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The stock market has been extremely volatile since the coronavirus pandemic began, and its recovery has been at least as impressive as its initial plunge in late February and March. The Nasdaq

Shares of Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) climbed 33.7% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company reported encouraging data from its investigational coronavirus

Packaged foods specialist B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS) said second-quarter sales are soaring during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising 57.6% over the first eight weeks of the quarter compared to the same period

lululemon athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) shareholders outperformed a booming market last month. The stock jumped 34% in May compared to a 4.5% increase in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P

Microblogging veteran Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) is under new leadership. Chairman Omid Kordestani stepped down from his post on June 1 and former Google CFO Patrick Pichette has taken his place.

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Billionaire investor Dan Loeb's Third Point has apparently taken a stake in Boeing (NYSE: BA), a move that should provide support for the beleaguered aerospace giant's shares. Boeing is also making

As an investor, you should always be asking where we are in the economic cycle. The sectors that generally perform well in a recession (consumer non-discretionary) will generally underperform as the

Many companies have been trying to beef up their balance sheets in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has created considerable global macroeconomic uncertainties. Following other bond

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has been an essential retailer during the coronavirus pandemic. The warehouse club sells bulk items and all sorts of essentials that make it easier for people to shelter in

Shares of Elastic (NYSE: ESTC) jumped 34% in May, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The big gains for the stock last month followed a 14.9% increase for the company's share

The new month is already off to a strong start for some stocks. Shares of Zoom Video (NASDAQ: ZM), CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), and Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AAXN) are kicking off the first week of

Many of us learn an affinity for gold early in our lives. A teacher affixing a glittering gold star to a worksheet will brighten any student's day. And most of us only love it more as we grow older

Airlines have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused travel demand to all but evaporate. The number of travelers heading through U.S. airport security checkpoints on May 31 was

Coty (NYSE: COTY) may be the poster child for bad M&A deals.

The company's stock is down 85% since it forged a deal with Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) in 2015 that gave it 43 beauty brands, including

Shares of LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP) were up 33.2% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Most of the stock's gains came after the software-as-a-service company reported

Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) has released several updates to its shopping features over the last couple of months. Pinners -- what Pinterest calls its users -- can now find products based on pins they've

Shares of energy services giant Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) rose 18%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That followed a nice rally in April, with the stock up a hefty 57% over the

The COVID-19 crisis is changing the way many Americans work, spend, and think about the future -- and not necessarily for the better. In fact, 23% of workers say they're less confident in their

The coronavirus pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our society, and it's also resulting in new rules and regulations. The CARES Act loosened the regulations around retirement fund loans and

Investors have been faced with some unprecedented conditions in 2020, and there's no shortage of factors for stock pickers to consider while plotting their next market moves. The novel coronavirus

Shares of industrial parts supplier Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) jumped roughly 14% in May according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That easily beat the 5% or so advance of the S&P 500

RH (NYSE: RH) shareholders dramatically outperformed the stock market last month. The stock jumped 51% in May compared to a 4.5% increase in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global

Shares of Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) rose a stunning 58% in May, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, as the cloud application monitoring company reported blockbuster revenue growth in

Shares of water heater maker A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) rose roughly 12% in May according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That easily beat the approximately 4.5% advance in the S&P 500

The average student carries about $32,000 in student debt, according to a 2019 survey by ValuePenguin. Facing a job market that has been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, those dealing with