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Plunging crude oil prices earlier this year have created a financial tsunami that washed over the energy sector. That left a wave of destruction in its wake. Several companies had to file for

Pop quiz: How does a 401(k) actually work? You probably know that money comes out of your paycheck and goes into the account, that the government gives you a tax break on your contributions, and

With a reasonably busy Labor Day holiday weekend fading in the rearview mirror, Central Florida's theme parks are starting to hunker down again. Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) trimmed the operating hours

Investors weren't expecting positive operating news from GameStop's (NYSE: GME) second-quarter earnings announcement. The specialty retailer is being pinched by reduced customer traffic due to the

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the restaurant industry more than many other sectors, and for obvious reason. People haven't been allowed in dining rooms for much of 2020, meaning most

It was a tough week for investors, particularly for those with a portfolio heavily invested in tech companies. Highlighting the outsize decline in tech during the week, the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell

For many people, 2020 has been an unusual year -- to say the least. Sadly, the novel coronavirus has resulted in not just a public health disaster, but also a financial crisis. Millions of Americans

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has long been an outperformer in the retail sector, and the impact of the pandemic has only widened the gap between the warehouse retailer and its peers.

While

Energy stocks used to be well known for paying reliable and growing dividends. Big oil, in particular, has been a reliable segment of the market to find dividends and is even well represented in a

For millions of retirees, Social Security benefits make the difference between enjoying a comfortable lifestyle and struggling to make ends meet. In fact, nearly one-quarter of married couples and

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law in March and provided most Americans with economic stimulus payments. It was the last meaningful relief

As Sony (NYSE: SNE) prepares to launch the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 video game console this holiday season, the PlayStation 4 appears to be going out in style. The stock has nearly doubled

A month ago, top U.S. mall owners Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) and Brookfield Property Partners (NASDAQ: BPY) were closing in on a deal to buy J.C. Penney (OTC: JCPN.Q) out of bankruptcy

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) made a splash this summer when they announced their respective 4-for-1 and 5-for-1 stock splits. Both stocks ran up in price in August (and have

On the surface, the Walmart (NYSE: WMT) of today looks more or less like the Walmart of 2015. It's still the world's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer, and still sells a little of everything. Its

Shares of semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) are trading 18% lower year to date and the stock is hovering just 14% above its mid-March market bottom. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 gained 4% in 2020

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In case you haven't heard, the U.S. Postal Service is facing a funding crisis.

The U.S. House of Representatives recently convened in a rare weekend season to vote on a bill reversing new

After a summer of relentless bullish momentum and new all-time highs, it took just a few days to remind investors, once again, that the stock market can also go down.

Whether your risk tolerance is

Most investors dream of finding a winning stock that can transform a small investment into a huge future windfall. Stories abound of stocks that have done just that, especially in the technology

Early assessments of this past weekend's stream-at-home release of the Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) flick Mulan aren't exactly thrilling. The movie itself earned good enough reviews, even if the

How much does it cost to launch a rocket?

Historically, satellite launches conducted by NASA prime contractor United Launch Alliance (ULA) have cost taxpayers as much as $400 million per launch. But

You've worked hard for your money and even harder to save it. It's only natural to expect the stocks you buy to work hard for you while you focus on the important things in life. To stack the odds

Retirement can be a daunting prospect due to the financial implications involved. When you've worked your whole life and are used to collecting a steady paycheck, the idea of losing your main income