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Gene editing is easily one of the most exciting areas in the biotech landscape right now. Promising to offer treatments for conditions previously written off as incurable, gene-editing technology

The retail apocalypse could cause up to 12,000 store closures in the U.S. this year, according to Coresight Research. Traditional malls are withering as superstores, warehouse retailers, and

Dividend King 3M (NYSE: MMM) is set to be one of the most interesting stocks of 2020. With a market cap hovering around $96 billion, a dividend yield of 3.4%, and a 60-year history of raising its

Another streaming video service? That's the plan from Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA), or more specifically, its NBCUniversal division. We don't know all the details just yet, but we do know the name will

Over the past year, ear-worn devices have emerged as the most promising growth category within the broader wearables market. Market researcher IDC has been raising its forecasts for wearables all

When was the last time you heard anyone talk about inflation? Probably in 2015 when the New England Patriots won the Super Bowl using underinflated footballs -- no doubt a more popular topic than

Asian e-commerce has been a tough nut to crack for Western companies. The Chinese market has significant regulatory limitations, and it can be difficult to cater to local tastes in other markets

Fast-food chains have been getting quite a bit of attention in recent months. New chicken sandwiches have created long lines and plant-based burgers have caused a stir. Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) made

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) last week reported record revenue for the quarter, but the stock market still isn't happy. Considering the overall outlook for retail and a few key points in

You might not usually think of the U.S. energy industry and the USMCA -- the proposed U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal that's been called "new NAFTA" and "NAFTA 2.0" -- at the same time.

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Real estate investment trust (REIT) Realty Income (NYSE: O) is one of the largest and most successful players in the net lease space. It is, without a doubt, a bellwether name that dividend

Everyone has been guilty of wasting money on occasion. Whether you impulsively bought a pair of shoes, spent too much on groceries and ended up tossing out spoiled food, or signed up for monthly

This past year has been one to forget for many cannabis stocks, and the bad news for many marijuana companies is that the worst may not be over yet. But these two stocks could see a lot of growth in

Visa (NYSE: V) is one of the largest global payment technology companies in the world. Its name is synonymous with convenience and reliability, and its cards are accepted by a wide variety of

Business services specialist Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) reported earnings this Tuesday evening, covering the results of the second quarter in fiscal year 2020. The provider of uniform rentals, fire

Two Western companies entered the promising Indian digital media market earlier this year: Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) and YouTube, the Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary. Spotify launched

Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) recently announced earnings results that did little to change the investing picture that has taken shape over the last few quarters. The restaurant stock is still

The federal government was set to run out of funds by Friday, Dec. 20, which injected a rare sense of bipartisan urgency into Congress this week. The legislative branch proposed a new federal budget

The tobacco industry has been a cash cow for investors for decades, and Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has successfully sustained its position atop the U.S. tobacco industry through thick and thin. Despite

When you're married, budgeting becomes a lot more complicated because both spouses have to get on the same page. Otherwise, you set yourself up for a busted budget and money fights if either partner

The impressive headlines were enough to grab investors' attention last week. Not only did Tandem Diabetes (NASDAQ: TNDM) win the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's clearance of its new insulin pump

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is the leading drugmaker in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disease that causes infections to several organs, including the lungs

Growth stocks are always an attractive buy for investors. Driven by robust top-line growth, these stocks generally trade at a premium. This means high-growth stocks tend to outpace the broader

The 2010s have been a rough decade for the retail industry.

The rise of e-commerce has pressured business models like department stores and malls and has forced once-ubiquitous retailers like