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Did the Albertson's IPO Affect Kroger Stock?
Kroger (NYSE: KR) stock has its fair share of challenges in past years amid competition from the likes of Walmart, Amazon, Target, and numerous local and regional grocery store competitors. Now
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Better Buy: Beyond Meat vs. Monster Beverage
The last decade has been incredibly disruptive to the status quo, and there could be plenty more in the next 10 years. Changes in consumer preferences and ideals have intersected with technology and
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Why PayPal Stock May Have More Room to Run
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, investors have been enthusiastic about the growth prospects of just about any company that does business online. That's why shares of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL)
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Forget Oilfield Services Stocks, Pipeline Stocks Are the Better Buy Right Now
The oil and gas sector is a volatile place right now, and there's a lot of danger. But there's also opportunity -- if you know where to look.
Here's why it could be better to invest in pipeline
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3 Top Stocks Under $20
By itself, the price of stock doesn't tell you anything about the real cost of an investment. A company priced at $50 per share could be far cheaper than one that's valued at $10 per share, which is
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How Much Will Wells Fargo Cut Its Dividend in the Third Quarter?
After the Federal Reserve announced it would be capping bank dividends as a result of its annual stress testing, Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) said it would trim its current payout of $0.51 per common
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Why ConocoPhillips Stock Plummeted in the First Half of 2020
Shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), the largest U.S. independent oil and gas exploration and production company, plunged 35.4% in the first six months of 2020, according to data provided by S&P
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3 Recession-Proof Stocks to Buy Right Now
On June 8, 2020, the National Bureau of Economic Research determined that the United States economy entered a recession in February 2020. This poses a unique risk for investors, because a weak
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Why Progressive Stock Rose 10.7% in the First Half of 2020
Shares of insurance company Progressive (NYSE: PGR) rose 10.7% during the first six months of 2020, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That beat the S&P 500, which
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If You Invested $1,000 in CVS Health During the Last Recession, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
When people think of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), they probably think of the company's ubiquitous pharmacies, of which there are nearly 10,000 in the United States.
CVS was once part of the Melville Shoe
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Slack CEO Says More Acquisitions Are Coming
Earlier this week, popular enterprise messaging platform Slack (NYSE: WORK) acquired corporate directory start-up Rimeto for an undisclosed sum. Slack has been instrumental in keeping workers
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Invest $3,000 in These 3 Stocks Before the Next Market Crash
It's totally cool if you're saving some money for the next big market correction. Stocks are volatile these days, and there seem to be plenty of opportunities to buy into stocks you like on the way
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Where Will Macy's Be in 5 Years?
As was expected, Macy's (NYSE: M) didn't have a great go of it during the first quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended on May 2. With physical stores shuttered for half of the period, the company
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3 Top Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now
The COVID-19 outbreak has had a tremendous impact on the energy sector this year. Even the renewables industry hasn't been immune, as demand for new solar panels has cratered, forcing manufacturers
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Why Shares of This 5G Tech Company Have Crushed the Market So Far in 2020
Shares of tech company II-VI (NASDAQ: IIVI) soared 40.2% in the first half of 2020, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That very nearly set a new all-time record for the
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Is It Too Late to Buy Novavax Stock?
This month, the U.S. government awarded Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) more funding than any other company in the coronavirus vaccine race. In response, the shares surged by 32% in one trading session
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Is Tesla Stock a Buy Ahead of Earnings?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has seemingly defied gravity this year. Shares are up about 230% year to date, obliterating the S&P 500's 3% decline over the same time frame. Zooming out to the past 12
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Why Claiming Social Security at 65 Is a Smart Bet
When should you sign up for Social Security? It's a good question. Many seniors grapple with that decision, and understandably so, since the age at which you claim benefits will dictate how much
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1 Number I'm Watching at Simon Property Group
COVID-19 has upended the retail sector, with malls like the ones that real estate investment trust (REIT) Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) owns taking the brunt of the hit. The problem is that this
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Why Shares of Moody's Rose 15.7% in the First Half of the Year
Shares of Moody's (NYSE: MCO) rose 15.7% during the first half of 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The debt ratings powerhouse continued its strong multiyear run
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Would TikTok’s Downfall Make Snapchat a Buy?
ByteDance's TikTok (known as Douyin in China) caught fire after its launch in late 2016. The short video app attracted 500 million monthly active users (MAUs) by mid-2018, then surpassed 800 million
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1 Pot Stock That's Become a Much Better Buy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
If you're a cannabis investor, you know that the industry is full of risk. Year to date, the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (OTC: HMLSF) is down 25% as concerns surrounding future growth and
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4 Reasons to Use Fractional Shares Instead of Penny Stocks
The dream of winning at penny stock investing has long been part of market folklore, popularly depicted through a Sopranos-style "Webistics" scheme or a strip mall boiler room operation. The desire
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3 Ways to Collect a Dividend With Marijuana Stocks
Until somewhat recently, there wasn't a hotter industry on the planet than marijuana. With tens of billions of dollars in sales being conducted annually in the black market, it seemed only logical
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2 Stocks to Buy if You're Worried About Another Market Crash
The market has been on a roll over the past few weeks. Since late March, all three major U.S. market indexes are up by more than 30%. However, we are still facing a grim economic outlook, and