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Better Buy: Abbott Laboratories vs. DexCom
Medical device makers Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) and DexCom (NASDAQ: DXCM) are hoping small products can have a big effect for patients and investors alike; both companies have new, sleeker
Buy This Stock Before Another Market Dip
2020 has been a wild ride and it's not over yet. The stock market crashed 30% lower in March as the COVID-19 lockdowns of the spring took effect. Then, the S&P 500 market index rebounded with a
Could Inovio Pharmaceuticals Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
As the world watches the race for an effective and safe coronavirus vaccine, one company that was leading the charge early in the pandemic has experienced a series of setbacks that could be the
BJ's Wholesale Earnings: What to Watch
BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) has been a big beneficiary of the consumer behavior changes brought on by the pandemic. The warehouse retailer is capitalizing on soaring demand for one-stop shopping
Lawmakers Actually Agree These 3 Retirement Savings Changes Should Be Made
Judging by their retirement account balances, Americans need more help saving for retirement. And there's a chance they may actually get it soon from Washington, D.C.
That's because the Securing a
This Holiday Season, Food Banks Need Your Help
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a chilling effect on food banks. Donations are down and food costs are soaring, meaning charities have fewer items to distribute. Meanwhile, the need today is higher
How to Avoid Hurting Your Credit Score During the Holidays
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The Huge Technology News That Went Totally Under the Radar on Monday
Many "out-of-home" stocks surged on Monday, Nov. 16, as leading vaccine company Moderna (OTC: MRNA) disclosed its coronavirus vaccine proved 94.5% effective in clinical trials, and that it lasts
Forget New Relic, Datadog Is a Better Silo-Busting Growth Stock
Datadog's (NASDAQ: DDOG) stock recently dropped after the data visualization company posted its third-quarter earnings. Its revenue rose 61% year over year to $155 million, beating estimates by $10
Di-Worsification: Why Investors Should Avoid Over-Diversifying Their Portfolios
Diversifying your portfolio can certainly be a good thing, but there's such a thing as too much diversification. In this Fool Live video clip from Nov. 2, 2020, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel
3 Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefits by $1,605 per Month
In 2021, the average Social Security beneficiary is expected to receive $1,543 per month, or just over $18,500 per year. For retirees who are expecting to depend on their monthly checks to make ends
Why Disney Could Be the Biggest Vaccine Winner
News that Pfizer and BioNTech had discovered a coronavirus vaccine that was more than 90% effective sent shockwaves through the market last week. News over the weekend that Moderna also had a highly
This Mall Megabuyout Deal Is Back on Track -- at a Lower Price
For the past five months, Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) and Taubman Centers (NYSE: TCO) have been embroiled in litigation, after Simon attempted to terminate its planned takeover of Taubman in
Canada's Weed Sales Just Hit a New High -- Here's Why That Hasn't Helped Pot Stocks
Earlier this month, cannabis enthusiasts celebrated a green sweep in the United States. Five states placed marijuana legalization initiatives or amendments on their ballots, and every single
Stocks Are Soaring. Here's What to Do as an Investor.
We've spent much of 2020 talking about how to cope with or prepare for a stock market crash. In fact, many investors anticipated that stocks would take a major turn for the worse following the
Where Will Skyworks Solutions Be in 5 Years?
Our experts issued a rare "Double Down" Buy alert on this one stock... Learn more.
Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) has been at the forefront of the smartphone boom over the last decade-plus
Disney Will Try More Releases Like "Mulan"
Media powerhouse Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has been forced to try out some new ideas in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic closed down movie theaters for several months and Disney kicked a lot of planned
This One Simple Trick Increased 401(k) Savings by 10%
Increasing the amount you save for retirement can feel really difficult. But researchers may have found a trick that significantly increases the chances you'll invest more -- and sometimes a lot
3 Reasons Why GrowGeneration Is a Great Buy
Marijuana sales in the U.S. have soared in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thirty-three states and Washington, D.C., have legalized medical marijuana, while 11 states and D.C. have legalized
Got $10,000? Here Are 3 Game-Changing Stocks to Buy
After what's felt like a decade rolled into one year, it's hard to believe that at last we're in the final stretch of 2020. If you're looking to finish out the year strong with some winning stock
Boston Beer is Brewing Big Results, But It's Not Just From Beer
Shares of Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM) have surged 140% in 2020. The craft beer giant has grown sales 26%, and earnings per share a strong 53% during the coronavirus pandemic.
It isn't unusual for beer
Tesla Stock: Time to Buy on S&P 500 Inclusion News?
With news breaking that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) will be included on the S&P 500 index, shares of the electric-car maker surged in after-hours trading on Monday, rising more than 14% at one point.
Many
My Holiday Travel Plans Are Canceled. Here's What I'm Doing With That Money Instead
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Aircraft Leasing Stocks Have a Bright Post-Pandemic Future: Here's Why
Airlines have been one of the sectors most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and with travel demand expected to take years to return to prepandemic levels, there isn't much reason to get excited
The Smartest People on Wall Street Are Buying These 3 Stocks -- Should You Follow?
It's 13F season, that time when top hedge funds disclose their buys from the previous quarter. In this case, hedge funds are now reporting their buys and sells from the third quarter, which spanned


