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The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is triggering an unprecedented wave of travel bans, border closures, and lockdowns. Many countries have also ordered malls, cafes, cinemas, and other areas where

The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our society, fundamentally changing the way we currently live. It's also wreaked havoc on the economy, and there's a good chance you've

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has gutted many dividend stocks over the past month, as investors worried that the abrupt disruptions of cash flows would force companies to cut or suspend

The S&P 500 fell more than 30% in only 30 days, one of the sharpest and quickest market declines in the past half-century. Market drops of 30% are rare things -- they've happened only about once

A steaming hot cup of coffee perks you up and delivers a nice dose of antioxidants. But that same cup of joe can also raise your blood pressure and make you jittery. The Fed's recent cut to interest

Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), the e-commerce software company, has been one of the best-performing stocks in recent memory. Shares nearly tripled in 2019, and they were following a similar trajectory this

While Square's (NYSE: SQ) seller ecosystem is facing a massive challenge during the coronavirus pandemic, its consumer-facing Cash App is holding up quite well. In fact, CEO Jack Dorsey told

The energy sector has been hit by a triple whammy, and the pain is being felt throughout the broader industry. Even historically more conservative corners of the space, like the midstream niche, are

Zillow Group's (NASDAQ: ZG)(NASDAQ: Z) stock has been crushed during the current coronavirus downturn, having fallen from a February high of $66 per share to a recent low of $24 per share. That was

The stock market may be the greatest long-term wealth creator, but it's not without its fair share of corrections and bear markets. The current bear market we're in just happens to be the steepest

An experimental treatment could become easier to get a hold of for hospitals with increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients. Gilead Sciences, (NASDAQ: GILD) a biopharmaceutical company, has already

Down as much as 65% during the coronavirus crash, shares of Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) have been punished along with the rest of the restaurant industry. On one hand, that makes sense. Americans

While its shares haven't been immune to the recent stock market slump, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is defying gravity lately. The stock is up 5% in the past three months even as the S&P 500 dived 20% on

The current market meltdown has definitely precipitated valuations we haven't seen in a long time in certain sectors. The COVID-19 breakout has caused the government to order a sudden stop to a wide

Like its rivals, Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) and Carnival (NYSE: CCL), Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) has seen its business completely halted in the wake of efforts to stem the worldwide

The best dividend stocks have this charming tendency to come attached to incredibly boring business models. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, as boring and predictable companies of

The market has been in turmoil from the COVID-19 outbreak. However, I've continued to invest during these turbulent times. One area I've focused on is renewable energy, which I think is one of the

The closer you get to retirement, the more excited you might feel thinking about a period of life when your days are yours to enjoy and you don't have to punch a clock or report to an office. But

Investing during a global pandemic is not easy.

It's even more challenging for retirees, as you may not have the time to wait for the market to recover if you need the money to help you pay your

The coronavirus has thrown a bit of a wrench into the banking industry's plans for stock buybacks. On one hand, bank stocks have been hammered, with many now trading below book value. Similar to the

Some Wall Street pundits are recommending certain stocks based entirely on a COVID-19 thesis. That's true of connected-fitness equipment company Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON). Many analysts recently

The coronavirus outbreak has been particularly lethal for the retail sector. The industry has been dealing with a variety of problems -- from store shutdowns to declines in tourism to a drop in

Imagine no longer having to pay your student loans. What would that do for your life?

Nearly 45 million Americans owe a collective $1.59 trillion in student loans, and for many, those monthly

In late 2016, investors were shocked to learn that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) had invested in the four largest U.S. airlines: American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL)

The past five weeks have been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for Wall Street and Main Street. Through this past Thursday, March 26, the benchmark S&P 500 had recorded its seven-biggest