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Shares of Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) lost 25.5% in value last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The department store delivered lower-than-expected earnings results for the

It would be easy to chalk up technological developments from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) as par for the course. The company is perpetually throwing spaghetti on the wall to see what sticks.

A recent

This year has been a whirlwind for investors, with the stock market hitting rock bottom and then soaring to record highs within just a few months. This volatility can make it challenging to

Stocks rose last week, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 gained close to 2%. The uptick pushed the S&P further into positive territory this year, up 4%, while the Dow is still

Shares of Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) shed 12.8% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That's the second steepest drop the stock has suffered this year, after its

2020 has been a turbulent year in the global economy, the stock market, and life in general. It's an unprecedented, intimidating environment for anyone planning for retirement, and it requires

U.S. auto demand crashed earlier this year as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country in March and April. This drove huge share-price declines for auto stocks. Shares of industry leader

More than 60 million Americans get Social Security payments right now. Tens of millions more expect to file for benefits in the coming years. The money they'll get from the program is vital for

Because of the coronavirus, millions of Americans are struggling to pay their bills. Some may be seeking debt settlement or loan modification programs that change the terms of their repayment plans.

On Friday evening, Dr. Sean P. Conley, President Trump's physician, sent the White House Press Secretary a health update with the permission of the President. Dr. Conley states the President's

Shares of Olin (NYSE: OLN) rose 10% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, mostly after announcing in the middle of the month that it would be partially redeeming $600

Hardly a day goes by without a couple of loud Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) headlines. The maker of vegetable-based meat substitutes is tapping into the zeitgeist of 2020 in a way that few other

Times are crazy with the coronavirus, a global recession, a presidential election, and surging valuations across multiple asset classes. Young professionals who have only seen their 401(k) balance

The beaten-down oil patch hasn't had much good news of late. However, that changed earlier this week when Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and WPX Energy (NYSE: WPX) revealed that they would combine in a

Shares of quick-turn contract manufacturer Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) dropped 11.9% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. 

For context, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes

Somewhere on your company's HR website, you'll find a 401(k) plan document (or similar) that outlines the rules and regulations behind your firm's retirement structure. While it's common knowledge

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) stock rocketed 29.4% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For context, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes fell 3.8% and 5.2%

There's a reason so many seniors wind up claiming Social Security at 62: It's the earliest age to file for benefits. But there's a downside to signing up for Social Security that young. Doing so

As expected, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported a record number of vehicle deliveries in its third quarter. The total number of deliveries, however, was even greater than analysts' average forecast

Dividends are great wealth builders. That's evident from the data as companies that consistently increase their dividends tend to routinely beat the market. While that suggests investors should

Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) has been on a roll this year, which is a nice change after its weak results coming into 2020. In fiscal 2019, same-store sales rose by a tepid 0.3%.

By contrast, the retailer

There's no question that Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) has been one of the top "coronavirus stocks" of the year. The connected fitness specialist has gone from a controversial, unprofitable, and hyped-up

It would be easy to argue that U.S. steel giant Nucor (NYSE: NUE) is one of the best-run steel companies on the planet. A 47-year streak of annual dividend increases in a highly cyclical industry

The renewable energy industry is starting to break out. With costs coming down and new technologies emerging, the sector appears headed for accelerated growth over the next five years.

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Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is making it easier for users to message each other across its family of apps. CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his plans to integrate the back end of all of Facebook's apps in