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When a "hot" company conducts an initial public offering (IPO), it usually takes off like a rocket and gets a lot of attention. Other companies quickly sink for a variety of reasons. Certainly

Many people worry about whether they'll have enough money in retirement to live comfortably and pursue the goals they set for themselves. If you're curious as to how you're doing with regard to

Every once in a while, a stock delivers returns to investors that are hard to believe.

Novavax's (NASDAQ: NVAX) performance in 2020 is one such occasion. The vaccine development company has

It's been a tough year for small-cap stocks.

The Russell 2000 (INDEX:^RUT) small-cap index is still down 6% year-to-date, trailing both the S&P 500, which has gained 5% and the Nasdaq, which has

Units of master limited partnership MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) have tumbled about 30% this year, pushing the yield on its distribution up to an eye-popping 14.5%. Weighing on the midstream company are a

The stock market has officially rebounded, rising to all-time highs. That's exciting. However, when the market was down over 30%, it was easier to identify stocks trading at bargain prices. The

The coronavirus pandemic is hurting many businesses around the world. The outbreak especially affects Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) due to the physical nature of its operations: Cruises, theme parks, and

As they build a robust portfolio, many investors will seek companies with solid long-term growth prospects. With growth as the portfolio's foundation, they can then sprinkle on a layer of dividends

It's been a tough year for airline stocks, and few carriers have experienced more turbulence than American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL).

American shares lost 60% of their value during a five-week

Both Target (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) shared spectacular second-quarter earnings results earlier this month. But their stocks saw very different fates. Target shares soared more than 12%

Every investor dreams of finding a groundbreaking stock, riding it to untold riches, and retiring to an island getaway. The problem is that it isn't as easy as it sounds. A multitude of investors

U.S. investors' enthusiasm over Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) began earlier this year after the biotech launched its effort to develop a novel coronavirus vaccine. CureVac (NASDAQ: CVAC) hasn't generated

This year has been a challenging one for income investors. Many companies cut or suspended their dividends due to the uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Meanwhile, several other payouts are at risk of

Most Americans likely use products from foreign companies -- including cars, phones, PCs, and gaming consoles -- each day. However, investors might not pay much attention to these brands as

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) shares have been unusually volatile in 2020, with returns for the year ranging from robust 20% gains to losses of over 40%. Those swings reflect investors' uncertainty

Last year, JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) made a long-awaited announcement that it would enter the transatlantic market with flights to London in 2021. JetBlue converted 13 of its Airbus A321neo

The music industry has a reputation for taking advantage of the artists it employs. Performers often sign bad deals and end up not making much money as they generate millions for others. While

As Foolish investors, we're always looking for companies with competitive advantages, or "economic moats." A favorite characteristic of Warren Buffett, an economic moat is a structural advantage

Tough economic times generally spell trouble for merger activity, especially in the financial sector. For instance, we saw the merger between Simon Property Group and Taubman Centers run aground in

Despite the coronavirus's effect on economies around the world, the tech sector has largely boomed since the pandemic began. Even large, established tech giants like Apple have seen their share

Are you looking for a great dividend stock? They're often hard to find, and that's because it takes a lot to be one. The company needs to pay investors an above-average yield, it should increase its

Last year, oil major Chevron (NYSE: CVX) was a loser.

It had announced in April 2019 that it was buying Permian Basin oil and gas producer Anadarko Petroleum in a $33 billion cash and stock deal

From streaming video platforms to social networks, digital media has already changed the world. However, the digital communications revolution is still just getting started, and top companies in the

Robin Hood (the outlaw) was the talk of the town. Sherwood Forest was blanketed with reward posters for his capture.

That's nothing, though, compared to the amount of coverage Robinhood (the

Social Security has been in serious financial trouble since well before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Earlier this year, the program's Trustees announced that if lawmakers don't intervene with a fix