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Shopify Just Had Its Best Quarter Ever
It's been a rocketship ride for shareholders as Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) stock has more than doubled since the beginning of the year, and orbited past 10-bagger status for those who have held for the
4 Back-to-School Stocks That Will Win in the New Normal
Kids are going back to school across the country, and it's obviously really different this time. Parents and students will still be spending money ahead of the new school year, but that money won't
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks were mixed last week, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) edging back into record territory, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) adding to its losses. The Dow is now down
Apple Stock's Next Stop: $600?
Earlier this year, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives suggested that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) could reach a market cap of $2 trillion by the end of 2021, thanks in large part to a "valuation rerating" that has
Don't Buy This Mall REIT's Bankruptcy Bounce
Mall owner CBL & Associates (NYSE: CBL) has been struggling for years. As a result, it has been teetering on the brink of bankruptcy ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States.
Last
How Many People on Social Security Still Get Paper Checks?
More than 60 million people receive Social Security benefits. For many of them, the money they get from the federal program represents most or all of the income they receive from all sources. It's
3 Recent IPOs to Add to Your Watchlist
When a "hot" company conducts an initial public offering (IPO), it usually takes off like a rocket and gets a lot of attention. Other companies quickly sink for a variety of reasons. Certainly
Are You on Track for Retirement? Here's How to Know
Many people worry about whether they'll have enough money in retirement to live comfortably and pursue the goals they set for themselves. If you're curious as to how you're doing with regard to
If You Invested $1,000 in Novavax Stock in January, This Is How Much You'd Have Now
Every once in a while, a stock delivers returns to investors that are hard to believe.
Novavax's (NASDAQ: NVAX) performance in 2020 is one such occasion. The vaccine development company has
3 Small-Cap Stocks With Big-Cap Potential
It's been a tough year for small-cap stocks.
The Russell 2000 (INDEX:^RUT) small-cap index is still down 6% year-to-date, trailing both the S&P 500, which has gained 5% and the Nasdaq, which has
This Energy Company Feels Strongly About the Sustainability of Its 14.5%-Yielding Dividend
Units of master limited partnership MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) have tumbled about 30% this year, pushing the yield on its distribution up to an eye-popping 14.5%. Weighing on the midstream company are a
Why Roku Stock Is Headed Higher
The stock market has officially rebounded, rising to all-time highs. That's exciting. However, when the market was down over 30%, it was easier to identify stocks trading at bargain prices. The
Finally, Some Good News for Disney
The coronavirus pandemic is hurting many businesses around the world. The outbreak especially affects Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) due to the physical nature of its operations: Cruises, theme parks, and
3 Stocks to Build Your Portfolio Around
As they build a robust portfolio, many investors will seek companies with solid long-term growth prospects. With growth as the portfolio's foundation, they can then sprinkle on a layer of dividends
Is American Airlines Stock a Buy?
It's been a tough year for airline stocks, and few carriers have experienced more turbulence than American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL).
American shares lost 60% of their value during a five-week
The Key Difference Between Walmart and Target's Earnings Reports
Both Target (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) shared spectacular second-quarter earnings results earlier this month. But their stocks saw very different fates. Target shares soared more than 12%
Got $5,000 to Invest? These 3 Stocks Offer Explosive Potential Gains
Every investor dreams of finding a groundbreaking stock, riding it to untold riches, and retiring to an island getaway. The problem is that it isn't as easy as it sounds. A multitude of investors
Better Coronavirus Stock: CureVac vs. Moderna
U.S. investors' enthusiasm over Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) began earlier this year after the biotech launched its effort to develop a novel coronavirus vaccine. CureVac (NASDAQ: CVAC) hasn't generated
5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Watch
This year has been a challenging one for income investors. Many companies cut or suspended their dividends due to the uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Meanwhile, several other payouts are at risk of
3 International Companies Whose Products You'll Soon Use
Most Americans likely use products from foreign companies -- including cars, phones, PCs, and gaming consoles -- each day. However, investors might not pay much attention to these brands as
Ulta Beauty Earnings: What to Watch
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) shares have been unusually volatile in 2020, with returns for the year ranging from robust 20% gains to losses of over 40%. Those swings reflect investors' uncertainty
JetBlue Is Still Going to London in 2021
Last year, JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) made a long-awaited announcement that it would enter the transatlantic market with flights to London in 2021. JetBlue converted 13 of its Airbus A321neo
What You Can Learn About Business From Taylor Swift
The music industry has a reputation for taking advantage of the artists it employs. Performers often sign bad deals and end up not making much money as they generate millions for others. While
3 E-Commerce Stocks That Have a Killer Advantage
As Foolish investors, we're always looking for companies with competitive advantages, or "economic moats." A favorite characteristic of Warren Buffett, an economic moat is a structural advantage
Is Front Yard Residential a Buy?
Tough economic times generally spell trouble for merger activity, especially in the financial sector. For instance, we saw the merger between Simon Property Group and Taubman Centers run aground in