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Whether it's the free food samples, great deals, or easy checkout process, customers love Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). It has consistently growing revenue and membership numbers (including a

Even during a pandemic, the consumer is king. Perhaps even more so than usual, as you learn very quickly what products consumers prize most above all others. 

That might lead investors to think they

Billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos said: "Life's too short to hang out with people who aren't resourceful." If you've been creatively finding ways to make ends meet through the coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way we live, work, and spend our time. Numerous countries have implemented strict lockdowns and social distancing to limit the spread of this persistent virus

The results of Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) fiscal second quarter (ended March 28, 2020) showed the impact of the actions the company has taken to control COVID-19's spread. Closing its theme parks and

After learning that 3 million more Americans filed unemployment claims last week, investors raced to the gold market -- one of the most sought-after safe havens for investments. The latest

The COVID-19 crisis has transformed the way many of us live. And while it may be a privilege to remain safely at home, life in isolation can be pretty boring. That has huge numbers of people in the

Millions of Americans have seen their finances take a turn for the worse due to COVID-19. And with unemployment levels reaching record highs, it's easy to see why so many people are in a tough spot

When you invest, it's a good idea to look out for stocks that pay out a consistent, growing dividend, rather than just gunning for capital gains alone. Dividend stocks should have a place in every

The entire world anxiously awaits good news in the race to develop a vaccine for novel coronavirus disease COVID-19. And there are plenty of drugmakers hoping to be the bearers of some good news

Consumer staples have been one of the few sectors to hold steady through the coronavirus crisis.

This group of stocks, made up of companies selling things like packaged food and household products

What will the stock market do next? Many have ideas and opinions, but the truth is that no one knows the answer to this question for sure. What we can be confident about, though, is that the stocks

For more than two months now, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted economic activity to a degree we've never previously witnessed. All told, the U.S. unemployment rate is

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the entire globe. Aside from the direct health impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak, unprecedented measures like extended store closures have forced

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Target (NYSE: TGT) are two of my favorite retail stocks, so making a choice between them will be difficult. But I'm ready for the challenge.

Both companies have

We have likely just entered a recession, which is defined as an economic decline lasting multiple quarters. Recessions are typically scary times for individuals, businesses, and the stock market

Dividend yields go up when stock prices go down -- but only to a certain point. Economic pressures can become heavy enough to force generous dividend payers to cut those payouts and use that cash

The numbers for April U.S. industrial production were shocking, even though it's been well-documented that the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down much of the economy.  The Federal Reserve Board, which

Social Security is a key income source for millions of retired seniors. For many, it's their primary or sole source of income. But that's a dangerous financial arrangement for one key reason: Those

Drugmakers developing therapies and vaccines and companies making diagnostics tests for the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 have captured investors' attention. But there are some potential

The CARES Act added an extra $600 in weekly unemployment benefits to all recipients' checks during the COVID-19 pandemic to help them get by until they could return to work. This means some people

Looking for a great list of potential stocks to buy from one of the greatest investors of all time? All you have to do is check out the stocks owned by Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B)

A global pandemic that's bringing the world to its knees. A big biotech with the first drug to demonstrate clinical efficacy in treating the viral disease. Healthcare experts stating that this drug

There have been a number of unexpected consequences from the stay-at-home orders that have blanketed the globe. Many of them have been negative, but there've been some beneficiaries from the global

No matter how you look at it, retirement's not cheap. You'll likely be spending tens of thousands of dollars per year, which adds up quickly over the decades. And if you're planning on traveling