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The Air Force just took the wraps off a top-secret prototype of its next-generation fighter plane. The aircraft, which caught Pentagon watchers by surprise, could have significant implications for

In the last week of August, the Dow Jones Industrial Average announced that it was making its largest component reconstitution since 2013.  The decision was triggered by Apple's recent stock split

When you're planning a trip, you usually figure out where you want to go, how long you'll stay, what you'll do there, and how much all of that will cost. You don't throw a handful of clothes in a

This has been a topsy-turvy year for Wall Street and the investment community. Though volatility never disappears from the stock market, we've borne witness to the wildest vacillations in history

The decision to file for Social Security isn't an easy one, since the age you claim benefits at will dictate how much monthly income you receive for the rest of your life. If you opt to sign up for

Investing in 2020 should require a seatbelt and helmet, because it's been an exceptionally bumpy ride.

The uncertainty and panic created by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic initially

The beauty of investing is that if you start early enough and buy shares of companies with decent long-term prospects, compounding can do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to building your

Posting 13.5% share gains during the first seven months of the year, Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) is one of a cadre of consumer staples stocks riding the COVID-19 wave to increased profits and

The ban on video-sharing app TikTok that was to take effect midnight Sunday looks like it will now not happen, as President Trump says he has given his "blessing" to a deal that sees China's

Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) is about to trigger the first phase of its merger with peer Acreage Holdings (OTC: ACRGF). The company announced Friday that, as part of the recently amended terms of the

Century-old packaged foods company Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) saw its share prices collapse alongside the rest of the market as the COVID-19 pandemic erupted across the USA in March. However, as

Back in February, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) announced that it was laying off 250 corporate employees in an effort to streamline its management, speed up decision making, and cut costs. Those moves were

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been trying to expand its presence in India over the past decade, but faced numerous setbacks related to local regulations. Back in 2012, India's Department of Industrial

Recently, Americans between the ages of 60 and 70 were asked five crucial questions about Social Security. Only one in 300 answered them all correctly, according to the website SimplyWise.

This is

No matter the investing climate, there are always stocks to buy and hold for a long time. Of course, the opposite also holds true -- you should place certain companies on your list of stocks to

Building and preserving a cash stockpile has been the name of the game for airlines ever since the COVID-19 pandemic caused air travel demand to crater earlier this year. Southwest Airlines (NYSE:

"Step right up! Double your money!" It sounds like a scam or a carnival barker, right? But doubling your money isn't just a pipe dream, or something that only happens over many decades.

Here are

Did you know there are roughly 7,000 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available globally? If you're looking to add an ETF to your retirement account, you have an overwhelming range of choices -- from

Chewy (NYSE: CHWY), the largest pure-play online retailer of pet food and supplies in the U.S., is a strong business with a clear path to grow long term, but does that make the stock a buy?

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You may not pay much attention to taxes within your brokerage account, as these costs are often hidden -- rarely does a broker have any line item for accrued tax or projected tax due. This makes it

Square (NYSE: SQ) recently introduced two new services tied to its Payroll product. On-Demand Pay allows Square merchant employees to take a cash advance of up to $200 with no fee. Instant Payments

This week could be a big one for Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) investors. The apparel specialist's last earnings report included lots of potentially bad news for the business, including slumping

Close your eyes for a minute and imagine your dream retirement. Does the image you conjured involve travel? Spending time with family? Enjoying hobbies or putting your efforts into a cause you care

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has been posting some of its best growth metrics in years as the coronavirus pushed the volume of at-home eating to new highs. That favorable selling environment persuaded

The Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) IPO is top of mind on Wall Street these days. It's the latest and hottest new tech issue that's gotten investors into a frenzy, sending the stock to just under $254 on its