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IBM (NYSE: IBM) and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) are both iconic American brands and members of the Dow and S&P 500. Both companies also frequently attract conservative income investors.

But over the past

Shares of plant-based meat company Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) spiked higher on Tuesday morning after the company announced an expanded distribution deal with one of the largest retail chains in the

The oil industry has an abysmal track record of creating value for investors, especially when it comes to merger-and-acquisition (M&A) transactions. Recent deals have caused financial ruin because

If you're scared about the market buckling in an economic downturn, check out a streaming video star, specialty retailer, and warehouse club operator built to thrive in all climates.

Roku (NASDAQ:

Fresh off its license win in London, Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) is looking to further expand its presence in Europe by buying the Your Now ride-hailing joint venture of BMW (OTC: BAMXF) and

A global partnership will be making 120 million rapid coronavirus tests available to 133 economically less-advantaged nations at heavily discounted prices, the World Health Organization (WHO)

For many seniors, Social Security benefits are an important source of retirement income. That's why it's not a surprise that a substantial number of retirees make an important decision with the goal

Central Florida's theme parks have had their ups and downs this year, but there will be even more come 2021. Disney (NYSE: DIS), Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld

As the camera pans back, moviegoers get a glimpse of the action hero lying in pain by the side of the road. He's in the middle of nowhere, left with nothing but his wits as the villain speeds away

As the presidential election approaches, investors are likely sharpening their focus on the potential economic outlook under either President Trump or Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

Perhaps the second time will be the charm for cybersecurity company McAfee. The privately held company, a familiar name to many PC users since its software is often bundled into new machines

The coronavirus has millions of Americans working from home who never did before. If you're one of them, you may be anticipating you're entitled to some new tax breaks due to your new work location.

Finding truly explosive stocks sometimes mean embracing some uncertainty. But identifying even a handful of big winners can more than make up for investments that don't pan out. In a worst-case

America's stock market has gone on a tear since COVID-19 shuffled the board back in March. From the pandemic nadir to Friday's close, the S&P 500 has soared an astounding 50%, and the tech-heavy

This year hasn't turned out to be as good as many companies initially expected. That's certainly the case for Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP)(NYSE: BIPC), which experienced a trio of headwinds

Amidst better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results, the performance of BlackBerry's (NYSE: BB) endpoint security solution Cylance paled in comparison to last year's hopes for high growth

You're typically eligible for Social Security benefits at age 62, but Social Security rewards those who wait. 

Delaying benefits until your full retirement age (FRA), which is 66 ½ or 67 depending

Despite the macroeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 contagion this year, the global wearables market is still expected to grow by approximately 15% in 2020, according to recent estimates  from market

The future owners of Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) Asda chain of supermarkets in the U.K. have been selected. Several media outlets report the American retail giant has opted to sell its British unit to a

If only building wealth for retirement wasn't so complicated. It's not enough to save your money, but you have to invest it too. And learning the ropes of investing may not be your favorite

It hasn't even been two years since Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) last price hike, and analysts are already calling for another one.

Jefferies' Alex Giaimo said Monday morning that he thinks a price

Sometimes a startling piece of news can act as a catalyst to buying a stock. In this case, it was the news that German industrial giant Siemens (OTC: SIEGY) was issuing corporate bonds with a

Robinhood's list of its top 100 stocks is a valuable heatmap for investors looking for their next big bet. And while some Robinhood stocks can burn a hole in your wallet, others can help you beat

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One thing certain about the current state of the markets is that they are uncertain. So many variables have so many traders going in so many directions right now. These variables include the