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iRobot Earnings: What to Watch
Investors have high expectations for iRobot's (NASDAQ: IRBT) upcoming earnings release. While shares touched 30% year-to-date declines in March, they've soared since then after the company announced
Alaska Air Is Poised to Lead the Airline Recovery
There's no doubt that 2020 has been an awful year for airlines and their shareholders. But a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic often has a way of separating the long-term winners from the losers
Better Buy: Disney vs. Amazon
The stock market has been a wild ride this year, with some stocks tanking because of the pandemic-induced recession, while others have skyrocketed because of their opportunities to tap into
How Should Retirees Invest With the Fed Keeping Rates Low?
The Federal Reserve has moved aggressively to establish low interest rates in response to the COVID-19 economic shock, and the public comments from the central bank demonstrate its willingness to
Are Baidu and iQiyi's Short-Seller Headaches Finally Over?
Back in April, Chinese video streaming company iQiyi (NASDAQ: IQ) was hit by allegations of fraud. Wolfpack Research and short-seller Muddy Waters, which spotted Luckin Coffee's fraudulent
Is Huya Stock a Buy Now?
Huya (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game-centric, live-streaming platform in China backed by Tencent Holdings (OTC: TCEHY), saw its share price almost double from its March low on the back of the strong
Report: Uber Exploring "Strategic Alternatives" for Elevate Unit
Uber (NYSE: UBER) is looking to get out of the aerial taxi and delivery business. A report published in Axios Friday, citing "multiple sources," said the ride sharing giant is "seeking strategic
Want 24% More in Social Security Benefits? Here's How to Get It
Social Security is an important source of retirement income, and an ideal one since your benefits won't end as long as you live, and you get periodic raises to help protect against the impact of
Google's Fitbit Acquisition Might Not Close This Year
Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary Google have been hoping to close the $2.1 billion acquisition of the wearable gadget maker this year, but that might not
Is the Election a Bigger Risk Than COVID-19 for RH Stock?
In what has been a chaotic year, no issues seemed to garner more of our attention than the coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming election. These two important events have huge implications for stock
Is Cerence Stock Headed to $82?
It might seem odd that connected car specialist Cerence (NASDAQ: CRNC) has seen its shares jump by more than 150% so far this year, considering that the economy has entered a recession and the
Should You Buy Stocks Before or After the Election?
The results of the U.S. presidential election could have resounding effects on fiscal policy, the economy, and other matters that could ultimately impact investors' portfolios. Also, no matter who's
Got $4,000? Here Are 4 Safe Stocks to Consider Buying Before the Election
Elections bring uncertainty. While polls can foreshadow the probable outcome, it isn't guaranteed until all the votes are counted. Because of that, there's some unease in buying stocks before an
Better Buy: Disney vs. Kimberly-Clark
There may not seem to be a lot in common between Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) at first glance. Walt Disney is the wide-reaching media mogul with leading media network
Better Buy: Roku vs. Magnite
The pandemic has accelerated the development of all sorts of business trends and technology. Two of them are digital advertising and connected TV (CTV).
Laying at the intersection of digital ads and
3 Oil Companies That Could Go Bankrupt in 2020
The oil and gas industry hasn't been kind to investors as of late. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, which tracks the sector, has lost nearly half its value so far this year. Prices for West Texas
3 Reasons Diversification Is an Investor's Best Friend
You can grow your wealth significantly through investing, but depending on your allocation, you could experience a bumpy ride. You trade risk for reward hoping that you can avoid losses, but
Brian Moynihan Just Said the Worst Is Over for Bank of America
Last week, Warren Buffett's favorite bank, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), reported its third-quarter earnings. Even in trying times, the results revealed why the notoriously risk-averse Buffett loves
United Airlines Posts Big Loss but Claims Industry-Leading Performance
On Wednesday afternoon, United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) became the latest airline to report earnings for the third quarter. As expected, the airline giant posted an ugly quarterly loss and burned a
Claiming Social Security at 70 Makes Absolute Sense in These Scenarios
The decision to sign up for Social Security isn't one to take lightly, because the filing age you land on will dictate how much monthly income you ultimately collect during your senior years. You're
3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Right Now
Small-cap companies -- generally defined as companies with market caps from $300 million to $2 billion -- are typically at earlier stages of growth compared to their larger peers. They tend to have
Where Will Micron Technology Be in 1 Year?
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has a long history as a chip stock. With that designation comes the inevitable volatility inherent in this cyclical industry. The company has often moved higher during
Better Buy: Disney vs. Comcast
Media empires Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) have endured an onslaught of bad breaks this year. However, with theme parks mostly closed, new theatrical releases shelved, and sporting
Why Buying Cheap Stocks Is the Wrong Investing Strategy
Identifying cheap stocks in the market seems like an obvious move to execute the buy low, sell high strategy, but it can lead investors down unexpectedly treacherous paths. Cheap stocks are often
Is This Retail IPO a Winner?
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) came public on Oct. 2. With most of the media focused on big tech IPOs, this specialized retailer may have slipped past investors' radars. The company has


