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Google Just Made Sure It's Going to Win the Smart TV War
Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) flagship company Google has all but ensured it's going to become the dominant name in connected televisions. With most investors consumed by coronavirus
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees With Money To Invest In The Bear Market
Dividend stocks provide many people with a viable option for retirement income. The S&P 500 average dividend stands at approximately 2.4%, exceeding what most bank-related instruments yield in a
Now Is the Time to Buy These 5 Brand-Name Stocks
The past four weeks have arguably been unlike anything Wall Street and Main Street have ever seen. Volatility has been through the roof, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average logging eight of its 10
Is Snap’s Biggest Advertiser Also Its Biggest Adversary?
Snap's (NYSE: SNAP) Snapchat is one of the top social media platforms for U.S. teens. According to Piper Jaffray's fall survey of teen interests, 81% of teens regularly use the app, while Facebook's
IPO Report Card: Zoom Stock Gains 200% in a Volatile Market
Shares of Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) are trading at about $124 at the time of this writing. The stock has returned over 200% in less than a year, compared to a 17% decline for the S&P
Tesla to Shut Down California Factory Next Week
Following recent pressure from local authorities, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced Thursday afternoon that it is shutting down its factory in Fremont, California, next week. The move, of course, is in
Is Now a Good Time to Buy Beyond Meat Stock?
As of this writing, there's never been a better time for normal investors to buy shares of plant-based meat company Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND). The company had its initial public offering (IPO) in
Will Preferred Stocks Weather the Coronavirus Storm?
With the stock market facing its first bear market since 2008, investors are scurrying to seek out investments that can hold their own amid dramatic levels of uncertainty. With the COVID-19 pandemic
The Worst Mistake Nike Investors Can Make Right Now
As the coronavirus outbreak expands worldwide, the news is getting worse and worse for Nike (NYSE: NKE). The athletic-wear giant in February temporarily closed about half of its stores in China
Marriott Will Get Past the Coronavirus
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has taken it on the chin over the last month, with shares down some 40% in that time. That's not surprising, with the novel coronavirus pandemic leading to
Marriott Withdraws 2020 Guidance Due to Coronavirus
In what can't be considered a great surprise, hotelier Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has withdrawn the guidance for its current 2020 fiscal year. The reason, of course, is the sudden and
Retailers Are Turning Their Backs on Amazon’s Cashierless Tech
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently announced it would sell Amazon Go's automated checkout technology to other retailers. Shoppers will be able to enter stores by scanning their credit cards, cameras and
5 Types of Small Businesses Getting Hammered Right Now
With COVID-19 forcing millions of Americans into their homes on virtual lockdown, small businesses everywhere are already struggling to keep the lights on. Others, meanwhile, are being forced to
3 Dividend Stocks to Bankroll Your Retirement
It's been a wild couple of weeks in the market, with stocks falling left and right, and the P/E ratio on the S&P 500 falling from a pricey 25 to a much more accessible 18 (as of the close of trading
7 Big Businesses Chipping in to Help Fight the Coronavirus
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc, numerous companies have stepped up to assist their employees and customers whose lives have been disrupted by the outbreak.
There are many other
3 Reasons the Sky's the Limit for MongoDB
MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) reported the financial results of its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter after the market close on Tuesday, and the company continued to deliver outstanding results. Revenue grew 44%
3 Signs Your Retirement Savings Will Last a Lifetime
When you're saving for retirement, the ultimate goal is to squirrel away enough to last the rest of your life. However, that's much easier said than done.
The median amount baby boomers have saved
High-Yield Nucor in 5 Charts
The stock of Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE), one of the largest steel mills in the United States, has fallen hard lately. Down more than 55% from its early 2018 highs, investors have an opportunity
Better Buy: General Electric vs. Coca-Cola
General Electric (NYSE: GE) or Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO)? Let's take a look at which of these two iconic companies is looking more attractive right now on a risk/reward basis and why. While both
3 Stocks to Build Your Portfolio Around
With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, stocks have been hit hard over the last month. Grounding your portfolio with strong companies that will remain relevant long into the future is a good way
2 Attractive Dividend Stocks to Buy Amid the Coronavirus Sell-Off
The downturn fueled by the novel coronavirus has gone from bad to worse as investors fear the potential economic implications of the pandemic. Not surprisingly, the stock market crash of 2020 may
These Are Americans' 5 Biggest Financial Regrets
If you have financial regrets, you aren't alone. In fact, a whopping 85% of all Americans wish they hadn't made certain mistakes with their money, according to a recent study conducted by Laurel
1 Stock With a 4% Dividend Yield to Buy in the Coronavirus Sell-Off
It's been a volatile 30 days for investors. The S&P 500 has slid about 29% over the past month, with many growth stocks getting hit even harder.
With so many portfolios getting rocked, some
Coronavirus Market Selloff: Should You Buy Stocks Right Now?
The past several weeks have tested the mettle of even the most experienced investor, with the ongoing uncertainty brought on by the outbreak of illness caused by the COVID-19 novel coronavirus
Better Coronavirus Stock: Inovio Pharmaceuticals or GlaxoSmithKline?
Drugmakers big and small are pulling out all the stops to develop treatments and vaccines for novel coronavirus disease COVID-19. Two that threw their hats into the ring early are Inovio