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The $49-billion asset First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is merging with the $61-billion asset CIT Group (NYSE: CIT) in an all-stock deal that will create the 19th largest bank in the U.S

Albertsons (NYSE: ACI) went public in late June, and as it prepares to release its second-quarter earnings report next week, the second largest pure-play supermarket chain announced it would begin

It's a no brainer that healthcare is shifting away from "fee for service" and more toward "value-based care". As this shift continues, innovative companies focusing on wholistic, patient-centric

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been all the rage this year. The company's graphics processing units -- traditionally used for high-end video game graphics -- are picking up steam in data centers. It

Around half of all older Americans aren't expecting much from Social Security. According to recent research from the Society of Actuaries, just 50% of pre-retirees expect their retirement benefits

Despite the hopes of an anxious world, and the pronouncements of high-profile individuals like President Donald Trump, Gilead Sciences' (NASDAQ: GILD) remdesivir is apparently not a game-changer for

The world is shifting toward increased use of electricity, often of the clean variety. Against that backdrop, investors looking to invest in an electric stock should take a closer look at boring old

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) issued a safety recall for 27,000 older exercise bikes Thursday, in partnership with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC. The voluntary recall

If you spent more money on food during the ongoing pandemic than you did on sneakers and sportswear, you'll understand why Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) sales were growing while Nike's (NYSE: NKE) were

In case you didn't get to spend enough money during Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) two-day Prime Day shopping marathon, the e-commerce giant has launched a new Holiday Dash sales event.

Beginning Friday

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has been in a thorn in Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) side in the central processing unit (CPU) market since the arrival of the former's Ryzen processors, which

Independent third-party microchip maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday, Oct. 15. The company, commonly known as TSMC, crushed Wall

Luxury home furnishings company RH (NYSE: RH) has enriched many investors over the years. Formerly known as Restoration Hardware, its stock has risen more than 1,500% since its IPO in Nov. 2012

Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) expansion from a textile company to a multinational conglomerate made Warren Buffett, who started buying shares of the company in the early 1960s

Between 2012 and 2018, Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) was one of the hottest oil stocks on the market, increasing by more than tenfold from its IPO price as the Permian Basin took center stage in

It's truly possible to invest a small amount of money in the stock market and see it grow into a large sum. That's one reason why stocks are a great wealth-building tool. Investing small amounts

After rising to an all-time high of nearly $138 in September, shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have pulled back a bit. The stock is now trading close to $120 -- 13% lower.  

Not only is Apple down

Expanding its presence abroad is one of Roku's (NASDAQ: ROKU) core growth strategies going forward, but one Wall Street analyst isn't so sure about the timeline. KeyBanc downgraded Roku shares this

It's no news to anyone that these are trying times for many companies. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, industries such as tourism and travel have been particularly hard hit by border closures

Given the current economic environment and analyst projections that there won't be much significant change in that environment a year from now, the banking sector will likely continue to face

It's been a rough year for Boeing (NYSE: BA) shareholders, as a one-two punch of issues with the company's 737 MAX coupled with a pandemic-induced falloff in aircraft demand has sent the shares

Investors are likely seeing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) discussed frequently in financial news and media, but it's probably less clear how to build them into a portfolio or if it's

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) will publish the first-quarter results of its fiscal year 2021 in just a few days. The consumer staples giant has attracted more investor attention lately as the pandemic

Mall owners were already feeling pressure from changing consumer shopping habits before the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic magnified their problems, forcing many malls to close for months

Fastly (NYSE: FSLY), a fast-growing content delivery network provider, may very well be a great company. It's certainly been a great stock this year: Through Oct. 14, shares of the growth darling