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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

Some of the biggest winners of 2020 so far have been small biotechs that are developing COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Shares of Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INO), for example, have soared well

Here's a pot pop quiz for you. What's the biggest pure-play marijuana company in the world? You might answer Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC). And you'd be right based on market cap. But Canopy Growth

At a time when so many Americans are in such a desperate financial situation from the COVID-19 outbreak, it's hard to focus on wealth-building. But it's also important to acknowledge that the

It's been a tough year for banks in general and Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) in particular. The company has had two straight quarters of net losses during the COVID-19-fueled recession and is

Investing in the stock market can be intimidating even when the economy is strong, but investing during periods of volatility can be even more nerve-wracking.

Because investing always carries a

It's impossible to tell whether a stock is cheap or expensive just by looking at its price. No company proves this better than Amazon.com, which traded at roughly $1,000 per share three years ago

Shoulda, woulda, coulda. That's likely what some investors are thinking with respect to Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA). The company's initial public offering in 2018 was the biggest in biotech history. A

One of the best praises you can bestow on a business is to call it a cash cow. Like the dairy animal that provides milk on a regular basis, a business that's a cash cow generates steady cash flow

It's been a long time coming, but on Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled the stimulus package Republican lawmakers have been working furiously to hammer out. Called the HEALS

A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a shell company that raises money through an initial public offering (IPO) in order to take a company public through acquisition. Companies that want

AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) began the week with an eye-popping deal for a potential new cancer drug in a relatively early stage of development. The big pharma will hand its favorite collaboration

The COVID-19 crisis has driven tens of millions of people into unemployment, and while the near-term repercussions may be obvious, the reality is that being out of work for a lengthy period could

The stock market has been a bit of a roller coaster of late. During the first quarter, the market crashed hard, but it has been recovering nicely since late March. However, some stocks have

For the past couple of years, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has taken heat for his company's underperformance relative to the benchmark S&P 500. But the fact

Throughout the United States, around one in six U.S. residents received Social Security benefits last year. Older Americans make up the vast majority of those who get money from the Social Security