Boosts Expected Valuation Range Ahead of IPO
Food delivery giant DoorDash continues its march to a public debut after filing its initial S-1 Registration Statement with the SEC last month. The company updated its prospectus last week, boosting
Why Shares in RH Surged Again in November
Shares in high-end home furnishings company RH (NYSE: RH) surged 35.2% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The move completes yet another month of double-digit
Thinking of Claiming Social Security? Be Prepared for Less Than the $3,895 Maximum
In 2021, the maximum Social Security benefit is going up slightly, to $3,895. Retirees who receive this amount will have an annual income from Social Security of $46,740 per year. That's a generous
Costco's Sales Stayed Hot in (Most of) November
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has been one of the biggest pandemic retail winners. The warehouse club operator's sales have surged in 2020, even though it didn't invest in curbside pickup or other
3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You Better Than Coca-Cola Does
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has raised its dividend for 58 straight years, making it a Dividend King of the S&P 500, meaning it's maintained annual dividend hikes for over half a century. Those reliable
3 Reasons a Roth IRA Is Better Than a 401(k)
When it comes to saving for retirement, you have several choices as to where to park your cash. Two of the most popular choices are the 401(k) and the individual retirement account (IRA).
If you
4 Reasons Momo's High-Growth Days Are Over
Momo (NASDAQ: MOMO), the Chinese tech company that owns two of the country's top dating apps, was once considered a promising growth stock. But last year Momo's growth decelerated after Chinese
If I Could Buy Only 1 Stock, This Would Be It
The pandemic has proven the mettle of many businesses this year, including online retail giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). When brick-and-mortar stores were forced to close, the company excelled at
Why Hannon Armstrong Stock Soared 31% in November
Shares of Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (NYSE: HASI), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on renewable energy and other climate change solutions, surged 30.6% in
Why Moderna Stock Skyrocketed 126% in November
Shares of clinical-stage biotech Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) soared 126% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For context, the S&P 500 returned 11% last month.
In 2020
Why Lithium Americas Stock Jumped 17% in November
Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC) stock jumped 17.2% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For context, the S&P 500 returned 11% last month.
In 2020, shares of the
Is Pfizer a Great Dividend Stock?
There's a lot of excitement today surrounding Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and the COVID-19 vaccine that it's working on with BioNTech. The vaccine is more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19, and while
Can You Handle the Stock Market? Don't Invest a Penny Before Answering These 3 Questions
Your risk tolerance affects your asset allocation model, which is a major driver of your investment return. But what are the major factors that go into determining just how aggressive your
2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in December
This past year has been challenging for dividend investors. Hundreds of companies slashed or suspended their shareholder payouts due to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on their operations.
Here's My Top Value Stock to Buy Right Now
Value stocks are shares in companies that trade at low multiples relative to their earnings and growth potential. They are an excellent way for investors to minimize the risks associated with
Tech Stocks This Week: Snowflake, DocuSign, and Fastly Stocks Jump
December is kicking off with a bullish tone. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all wrapped the week at record highs. Even a worse-than-expected U.S. jobs report
This Is the Single Best Reason to Delay Claiming Social Security as Long as Possible
When you're making a decision about when to claim your Social Security benefits, there are a lot of factors to weigh. You can choose to start your benefits as soon as you become eligible at 62, and
3 Reasons to Use Credit Cards for Your Holiday Shopping
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