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The Gap (NYSE: GPS), the trend-setting store for the cool crowd in the 80s and 90s, has been losing ground for a while now. Reasons are many, and some, like the decline in traffic at malls -- where

Many investors like to focus on particular sectors of the stock market. By identifying broader trends and looking at how they affect companies in different industries, you can come up with a

We think of retirement as a single milestone -- the day you finally exit the workforce for good. But when it comes to retirement benefits, there are actually six major milestones set by the federal

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought a host of technologies that make everyday tasks easier. The most widely used examples include providing more relevant internet searches

Shares of video-conferencing company Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) are up over 10% in the past month as investors cheer robust top-line growth. In the third quarter of fiscal 2020, it

Shares of artificial intelligence (AI) company Cerence (NASDAQ: CRNC) surged 45.4% in December, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. It was a significant improvement in the

Over the course of the past six months or so, a debate has swirled around DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH). The company's co-founder and board chairman Charlie Ergen has suggested the organization could

Stocks rose throughout 2019, but investor satisfaction fell. That's what a recent survey from E*Trade Financial (NASDAQ: ETFC) found. It seems 48% of self-directed investors are dissatisfied with

Thanks to excellent marketing, Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) is one of the hottest brands in fitness right now. The company that wants to sell sweatholics a $2,245 exercise bike (or $4,000+

Medicare isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Many seniors, in fact, opt for Medicare Advantage over original Medicare because it offers certain benefits, like coverage for additional services (think

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has proven to be one of the keys to unlocking a treasure trove of oil and gas trapped in tight rock formations. It has almost single-handedly turned the U.S. into

Mutual funds often appeal to investors who don't have time to follow individual stocks. These funds, which include a diverse range of investments, are actively managed by portfolio managers. When

Shares of e-commerce site for handmade goods Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) didn't fare so hot in 2019. Off to the races early and rallying 50% higher in the first quarter, the stock subsequently reversed

There is a lot to like about The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD). Thanks to its innovative solutions, the ad-tech company outperformed the broader online advertising market over the last few years, all

Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) has been one of the biggest IPO success stories in the market in recent years. Shares of the used-car dealer are up more than 700% since their 2017 IPO, following a 181% jump

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Fire TV closed out 2019 with 40 million active users around the world. That's significantly more than the 32.3 million rival Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) reported it closed out the

Shares of Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) beat a booming market last month, gaining 11% compared to a 3% spike in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The increase

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has successfully wrestled back some market share from Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) in the desktop CPU market. The company launched its third-generation Ryzen desktop

The cannabis industry was supposed to be unstoppable in 2019, with Canada launching derivatives and a number of U.S. states delivering strong organic growth. But reality hadn't come close to

The start of a new year is a popular time to assess our habits and pledge to do better. And for many folks, that means eating right and hitting the gym.

Here's the problem with gym memberships

Entertainment giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) first started offering video streaming services in 2007. The company's decision to shift its focus away from its DVD rental business proved to be a shrewd

At a retail level, the alcohol business is highly fragmented. There are 34,000 different liquor stores operating in the United States alone, and the top 50 companies involved make less than a

Warren Buffett added billions of dollars to his net worth in 2019. Most of his personal fortune consists of shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B), which delivered a gain of 11%

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) are two pharma stocks that haven't performed well lately. Over the last 12 months, AbbVie's shares are down by 2%, while Biogen's stock is down by 10%

Genome-sequencing company Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN), abandoning the takeover of smaller competitor Pacific Biosciences (NASDAQ: PACB), lost it $98 million and a year of its time. One would have