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Biotech stocks are often prone to highly inflated or highly deflated prices stemming from hyped news cycles. Between difficult-to-interpret news about a company's clinical-trial results and the

Imagine you're an investor in early 2009 considering buying shares of Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). The U.S. is in a deep recession. Many investors are still worried after the market meltdown only a few

Are you looking for a way to add stability to your portfolio amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Dividend stocks can help you do that, as they provide investors with recurring cash flow and can pad your

Despite the growing popularity of cannabis, there's limited information about what the substance can and cannot do. And with marijuana classified as a Schedule 1 substance in the U.S., it's nearly

This is a year that the investment world won't soon forget, and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is squarely to blame.

In a span of five months, investors have endured about 10

Since the beginning of the year, the marijuana sector has underperformed dramatically. The effects of COVID-19, oversupply in Canada, and falling consumer spending are all leading investors to get

Cash is simply king during times of high market volatility and deep global economic uncertainty. With the rampant spread of COVID-19, many companies have seen their stock prices plunge due to

The COVID-19 crisis has caused a lot of people to rethink their retirement plans. Specifically, a lot of people are now talking about postponing that milestone and extending their careers. If you

Energy investors have had an ugly run over the past decade, with the oil industry going through multiple downturns that have destroyed billions in investor value. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic

In less than a week, Social Security will hit a major milestone: its 85th anniversary since being signed into law.

Since its inception, Social Security has been responsible for providing a financial

M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) has not escaped the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bank's stock price is down 37% this year through Friday's close, hammered by low interest rates and high provision of

The coronavirus pandemic caused major sports leagues to suspend their seasons in March when stay-at-home mandates started in the U.S. The outage was a significant blow to DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG)

American workers and senior citizens have been dealt their toughest hands in decades this year. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has ravaged the U.S. economy, sent the unemployment rate to

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Eldorado Resorts (NASDAQ: ERI)Q2 2020 Earnings CallAug 06, 2020, 5:00 p.m. ET

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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT)Q2 2020 Earnings CallAug 06, 2020, 4:30 p.m. ET

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Residential real estate stocks soared in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. These included homebuilders D.R. Horton (NYSE: DHI) and NVR (NYSE: NVR), shares of which

Oil and gas investors have had a rough go of it lately, as energy has been the worst-performing sector, falling 45% against the 59% rise of the S&P 500 over the last five years.

Oil and gas is a

Shares of Franco-Nevada Corp (NYSE: FNV) jumped 14.5% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. If surging gold and silver prices have attracted investor attention in

It's awfully tempting to nibble on cruise line stocks these days. Industry leader Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) is trading 72% lower in 2020, and smaller rivals Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 

Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, and many more expect to rely on their monthly Social Security benefits when they retire. With the program

Earlier this week, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) reported a $4.7 billion net loss under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Excluding special items

Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) has a long history of enriching its investors. Over the last decade, the renewable energy company has generated a more than 430% total return, which has

Cable cord-cutting consumers were already reshaping the TV industry landscape, but that trend has accelerated in recent months thanks to the pandemic. With households stuck at home, time spent in

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Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (NYSE: LGF.A) (NYSE: LGF.B)Q1 2021 Earnings CallAug. 06, 2020, 5:00 p.m. ET

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