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It would have been difficult to predict that after losing more than a third of its value between mid-February and late March, the broader market would come roaring back, not only recovering all its

It's been a rough year for oil giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM).

First, the oil-price crash cut its share price in half. Then, the coronavirus pandemic caused global fuel demand to dry up. Adding insult

You miss all of the shots you don't take. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Both well-known adages are true, especially when it comes to investing. You have to take a risk to make money

You may be tempted to sign up for Social Security ahead of full retirement age (FRA) to get your money sooner. You're allowed to claim benefits as early as age 62, whereas FRA doesn't kick in until

J.P. Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa has been the biggest General Electric (NYSE: GE) bear on Wall Street in recent years. He foresaw many of GE's stumbles, repeatedly urging the bank's clients to sell

Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) is shaping up to be a leader in the fast-growing offshore wind industry, but no one is talking about it. Maybe it's because Equinor is currently Norway's largest oil and gas

Investors have been bullish on Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) this summer, especially since Aug. 26, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the company's BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid

Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) is a well-known Canadian marijuana company, boasting the highest market cap in its sector at $5.96 billion. Canopy Growth grabbed investor attention (and a boost in cash)

Dividend stocks haven't given investors much love this year. Dividend cuts are at their highest level since the financial crisis, as more than 750 companies, including over 60 members of the S&P

Strong performance for technology companies amid this year's unprecedented conditions stems from businesses in the sector being relatively insulated from coronavirus-related pressures that impacted

You can't hop on a Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) cruise these days, but you can hop on Carnival stock. Shares of the world's largest cruise line operator reflect the uncertainty that the industry

Shares of electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) soared 74.2% in August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. On the last day of the month, Tesla's stock split five for

Social Security pays the average senior today about $1,500 a month, or $18,000 a year. That's a nice chunk of money to supplement outside income sources, but it's certainly not enough to live

With the Federal Reserve promising actions that will keep interest rates negligible at best for quite a while, a retirement portfolio built around businesses that pay investors a steady stream of

"Overpriced." "Too expensive." A "bubble about to burst." These are just a few of the terms people have been using to describe the red-hot stock market lately. And they've got a point: The S&P 500

Renewable energy is one of the most disruptive forces in the energy industry in the past decade. Wind and solar have upended traditional coal and natural gas power plants' business models, while

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has had a remarkable year, with its shares up more than 350% in 2020 even after a recent hiccup thanks to the growing investor excitement about the auto industry going electric.

Your choice about when you claim Social Security retirement benefits shapes the amount of income you have throughout your later years.

Unfortunately, millions of Americans, including nearly 7 in 10

It seems we're nearing the finale of the coronavirus vaccine race. Eight programs have reached late-stage clinical testing, and the U.S. has vowed to help usher a possible vaccine to market by

Marketing campaigns have started touting the nation-spanning launch of 5G mobile networks, promising faster download speeds and better reliability. But there's one catch: You'll need a new phone

Warren Buffett is about as different from the stereotypical Robinhood investor as you can get. Having just turned 90 years old, he's very experienced. He's arguably the most famous investor of all

This has been quite the history-making year on Wall Street. In no particular order, we've witnessed:

And at the end of August, we added yet another first to the list: electric vehicle (EV)

You've probably heard of analysis paralysis. It's what happens when you can't make a decision because you overthink the situation. Analysis paralysis is a common challenge with investing. After all

One or more drugmakers with COVID-19 vaccines in development could make a fortune very soon. The global market for vaccines against the novel coronavirus could reach $20 billion next year.

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When the markets went over a cliff in March, there were plenty of bargains available for investors to add to their portfolios. And if you did buy stocks during that time, chances are you're enjoying