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It seems unlikely that we'll see a second stimulus bill, let alone stimulus check, that lives up to the scale of the CARES Act. A Republican-led Senate is unlikely to approve the measures currently

Airlines have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry's struggles have brought down many stocks that rely on aviation for a substantial chunk of their revenue. But airlines in recent

Shares of homebuilders KB Home (NYSE: KBH), Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH), and Beazer Homes USA (NYSE: BZH) popped more than 25% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence

Last month, J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) filed for bankruptcy protection, following a decade of turmoil marked by several management changes, falling sales, and plunging profitability. While J.C. Penney

Shares of manufacturer Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) rose 17.1% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That handily beat the S&P 500's 4.5% gain. For the year to

Logitech International (NASDAQ: LOGI) is not as exciting as some other tech stocks that have flourished during the shelter-in-place period, but the maker of PC peripherals has experienced increasing

Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) cloud business may not post 70% revenue growth quarter after quarter anymore, but that's not to say high double-digit returns won't be the norm for years to come

Seniors who rely on Social Security for the bulk of their retirement income put themselves at a serious advantage: losing buying power to inflation. Those without another substantial income source

The last two months have been a nightmare for mortgage originators and servicers.

The volatility in the bond market has made risk management difficult, while the decrease in interest rates has

Are you in your 20s and anxious about investing? Don't be! In fact, if you're still at a relatively young age, you're better positioned than anyone else to invest for a happy and prosperous

Coronavirus is going to change the world in many ways. And one of the changes it has already ushered in is a shift in the way people handle their spending.

And while there's nothing good about the

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) recently announced a partnership with retailer thredUP, which describes itself as the world's largest online thrift store, to offer secondhand clothing and accessories to

The commercial aviation industry has obviously taken a major hit from the COVID-19 pandemic and it appears that getting back to 2019 levels is going to be a multi-year event. That said, every stock

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Americans' health, way of life, and personal finances. Thanks to its effects on the economy, some 21 million Americans currently remain out of

The COVID-19 pandemic is showing investors just how volatile the markets can be, often without any warning. That makes it all the more important for investors to hold safe investments in their

If you're an investor, seemingly every day has been a bit of an adventure over the past four months.

For the latter part of February and most of March, uncertainties tied to the coronavirus disease

While much of the country seems to be emerging from the massive lockdown that ensued for April and May, health officials warn that we're not out of the woods with regard to COVID-19. In fact, health

The coronavirus pandemic is finally winding down, but the crisis is far from over. The United States is still reporting an average of over 10,000 new confirmed cases every day. And many experts fear

Nothing should be absolutely shocking in the biopharmaceutical world. But I'll admit, the reports that surfaced over the weekend that AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) was interested in acquiring Gilead

Because of the far-reaching effects of COVID-19, a record number of Americans have made claims for unemployment benefits.

If you're one of them, it's important to realize these benefits are not

Preparing for retirement can be daunting, particularly if you're nearing retirement age and your savings are falling short. You'll likely need several hundred thousand dollars (if not more than $1

You've no doubt heard plenty in the news about the scramble to develop vaccines for the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. And you've probably heard about drugs that could potentially be used to

Aphria (NYSE: APHA) and OrganiGram (NASDAQ: OGI) are two Canadian cannabis producers that have struggled over the past year. But with Aphria's stock down just 35% and shares of OrganiGram plummeting

The stock market has rallied tremendously in recent weeks, fueled by stronger-than-expected economic data and general optimism surrounding the reopening of the U.S. economy. And many of the

MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) is trading at an eye-popping yield of more than 14%. That's much higher than the MLP's average yield since it was spun off of its parent company Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) in