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Lowe's Earnings: Watch These Trends
Investors have some big questions for Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) heading into its upcoming first-quarter fiscal 2020 earnings report. The home-improvement retailer's stores have mostly remained open through
Will COVID-19 Permanently Ground Airlines?
There are few sectors that have been hammered as hard as travel since the novel coronavirus pandemic began. Even the so-called "travel leaders" major airlines are teetering on the edge. Passengers
Repay Holdings Sees Enduring Growth Amidst Shelter-In-Place Orders
While initially getting clobbered with the rest of the stock market in March, Repay Holdings (NASDAQ: RPAY) stock has rallied and is up about 27% to-date in 2020. The economic lockdown is having a
Will These Comments From Boeing's CEO Hurt Boeing Shareholders?
Boeing (NYSE: BA) CEO David Calhoun caused a stir when he predicted a "major" U.S. airline would go out of business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Right or wrong, Calhoun's comments
3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 50 Years
If you consider yourself a long-term investor, the current downturn in the market will probably turn out to be a terrific long-term buying opportunity, provided you pick the right stocks. With many
3 Things You Need to Know Now About Social Security's Finances
Social Security is one of the most important entitlement programs in U.S. history, and it's in dire financial trouble. Both current and future retirees need to pay attention to the newest trustees
Just Fired: Is It Wrongful Termination?
This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs.
If you've just been fired
Should I Buy Apple Stock?
Before the pandemic, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) was flying high. In its second quarter, which closed March 28, the company saw its revenue climb by 1% year over year to $58.3 billion, while earnings per
Spirit Airlines: This Fallen Airline Stock Is Down but Not Out
Over the past decade, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has grown from a niche carrier with just 30 aircraft into a major competitive force. Spirit's fleet recently surpassed 150 jets, making it the
Is Emergent BioSolutions Stock a Buy?
The stock of Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE: EBS) has been on fire of late. Year to date, shares are up by 56.6%, while the S&P 500 is down by 9.3%. What's behind Emergent's strong performance amid a
How to Get Hired Fast, According to a Career Coach
This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs.
As a career coach, I
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks declined last week as investors absorbed more data on the scale of the economic slump sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500
Unemployment Is Hitting Older Workers Hard. Here's What to Do About It
Read the news, and you'll see staggering numbers on the jobless front. The unemployment rate reached an all-time high of 14.7% in April, and while employees of all ages have been impacted by the
Where Will Verizon Communications Be in 5 Years?
The unpredictable nature of the market makes it difficult to foresee where any stock will trade five years from now. However, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) may offer more visibility than other stocks.
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Raytheon Technologies: Should You Buy the Dip Now?
The recent earnings presentations from Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) served to highlight the investment case for the stock. In a nutshell, its commercial aerospace operations are facing very
Can You Still Retire a Millionaire After the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The last couple of months have been a wild ride for the majority of Americans, with the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on our society. The stock market has also been hit hard, with both the Dow
Investors Could Double Their Money From Lexinfintech. Here's How.
LexinFintech Holdings (NASDAQ: LX), a leading fintech company in China, has seen its share price decline 47% from its January peak this year. The negative sentiments and lack of understanding toward
Better Buy: Costco vs. Clorox
It's difficult not to fall in love with both of these consumer staples stocks.
Clorox (NYSE: CLX) is the name behind cleaning supplies nobody can seem to get enough of in the wake of the coronavirus
Moderna and Novavax are Making Strides in Advancing Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Research
On April 27, biotechnology company Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) announced its submission of an investigational new drug (IND) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to start phase 2
Here’s Why DocuSign is MoreThan Just a COVID-19 Play
DocuSign's (NASDAQ: DOCU) stock is surging along with demand for digital signatures as companies across the world get used to the new COVID-19 normal. That wheeling and dealing online may not
The Oil Stock Subsector That Turned $10,000 Into $77
In 2014, oil was all the rage. After spending nearly all of 2013 above $100 per barrel, Brent crude stayed above the century mark for the first half of 2014, peaking at $115 per barrel in midsummer
Why Are So Many Traders Betting Against the First Therapy for Peanut Allergies?
This January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first biologic for the treatment of peanut allergies in children and adolescents. The drug is called Palforzia and is marketed
Better Buy: Intercept Pharmaceuticals vs. Gilead Sciences
Intercept Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ICPT) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) don't compete against each other at this point, but that just might change in the not-too-distant future.
In the
4 Ways COVID-19 Could Affect Your 2020 Taxes
We won't be able to look back on 2020 without remembering the COVID-19 pandemic. It's affected our health, our finances, and virtually every other aspect of daily life. And when it comes time to pay
$2,400 Invested in These 3 Stocks Could Make You a Fortune in 10 Years
In late March, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act -- which many are calling the stimulus package -- was signed into law, allocating a massive $2.2 trillion in economic


