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Critics Attack Airline Buybacks as Executives Seek Coronavirus Bailout: Here's What They're Missing
The airline industry has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which globally is expected to cost the carriers more than $100 billion in lost revenue. The transportation grid has come to a near
How Reliable Is Dow’s 12% Dividend Yield?
Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) is a massive industrial maker of coatings, paints, solvents, lubricants, packaging, and specialty polymers. Traditionally known as a stodgy and cyclical business, Dow's stock
Costco Won't Take Returns on Hoarded Items
Several social media accounts dedicated to covering Costco (NASDAQ: COST) have shown images of signs claiming the chain will no longer accept returns on toilet paper, paper towels, rice, water
Facebook Adds Hand Sanitizer, Wipes, and COVID-19 Tests to List of Banned Ads
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has added hand sanitizer, surface disinfecting wipes, and COVID-19 test kits to the list of ads it is banning on its platform. It's in addition to an existing ban on
3 Reasons You Should Avoid MongoDB -- Coronavirus Isn't One of Them
MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) released better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results this week. And with the recent market sell-off because of the coronavirus, the stock is off by about a third from
NYSE to Cease Floor Trading After 2 Test Positive for Coronavirus
Starting Monday, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) will temporarily halt its traditional floor trading and move to an electronic-trading-only model. Like many other adjustments and shutdowns by
Walmart Giving Hourly Workers $550 Million 'Mini Stimulus' During Pandemic
Hourly workers at Walmart (NYSE: WMT) are being given a "mini stimulus package" as the retail giant said it would distribute nearly $550 million worth of bonuses to them as a reward for the work
Apple Limiting Online iPhone Sales to 2 Per Customer
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is limiting iPhone sales to just two per customer at its online store. The restrictions are in place in numerous countries, including the U.S. and China, and comes on the heels
Intel Factories Still on Schedule For Deliveries Despite Coronavirus
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) CEO Bob Swan issued a letter to customers, partners, and employees on Thursday. While Swan confirmed the company's commitment to the "safety and well-being" of its workers, he
Why Apple Finally Embraced Toaster-Refrigerators
"You can converge a toaster and a refrigerator, but those things are probably not going to be pleasing to the user," Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook famously said in 2012, taking a jab at
Dollar General Closing Early, Hiring Workers to Meet Coronavirus Demand
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has been on the front lines of keeping Americans supplied during the coronavirus pandemic. The chain sells needed items including food, cleaning supplies, and other
Here's Why the Coronvirus Should Help Snap
Snap (NYSE: SNAP), the maker of the disappearing messages app Snapchat, is taking a beating in the markets, like most tech stocks, as the COVID-19 outbreak spreads across the globe.
But with more
Shopify Stock Is the Tesla of E-Commerce
Battleground stocks come in all flavors and industries, so perhaps this isn't the first time you've seen Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) singled out in the same sentence -- or even
Cresco Labs Keeping Marijuana Dispensaries Open as Permitted
On Thursday, Cresco Labs (OTC: CRLBF) updated investors and other interested parties about its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The vertically integrated cannabis company said it will keep its
3 Reasons Apple Isn't Buying Disney
There are going to be a lot of buyouts at the other end of this COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Cash-rich companies are going to feast on the broken, picking up important puzzle pieces that are
Is Now a Good Time To Buy Stocks?
You are not alone if you're an investor spending some sleepless nights scared that your savings may be lost, and wondering whether it's time to just get out of the stock market. The extremely
Berkshire’s Recent Purchases Show Why Value Investing Still Works
While high-momentum stocks have completely dominated cheaper value stocks over the past decade since the 2008 global financial crisis, recent events have turned the tables in a big way. There's no
U.S. Retailers Work to Adapt to Coronavirus Closures
As government policymakers all over the U.S. have separately made decisions to close public schools and prohibit large gatherings, retailers have jumped on the bandwagon to temporarily close brick
General Mills Details Its Recent Demand Spike
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) recently announced several pieces of good news for investors. The consumer foods giant managed to meet its growth targets for the fiscal third quarter, and its short-term
These 4 Top Stocks Are Bear-Market Tested
2020 has brought investors the first bear market in over a decade. The S&P 500 Index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has lost more than 25% so far this year, falling more than 30% from its highest levels set just
Lost Your Job During the COVID-19 Outbreak? Here's What You Need to Know About Filing for Unemployment
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, workers are already feeling the pain. An estimated 18% of employees have already been laid off or seen their hours cut in the past few
Investors: You're About to Make Your Worst Mistake
After more than a decade of steadily rising prices, the stock market has gone into freefall in the past month. Uncertainty about the COVID-19 pandemic has the entire world more nervous than ever
Why Kinder Morgan Is a Great Dividend Stock to Buy During the Sell-Off
After the recent drop in oil prices, it's more important than ever to select energy stocks with caution. Companies that have less direct exposure to commodity prices are likely to perform better in
With Coronavirus Fears and Bailout Rumors Looming, Should You Buy or Sell Boeing Stock Right Now?
The global aviation business is screeching to a halt in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even airlines that are usually top performers have seen revenue drop toward zero and are on track to burn



