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The coronavirus pandemic has created major risks for aircraft leasing companies. Air travel demand evaporated earlier this year, putting many airlines at risk of defaulting on their aircraft leases

In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Chris Hill chats with Motley Fool analysts Jason Moser and Ron Gross about the latest headlines from Wall Street. They start the show with the new lineup of

Reaching the million-dollar mark by retirement age is a challenge, but it's not impossible. There are approximately 233,000 people with at least $1 million in their 401(k) accounts, according to

It's a tough investing choice. On the one hand, beaten-down shares of Boeing (NYSE: BA) could be ready to rebound now that its troubled 737 MAX jet has been (re)cleared for takeoff. On the other

Disney's (NYSE: DIS) original theme park in California isn't going to open anytime soon. The state finally offered guidelines for its regional amusement parks and other gated attractions to reopen

In this Fool Live video, Healthcare and Cannabis Bureau Chief Corinne Cardina and longtime Motley Fool contributor Brian Orelli discuss whether there's money to be made from the coronavirus vaccines

Shares of next-gen internet infrastructure outfit Fastly (NYSE: FSLY) have been living up to their name this year. With Web traffic soaring during the pandemic, the company has picked up plenty of

The gig economy is currently under attack in California, and part of former Vice President Joe Biden's platform involves widening the battleground to the other 49 states. Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft

The efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 around the globe have adversely affected even the most elite companies, but many of those top performers are using their powerful positions and large cash

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Average mortgage rates for Oct. 21 remain very competitive. With rates repeatedly hitting new lows in recent months, well-qualified borrowers can secure affordable

The magic number for those planning to max out their 401(k)s this year is $19,500, though those 50 and older can bump this up to $26,000. It's a lofty goal, but reaching it can go a long way toward

The high-growth communications specialist Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) announced plenty of new exciting products and features during its Zoomtopia user conference last week. In addition

While Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) off-price Nordstrom Rack business has had its fair share of ups and downs in recent years, it has been the company's primary growth driver over the past decade. Last

When we think about the things we'll spend money on during retirement, a few common items may come to mind: housing, transportation, food, entertainment, and Medicare premiums. But there's one major

Social Security benefits are an important source of retirement income, but you may not get to keep all the money you receive from this entitlement program. In fact, there's a chance you could be

The odds are good you occasionally drive by one, even if you have never set foot inside one. Dollar General (NYSE: DG) operates more than 16,700 stores in 46 states and notably targets the smaller

In this episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill chats with Motley Fool analyst Jim Gillies about the latest headlines from Wall Street. They answer a couple of listeners' questions. They talk about

Just because a stock is trading below $20 per share doesn't necessarily mean it's cheap. A company's valuation and share price should be viewed in relation to factors including sales, earnings, and

Chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), best known for its PC and data center processors that have long dominated both markets, is also one of the leading manufacturers of NAND memory chips, which are used

Juicy growth story stocks are always enticing, but consistent income is an important component of wealth building as well. For investors in or nearing retirement, reliable income is absolutely

The early retirees behind the movement known as Financial Independence Retire Early (or FIRE) often tell a story of extreme frugality. They buy secondhand. They biked to the office back when they

Thus far, 2020 has been a forgettable year for shareholders in the alcoholic beverage industry. Sure, the pandemic lifted demand for some popular brands as at-home consumption spiked in niches like

2020 has been a year that Wall Street and the investment community won't soon forget, and there are still more than 10 weeks to go.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has spurred

Will the stock market crash following the November election or perhaps in the weeks leading up to it? That's the big question on every investor's mind right now.

While the idea of a stock market

Fastly (NYSE: FSLY) stock has been on a tear this year, with shares up 317% year-to-date even after some steep price drops this month. The cloud services company's stock price has risen this year as