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Getting in at the ground level of a monster stock is one of the surest ways for investors to get rich. But what makes for a monster stock, and how can investors discern between fast-growing

With the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of stopping, public health officials everywhere agree that testing is critical to slowing the spread. Nearly 100 million diagnostic tests have been

Way back when you first starting working, it probably felt like you had plenty of time to save for retirement. But now, years or decades later, you may be worried that your savings balance isn't

When Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) made its market debut last week, the things that immediately stood out were the overwhelming demand for its shares and the premiums investors were willing to pay to buy

Progressive (NYSE: PGR) is a great company because it has shown mastery at an insurer's core competency: underwriting. It generates the majority of its profits from simply keeping more in premiums

Many investors are preparing for a bumpy ride with the 2020 Presidential election approaching. Historical data suggests that the outcome of the election is not meaningful for stock market

Warren Buffett is quoted as saying, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and only five minutes to ruin it." When I was a graduating college student in 2000, there were three companies with great

For months, lawmakers have been struggling to come to agree on a second COVID-19 relief package that would allow for an additional round of direct stimulus payments. But some people who were

Investors relying solely on the mainstream media to find investment ideas are probably doing themselves a disservice. The media tends to focus on the biggest names, overlooking smaller but strong

This has been a wild year in the stock markets. After a devastating market crash in March, major stock indexes quickly recovered their losses and rallied into uncharted territory in August, only to

For many retirees, living on a budget is essential to preserving their retirement nest egg. If you're one of them, cost-cutting can help your limited funds stretch as far as possible.

Here are four

No one has to tell Bill Gates to put his money where his mouth is. The billionaire Microsoft cofounder and his wife Melinda have been vocal proponents of fighting infectious diseases for decades

Being an investor in 2020 hasn't been easy. The unprecedented coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created meteoric plunges and rises in the market; it even sent the CBOE Volatility

Here's a helpful hint for you: Ignore the market volatility. If you watch your stocks continually, the up-and-down swings could make you a nervous wreck. Invest with a long-term perspective, and the

Social Security is one of the most important government programs for Americans. Tens of millions of people count on the benefits that Social Security provides right now, and hundreds of millions

This has been an unforgettable year for Wall Street and investors. We've watched the CBOE Volatility Index climb to its highest reading of all time, observed the quickest bear market decline (of at

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Worthington Industries Inc (NYSE: WOR)Q1 2021 Earnings CallSep 23, 2020, 2:00 p.m. ET

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JinkoSolar Holding Company (NYSE: JKS)Q2 2020 Earnings CallSep 23, 2020, 8:00 a.m. ET

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As the coronavirus continues to spread in the U.S. at reduced but still concerning levels, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) pushed back the release dates of a laundry list of upcoming movies today, according

United Wholesale Mortgage, the No. 1 wholesale mortgage originator in the U.S., is becoming a publicly traded company. It announced that it will merge with a special purpose acquisition company

The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) fell sharply on Sept. 23, losing 78 points, or almost 2.4% in a broad sell-off. Of the 505 stocks in the index, 478 finished today's trading session lower than

The Nasdaq composite index spent most of Wednesday in the red, but things really started melting down around 1:30 p.m. EDT, and the index closed the day down 3%.

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Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) declined by 4.2% on Wednesday, following an analyst downgrade.

UBS analyst David Vogt took over coverage of Apple and lowered the investment bank's rating on its stock

Well, that certainly got ugly in a hurry. For most of Wednesday trading, the Nasdaq composite index was in the red a bit -- down 1%, which isn't great, but isn't horrible in the context of some of

So long, internal combustion engine. We hardly knew ye -- and starting in 2035, you'll be banned from California new car lots. On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive