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The upcoming economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may actually speed up some long-term technological trends. These include teleworking, e-commerce, and automation. At the center of all

Social Security serves as a lifeline for millions of seniors today, and if you're retiring in the near future, there's a good chance you'll count on it heavily, too. The more you know about how

Shares of Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) miraculously surged 24% in March, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The telemedicine company benefited from investors who believe its services will

There's a lot of hype surrounding gene-editing technology, and considering its potential implications, that's no surprise. The ability to treat previously incurable genetic disorders could save the

These are uncertain times we're experiencing, and nearly everyone has had their lives disrupted in some way as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 90% of Americans are worried about the

Opportunities galore. That's the current status of the stock market as a result of the massive market meltdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Of course, not every stock that has plunged is a

If you're a retiree with an investment account, you may be worried about recent volatility in the stock market. You're probably counting on your investments to help support you, so seeing their

It's hard to be optimistic when there seems to be nothing but bad news. The numbers of individuals infected with novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 continue to climb. Hospitals are overwhelmed

Small-cap stocks have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic as investors flee to stocks they consider "safe" investments. But there are still companies that are built to survive the

What's next? Probably every investor is asking this question. Some think the coronavirus bear market has already ended, with a strong new bull market ready to roar (maybe "moo" is the more

For many, the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been a nightmare on two fronts.

First, this respiratory illness has been confirmed in more than 937,000 people worldwide, as of

The Dow Jones just ended its worst-ever first quarter, falling over 24% in this period. The coronavirus pandemic has spread to all major economies, crippling several industries and driving stock

You know that rainy day you were saving for? Well, it's finally here. If you're one of millions of American workers whose paycheck has been slashed thanks to coronavirus, it's time to learn a new

There was a lot of hoarding happening in March, and it wasn't all toilet paper and cleaning supplies. During the first few weeks of the month, cannabis sales were soaring and spiked around the

Business activity can't return to normal until the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is waiting for that moment, after it had to shut down nonessential operations at its Fremont

Marijuana stocks had a rough 2019. The Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (OTC: HMLSF) fell 39% last year as the S&P 500 rose by 29%. The honeymoon stage for the cannabis industry is long over

As tough as the past month and a half has been for all investors, anyone who's invested in oil and gas stocks has experienced an absolutely brutal ride. The writing was on the wall in early

The COVID-19-induced stock market crash isn't the first decline I've experienced as an investor, but it's been a challenging one to grapple with. During past downturns, I've only had to worry about

We are living through a truly unprecedented moment in American and global history.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has, as of March 27, infected more than 586,000 people worldwide, with the

The coronavirus pandemic is ravaging the world. More than 1 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and tens of thousands of those have died. Attempts to arrest the spread of this deadly

Stocks fell last week as the coronavirus' spread continued to dramatically depress economic activity around the world. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 shed roughly 2.5%, and

Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) fell 30.8% in March and are now down 53.4% year to date. The brick-and-mortar retailer was not immune to the broad market sell-off of most retailers'

Shares of online services specialist Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) rose 10.2% in March 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. This fairly modest gain was a significant achievement in

Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) has enacted a set of temporary job cuts. A company official said in an interview with BNN Bloomberg published on Friday that it has furloughed 200 staff members at its

Marijuana dispensaries in Ontario will have to close during the current phase of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, the government of the Canadian province updated its list of