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While most subscription video on-demand services saw an increase in streaming hours over the last couple of months as consumers stayed home, three services outpaced the rest of the growing group of

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and the race to find a vaccine or treatment for the disease began, a few stocks have consistently made it to the top of the news cycle. Gilead Sciences

Mark Zuckerberg has done a pretty good job of keeping his finger on the pulse of social media and related technologies. But as Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) grows bigger and expands its reach, it's getting

As an investor, you should constantly observe interesting business trends. Some last for years, allowing companies and industries to flourish. Current hot growth trends include artificial

If you invest in large or regional U.S. bank stocks, you are going to want to pay attention to this year's stress test results. As part of the sweeping Dodd-Frank Act legislation for banks following

Social Security plays a vital role in the financial well-being of older Americans. That makes the decision of when to start claiming your Social Security benefits extremely important, because it'll

There has never been a better time for Slack Technologies (NYSE: WORK) collaboration software, but the stock has been a disappointment for early investors. It has trailed the S&P 500 since it went

Owning great dividend stocks can be a way to both beat the market and generate income from your portfolio. But with the world changing quickly, not all dividends are what they used to be. 

If you're

It might be easy to say Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) won't be around in five years, because the clock is running out on its opportunity to stage a successful turnaround. 

Its business was

When it comes to retirement investing, you have a few choices for accounts that provide tax breaks. Many people pick traditional 401(k) and IRA accounts because they provide immediate tax savings in

It's a tempting pick to be sure. Athletic footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) looks like it will survive the coronavirus pandemic that's rattled -- and shuttered -- a slew of

Unlike many businesses struggling in the wake of global lockdowns and struggling economies, Freshpet (NASDAQ: FRPT) shares are up over 30% year to date.

While the company encountered some issues

June has been an extremely volatile period for American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) stock. Shares of the U.S. airline giant soared in the first week of the month, including a bizarre 41% surge on June 4

For many retirees, leaving work opens up many new opportunities, including the chance to relocate once you're no longer constrained by your job.

Surprisingly, a recent report shows that most

After weeks of being serenaded, Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) has finally chosen a suitor.

The restaurant takeout marketplace will be sold to Just Eat Takeaway.com (OTC: TKAY.Y), a European leader in online

It is a strange thing, but when you are dreading something, and would give anything to slow down time, it has a disobliging habit of speeding up. -- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is now the only theme park operator that has yet to open its gated attractions, and it will be another four weeks before that happens. Half of Disney World's theme parks will

Whether it be from an infamous 2019 commercial or from your favorite celebrities' social media accounts, you've probably heard of Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) by now. The company sells

Punk rock group The Clash framed one of the most important questions ever in the lines of the memorable song, "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" That's a key question that investors should ask

There are no one-size-fits-all rules when it comes to retirement, and that includes when to begin collecting Social Security checks. Conventional wisdom is to delay benefits until your full

The semiconductor space is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. While chip sales have tended to generally fluctuate with the economy, we are entering an age dominated by high-powered

If you are looking for a dividend paying infrastructure company today, you might be enticed by Canadian-based Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) and its hefty 7% yield. Giant U.S. pipeline owner Kinder Morgan

It's easy to jump on the bandwagon and invest in stocks that are performing well. However, being a contrarian investor can yield even stronger returns -- if you're right.

Contrarian investors buy

The COVID-19 crisis is making Americans rethink their retirement plans and alter the way they save for it. Specifically, 14% have decreased their retirement plan contributions, according to a new su

Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) may have gotten your attention in recent weeks if you've been following coronavirus stocks. Moderna was the first to enter human trials with