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Elections are like stocks: Even when something seems like a sure thing, the end results can sometimes surprise you. And the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 is anything but a sure thing

Volatility spells opportunity for nimble investors. There are already some pretty great stocks trading well below their recent highs, and any chance to pick up quality companies at lower prices

By now you've heard the news: Elon Musk is opening up Starlink satellite internet service to "beta" customers.

In an email that apparently went out Monday, SpaceX promised beta users of its Starlink

Investing in marijuana stocks can be a harrowing experience. Stocks such as Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) have performed dismally, but others such as Curaleaf Holdings (OTC: CURLF) have soared. What's

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have delivered market-beating gains for investors. Activision Blizzard is currently enjoying strong momentum in its Call of Duty

Renewable energy stocks have had a resurgence in the last few months as the prospect of a more friendly presidential administration has enticed investors. But no matter who wins the White House

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is a pharmaceutical company that has utilized its portfolio of medicines for cystic fibrosis (CF) to grow consistently, expanding its trailing revenues by more

The presidential election is less than a week away, and the future of the country hangs in the balance.

The policy differences between the two candidates, President Trump and former Vice President

Despite all the media attention devoted to the impact of presidential candidates on the stock market, history shows there is little impact. A 2004 study by the Federal Reserve found no significant

Planning for retirement isn't something you can do in a few years' time -- it's something you should do your entire life. That idea, however, may seem daunting, so rather than get overwhelmed

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is often informally referred to as the "Trump tax cuts," included many provisions, such as doubling the standard deduction, eliminating several itemized deductions

As the presidential election approaches, many investors are wondering how the outcome will impact the companies in their portfolio. That's why right now is a good time to choose a stock or two that

November is a potentially big month for the U.S. marijuana industry. With Election Day just two days away, we could see up to five states waving the green flag on adult-use cannabis or medical

The presidential election is the biggest topic in the news right now, aside from COVID-19. It can be easy to get hung up on the noise. While federal policy, party majority, and the person in the

The U.S. presidential election is fast approaching, and depending on the results of the race, stocks could immediately enjoy a boost or quickly start to dive. But beyond the typical immediate

This hasn't been the biggest year for mergers and acquisitions in the biopharmaceutical space, but an inability to meet with colleagues in real life hasn't stopped Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD)

Picture this: You're taking a long vacation. You have some money saved up, but you're not really sure how you'll pass the time or how much you'll spend, or even how long you'll be there. You're just

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) reported its third-quarter results after the market closed on Thursday. Based on the stock's subsequent movement, you'd probably think the company announced a

Anticipation is building for the first coronavirus vaccines to become available to Americans. Four drugmakers are currently conducting late-stage clinical studies for experimental COVID-19 vaccines

It may seem hard to find growth stocks at reasonable prices in today's market. The broader stock indexes are close to where they started the year, but investors have been putting their money in some

For better or worse, Social Security is our nation's most important social program. Of the nearly 65 million people receiving benefits each month, more than 70% are senior citizens. Most of these

If you weren't sure you had the fortitude to be a long-term investor, 2020 has answered that question. The benchmark S&P 500 lost more than a third of its value in roughly one month, then recouped

Dunkin Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN) will take its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins ice cream chains private after agreeing to be acquired by Inspire Brands in an $11.3 billion deal.

The owner of Arby's

It's getting tough to find attractive dividends these days. Hundreds of companies slashed or suspended their payouts to preserve cash as COVID-19 nearly ground the global economy to a halt earlier

The upcoming election could bring about many policy changes that would impact business and investing, including ramifications for 5G mobile networks. The nascent technology is still in the early