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It's been a busy holiday weekend at Central Florida's theme parks. Crowds and long lines are historically the norm in this industry over Labor Day weekend, but in this very unusual year after a very

Shares of Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS) rose 74.3% in August 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The market-beating surge was powered by a fantastic first-quarter earnings

Global e-commerce sales will soar to more than $6.5 trillion by 2023, up from $3.5 trillion in 2019, according to Statista. It's an enormous and rapidly expanding market -- one that will create

I took a look at three stocks to avoid last week, and I fell short. Just one of the three stocks moved higher, but it came through with a 10% surge to offset declines elsewhere. The three stocks I

Like many discount retailers such as Costco and Big Lots, BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) has enjoyed a strong sales and earnings boost from the coronavirus pandemic. With consumer budgets tightened

Investors love the consumer staples industry because of the steady growth it can deliver to its biggest players. It might not be exciting, but the profit stream from selling essentials like tissues

The stock of Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) outpaced a booming market in August, jumping 20% compared with the S&P 500's 7% increase, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

That uptick

The auto industry is marked by fierce competition. Yet with automakers forced to balance investments in new technologies like electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous vehicles (AVs), and fuel cells with

Shares of Elastic (NYSE: ESTC) climbed 12.8% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock gained ground thanks to broader market momentum, new feature and service

Shares of Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) outpaced a booming market in August. The stock rose 10%, compared with the S&P 500's 7% increase, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

That

Earnings season is slowing down a bit, but there are still some big companies to watch this week. Two big names in apparel and food/hospitality are on the docket. lululemon athletica (NASDAQ: LULU)

Shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) rose 11.4% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The blue chip semiconductor giant actually didn't have much in the way of news

Shares of EPAM Systems (NYSE: EPAM) climbed 12.8% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock climbed thanks to momentum for the broader market and second-quarter

Amazingly, one of the best-performing stocks this year has been Eastman Kodak (NYSE: KODK), returning more than 50% since Jan. 2. During the same time period, the S&P 500 index only returned 11%. 

The Dow Jones Industrial Index is often seen as a barometer of the largest U.S. industrial stocks. This month, the index got quite the shakeup, with three new additions displacing three other

 How much of your income should you be saving? The number varies based on your personal circumstances, but here's a general rule of thumb: Save 20% of your pre-tax income . That percentage may seem

A tumultuous 2020 has revealed the strengths and weaknesses of companies across the stock market spectrum. While many businesses have struggled to adjust to pandemic highs and lows, others have

The workplace-sponsored 401(k) is touted as one of the best places to save for retirement. And there's good reason for that. Contributions are pulled in from your paycheck and invested

Every year since 1894, the first Monday in September has been a federally recognized holiday to "celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers," according to the U.S. Department

Some workers may be getting what seems like a pleasant surprise in the near term. Thanks to President Trump's recently signed executive order, workers earning $104,000 a year or less, or $4,000 or

Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) climbed 11.5% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock rose in conjunction with momentum for the broader market and speculation that

Shares of HP (NYSE: HPQ) outpaced a booming market in August. The stock rose 11% compared with the S&P 500's 7% increase, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

That increased

Retail investors are playing a big role in the market in 2020, and Robinhood is one of the more popular online brokerages out there, especially for millennial investors. In May, the company said

You'd be forgiven if you saw the recent all-time highs of the stock market and thought the gains we've seen in 2020 are not sustainable. In fact, amid mounting unemployment, continued economic

Marijuana sales in the U.S. have been booming in 2020. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana and a flood of consumers have consistently bought cannabis