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The COVID-19 pandemic is rattling investors' faith in dividend stocks as companies cut or suspend their payments to preserve cash. However, investors should still keep an eye out for dividend stocks

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is the quintessential family entertainment company. Its empire includes theme parks, movie studios, TV channels, and more. One of the company's crown jewel assets is ESPN

Artificial intelligence (AI) -- the capability of a machine to mimic intelligent human behavior -- is a huge growth trend. The tech is being used to smarten up countless things large and small --

Craft beer sales are still growing. The Brewers Association reports small and independent brewers produced 26.3 million barrels of beer in 2019, or just under 4% growth from the year-ago period. 

Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) and Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) rank as two of the more prominent names in the North American cannabis industry. But there's a stark contrast between the two

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has seen overwhelming demand on its online marketplace amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The surging number of orders has really thrown a wrench into Amazon's operations

One of the hardest hit industries by the COVID-19 outbreak is the cruise industry, which has undergone a "triple-whammy," so to speak.

First, it's one of the most affected industries on a

In folklore, a silver bullet can quickly kill an otherwise resilient werewolf. But real-life challenges -- such as saving for retirement -- rarely have such a straightforward solution.

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With the stock market still down significantly off its highs from earlier this year, there are still a lot of attractive stocks that you could buy. But with a limited amount of money available to

While the COVID-19 situation remains fluid, Levi Strauss (NYSE: LEVI) CEO Chip Bergh offered several reasons on the company's latest quarterly conference call as to how the denim pioneer will come

Shareholders of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) are optimistic heading into the company's first-quarter earnings report. Parts of the confectioner's business have surely been disrupted by the

Let's get one thing straight: No stock is immune to volatility when the market mood turns sour. When investors are reacting strongly to the latest headlines and macroeconomic indicators, stocks tend

It took a year and a month, but NVIDIA's (NASDAQ: NVDA) proposed purchase of Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ: MLNX) has cleared its final hurdle. Though there had been plenty of speculation that China

The coronavirus pandemic has made telehealth a timely topic. Patients are being encouraged by prominent health experts and government officials to access advice from healthcare professionals via

Dividend stocks are appealing in any market. After all, research has shown that dividend-paying stocks outperform the non-dividend-paying variety. But during volatile times like these, dividend

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) shareholders have outpaced the broader market during the recent slump, with investors seeking more safety through the volatility. The company isn't likely to see

Utilities usually generate stable revenue, since government entities regulate the rates they charge while demand for electricity and gas typically remains relatively steady even during a recession.

The coronavirus pandemic has put strain on everyone, but retirees have a lot more to worry about than others. Older people are at greater risk if they catch the COVID-19 disease, and they're also

AutoNation (NYSE: AN) has been beset by problems stemming from the onset of the coronavirus and widespread stay-at-home orders. That obviously prevents people from going out to buy a car, and the

A little over three weeks ago, lawmakers passed and President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. This $2.2 trillion stimulus package, which was

As the IRS gears up to send coronavirus stimulus payments to millions of Americans, scammers are jumping into action.

The Federal Trade Commission has already received more than 14,000 complaints

Maybe you're an investor who has exited positions in oil stocks but wishes to retain exposure to the energy sector. Maybe you're someone who recognizes the long-term trend of renewable energy

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) entered the COVID-19 crisis with good business momentum. In the fourth quarter of last year, the partner brands segment, which includes sales of licensed toys from Walt Disney

There are definitely winners and losers from the stay-at-home economy caused by COVID-19. But since the market has rebounded, a lot of the stay-at-home stocks may be close to fair value -- or even

The COVID-19 crisis has been battering the U.S. economy ever since cases of the virus started multiplying in early March. Not only has the stock market been on a roller coaster ride, but millions of