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Why I’m Betting on Valero’s Management
The economy has come to a screeching halt for the time being, and companies need cash in order to fulfill short-term obligations while some operations are shut down. But while other companies
McCormick’s Earnings Drop as COVID-19 Starts Affecting Global Spice Sales
McCormick (NYSE: MCK) is just starting to see an effect from the COVID-19 outbreak. The global spice and flavorings giant on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter results that showed mounting
Better Buy: Lumentum vs. Intel Corporation
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) provide crucial electronic components for multiple industries. Intel is the world's top manufacturer of CPUs for PCs and data centers, and Lumentum
Royal Caribbean Extends Shutdown and Its Much-Expanded Cancellation Policy
Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) has been shut down since mid-March. The cruise line has been forced to keep all of its ships docked as the coronavirus pandemic has spread around the world.
While any
Lockheed, Textron Set to Battle for Helicopter Air Superiority
The U.S. Army has narrowed a list of five contenders to build its new attack and reconnaissance helicopter down to two, setting up a showdown between Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Textron (NYSE:
Here's How the Wine Industry Is Answering Seltzer Mania
Wine sales in the United States fell last year for the first time in 25 years.
The culprit behind the decline isn't easy to pin down. Tariffs haven't helped the industry, to be sure, but interest
Low Oil Prices Aren't the Oil Industry's Biggest Problem Right Now
Crude oil prices have cratered over the past few weeks. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. oil price benchmark, has tumbled from the low $60s earlier this year to around $20 a barrel in recent days.
Should I Buy Facebook Stock Right Now?
The coronavirus pandemic is causing shockwaves around the world. Several countries, including the U.S., Italy, Spain, France, India, and others, have requested large swaths of their population stay
3 Big Red Flags for Real Estate Investors
Why worry? If you look only at the hard data, you'd think the real estate market is booming! A warm winter kept sales strong in the usually slow months of January and February. Average prices are
Winnebago Tells Investors the RV Market Will Recover
Investors were pleased with most of what they heard from Winnebago (NYSE: WGO) in its fiscal second quarter results. The recreational vehicle giant gained market share and grew sales across both its
3 Tax Tips in the Time of Coronavirus
With the COVID-19 crisis taking center stage for most news outlets, it's easy to forget about a nagging task that many Americans have yet to accomplish: filing taxes. If you still haven't checked
3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on equity markets. Indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have shown significant volatility. Double-digit percentage losses
The Top Work-From-Home Stock to Buy Now
The novel coronavirus pandemic and the actions taken by governments around the world to slow the spread of the virus are taking a huge toll on a wide variety of businesses. Few companies will escape
Women: 3 Facts That Complicate Your Retirement
On aging, pop star Rihanna said, "When I see myself as an old woman, I just think about being happy. And hopefully, I'll still be fly." Rihanna can worry about being fly while the rest of us focus
Can Social Security Beneficiaries Get a Stimulus Check?
Millions of Americans collect Social Security and use that income to cover their retirement expenses. If you're a current beneficiary, you may be wondering whether you're eligible to collect some
Gold to $3,000 by 2022? Sounds Crazy, but It Isn't
The past five-plus weeks have been historic in a number of ways. We've witnessed record-breaking volatility in the stock market, along with the steepest descent into bear market territory of all
Better Buy: MercadoLibre vs. Alphabet
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and its Google search engine are well known to consumers throughout the world. MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), not so much. It's an e-commerce powerhouse in
Is Abbott Labs Stock a Screaming Buy Because of Its Game-Changing COVID-19 Test?
One of the biggest problems for healthcare professionals in the coronavirus pandemic has been the lack of tests to determine if patients have been infected by the virus. And even when tests were
Is Pfizer a Great Stock to Buy During the Coronavirus Market Crash?
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) swam against the current last year. Unfortunately, it was a bad time to do so. While the S&P 500 Index soared nearly 29% higher, Pfizer's shares fell 10%.
So far in 2020, Pfizer
3 Surprises in Cronos Group's Delayed Q4 Earnings Update
Cronos Group (NASDAQ: CRON) was originally scheduled to report its Q4 results on Feb. 27, 2020. However, the company delayed this update because of a review by the Audit Committee of its board of
Better Buy: Square vs. American Express
Amid the market volatility, two financial services companies held investor presentations in the past several weeks. Digital payments ecosystem Square (NYSE: SQ) and financial services company
4 Stocks You'll Be Glad You Bought at These Prices
No one can tell you for certain whether this coronavirus bear market is over for good, or if another major sell-off is on the horizon. What is certain, though, is that while COVID-19 cases continue
Smart Ways to Use a Stimulus Check
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to approve a $2.2 trillion stimulus package on March 25. This bill provides substantial financial resources for small businesses and industries that have been hurt
You Can Now Raid Your Retirement Plan Early Without Penalty -- But Should You?
On March 27, President Trump approved a major stimulus package to provide economic relief for those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. That package includes, among other things, a $1,200 stimulus
These 5 Stocks Are Coronavirus Bargains
The coronavirus has paralyzed numerous businesses, while slowing down others. Many chains have been forced to close, while others operate under heavy restrictions as people follow stay-at-home