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For a long time, becoming a millionaire has been synonymous with becoming wealthy. While $1 million doesn't go nearly as far as it used to, it's still a generous sum that can help set you up for a

The S&P 500, or more accurately the Standard & Poor's 500, is a stock index generally made up of 500 of the largest U.S. companies that are traded on U.S. stock markets (it has a few additional

Four months after the passage of the CARES Act, the GOP Senate has finally put forth its proposal for the fifth coronavirus relief bill.

As expected, the bill, called the Health, Economic

It's not just the temperature that's been heating up this month. Nearly two dozen stocks have gone public this month, and all but six of them have moved higher. 

Investors who like to buy winners

Few stocks have performed better than Vaxart (NASDAQ: VXRT) of late. Year to date, shares of this company are up by more than 3,400%. And despite these massive gains, Vaxart's market cap is still

According to Marijuana Business Daily, legal marijuana's retail sales ascended to a new high in Canada in May, with nearly CA$186 million worth of cannabis sold. That represents a 116%

Amidst record levels of market volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, one set of stocks that has performed extraordinarily well is made up of companies engaged in coronavirus testing. Take the

Saving for retirement is tough, and once you reach retirement age you may think the hard part is over. However, you have one more challenge -- making sure your savings last as long as possible.

Eros International (NYSE: EROS) is an Indian media entertainment company trying to quickly capitalize on the demand for content caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It has been pushing hard to

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is a blue-chip stock that has been at the forefront of coronavirus testing since the early days of the pandemic. The company has created five COVID-19 tests

With everything that's happened so far this year, it's hard to predict exactly how the rest of 2020 will turn out. While major indexes such as the NASDAQ are trading at near-record highs once more

Everyone is looking for stocks that could turn into the next Apple or Microsoft. After all, getting in on the right stock early in its corporate life can lead to as much as 1,000 times your money or

Allstate (NYSE: ALL) is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world, and it just announced a splashy acquisition that will make it even larger. The company is acquiring National General

This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs.

Following mass protests

COVID-19 has done a number on the U.S. economy, driving tens of millions of Americans into unemployment and causing those with jobs a world of financial stress. Thankfully, relief was made available

Twitter's (NYSE: TWTR) stock recently popped after the social media company posted its second-quarter earnings. That reaction might seem surprising, since its top- and bottom-line growth broadly

Marijuana is one sector that has seen some good days so far this year, even amid the coronavirus crisis. The spotlight is also on pharma stocks like Moderna, mostly in hope of a vaccine. But the

It's been an interesting year, to say the least, for shareholders in ABB (NYSE: ABB). The stock has been on a wild rollercoaster ride in 2020: Down nearly 40% in mid-March and then up 9% on a

It's a sad fact of life that many people develop age-related ailments and need more medical care as they get older. Even if you stay healthy, visiting the doctor and taking medications as prescribed

When Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) announced it was acquiring Mirror, the virtual workout start-up, some investors might have been reminded of Under Armour's (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA) attempt to expand into

Like pretty much every other airline, Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic this year. Last Thursday, the company reported a substantial revenue decline and a big loss

Buckle up and hold on, because 2020 has been one heck of a ride for investors.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic initially caused a rout in equities during the first quarter. In less

Earnings season is under way -- and investors are watching closely. For the most part, watchers have the same question for every company reporting earnings: How are lockdowns and social restrictions

The COVID-19 crisis wreaked havoc on the mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, and most companies in the sector have had to write down book value and cut their dividends. For the most

With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of subsiding, investing in companies developing a cure for the virus can be a great hedge for the rest of an investment portfolio. As of July 24, shares