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After operating an all-Boeing (NYSE: BA) mainline fleet for years, Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) added Airbus (OTC: EADSY) planes to the mix when it acquired smaller rival Virgin America in late 2016. At

This has been a challenging year for Wall Street and investors. Regardless of whether you're new to the investment world or you've been investing for decades, the volatility we've witnessed in the

Estimating your retirement expenses ahead of time isn't always the easiest thing to do. Until you're actually in retirement, you may not realize how much you'll ultimately spend on things like

Altria (NYSE: MO), the largest tobacco company in America, was once considered a sound investment for conservative income investors. But over the past five years, Altria's stock has declined nearly

As the world holds its breath in hopes of vaccines, tests, or therapies to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, coronavirus stocks are among the hottest on the market. Between a barrage of breakthroughs

As usual, many of the biggest stock stories of the year so far have been about large-cap names. And as usual, that large-cap focus has steered investors away from some great opportunities offered by

After a rough September, during which the S&P 500 fell 4%, October seems like a great time for investors to scoop up some deals. And whether you're looking to boost your returns or just love to

For far too many Americans, retirement is filled with financial worries. But with the right moves, you can eliminate one big concern: paying income taxes on most (or even all) of your retirement

The stock market is up modestly heading into the final quarter of the year. Looking at just the 4% gain through September, you might guess 2020 was a normal period for investors, rather than one

The Motley Fool got a chance to chat with Melissa Kozak, RN, CRNI, and co-founder and CEO of Citus Health. Here's what she had to share about the future of digital health and how her company is

This has been a year that the investment community won't soon forget. We've witnessed incredible lows, with the benchmark S&P 500 losing over a third of its value in under five weeks, and monumental

Social Security can be a complicated topic, but if you expect to depend on your benefits at all in retirement, it's important to at least understand the basics.

The more you know about how the

Volatility has been the name of the game for investors in 2020. The widely followed S&P 500 has lost as much as 34%, regained it all back, and then some, and once again neared official correction

Square (NYSE: SQ) is losing a top figure in an important business division. The financial services company divulged in a regulatory filing that Jacqueline Reses, lead of its Square Capital unit, has

Shares of Chinese e-commerce upstart Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) plunged 16.6% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. There wasn't a whole lot of news on Pinduoduo during

Shares of homebuilder Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH) popped 15% in the month of September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The U.S. housing market has shirked COVID-19

Shares of 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) fell 18.6% in the month of September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The online education provider cooled off after the stock had run up

Shares of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB) rose 18.4% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after telling investors early in the month its business was

There's a more foolproof way to become a multi-millionaire than playing the lottery or trying to found a huge corporation. It starts with something you probably already have -- a retirement account

Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) slumped 13.9% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The electric vehicle (EV) company is one of the most hotly contested stocks on the

Shares of Snap (NYSE: SNAP) gained 15.6% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The social media platform was a winner during an otherwise tough month for tech stocks

With a market capitalization of $31 billion, Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) has experienced a meteoric rise during a turbulent year for much of the economy. The fitness company's revenue nearly doubled in

Shares of Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) fell 13.5% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The decline has brought the gene sequencing company's share price back down

Shares of BigCommerce Holdings (NASDAQ: BIGC) fell 29.3% during the month of September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The e-commerce software platform had a number of

Saving for retirement in an IRA is a good way to secure your financial future. But this year in particular, there may be a few specific moves you're thinking of making with your IRA that could