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Groupon's (NASDAQ: GRPN) investors were recently hit by a flurry of troubling news. On March 25, the company announced the abrupt resignations of CEO Rich Williams and COO Steve Krenzer, though they

If you think oil and gas stocks have had a rough go of things in recent weeks, take a gander at marijuana stocks since March 31, 2019. Over the past year and change, most cannabis stocks have lost

It's no secret the COVID-19 pandemic created chaos on Wall Street, as investors grapple with the economic fallout. Among the hardest-hit sectors is the restaurant industry. Around the world

Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) has halted work on Boeing (NYSE: BA) commercial aircraft fuselages and furloughed more than 3,000 workers for 21 days following Boeing's decision to suspend final

Believe it or not, there will come a time when the coronavirus contagion is in the rearview mirror. For a few people, life will have changed dramatically. For most people, life will have changed at

As bizarre as it is to say, grocery chain Kroger (NYSE: KR) is one of 2020's hottest stocks. 

Kroger attracted serious investor attention in February after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

Disney (NYSE: DIS) surprised investors when it announced Disney+ now has 50 million global subscribers. It's been only five months since the service's official launch in the U.S., and it's been mere

College is an expensive endeavor these days, and many students have no choice but to take out loans to cover their tuition, fees, and room and board. That doesn't sit well with a lot of parents

As stay-at-home orders and other social distancing measures became pervasive across the U.S. over the past month, demand for the products and services that enable working from home soared

Social Security is a big deal for most retirees, and it plays a significant role for all workers, as we're taxed for it throughout our working lives. Indeed, the program shells out about a trillion

At its investor day a little more than a month ago, General Electric (NYSE: GE) reaffirmed its guidance for another year of modest margin expansion and a return to free cash flow growth in 2020

Retail has faced some unique pressures over the past few years. The rise of digital and push toward omnichannel selling has essentially separated retailers into three classes.

There's a group of

I sure hope investors have their antacids handy, because it's been a bumpy ride for seven weeks and counting. The physical and financial toll being exacted by the spread of COVID-19 has created a

Food safety, clean water, and hygiene company Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) is what Wall Street analysts might describe as a battleground stock. In other words, it's the kind of stock that's going to generate

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people's lives has been tragic, with more than 100,000 deaths and about 1.6 million cases in the U.S. and worldwide as of Friday. Even among those who

Saving for retirement isn't something you can do overnight. The average worker estimates retirement will cost around $1.7 million, according to a survey from Charles Schwab, and it takes decades to

Working for a living has its perks. There's the paycheck, for one. And, equally important, are the health benefits and those free contributions to your 401(k). Unfortunately, those company-funded

Cannabis sales were soaring in March, especially during the first half of the month as the coronavirus became a global pandemic. Washington state saw a 9% increase in March's revenue from cannabis

There are few companies with the name recognition of United States Steel (NYSE: X). But being well known doesn't mean a company is an industry leader. When it comes to steel, that distinction goes

Investors in Luckin Coffee (NASDAQ: LK) haven't been able to catch a break lately. After having denied allegations from a short-selling specialist early in 2020 as being "unsupported speculations

During the coronavirus crisis, retirees will continue to get Social Security checks. The benefits are a vital source of income for millions of seniors, and payments won't be interrupted even as

One stock on many people's radar these days is Disney (NYSE: DIS), and for good reason. Disney is a beloved household brand that has stood the test of time for almost 100 years. In addition, its

Following a budget may not seem like the most fun way to live. But actually, sticking to a budget can, to some extent, buy you financial freedom. If you're able to manage your money so that you're

In most years, April isn't a special month to buy stocks. It's not a bad time to invest, but there's nothing that makes April better than other months. But this April is different. 

Because of the

When a company develops products that should be game changers in the way cancer is treated, it's going to generate a lot of buzz. That's exactly what has happened for Guardant Health (NASDAQ: GH).