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Coronavirus Vaccine Race: Moderna or Vaxart?
Let's talk about two companies developing COVID-19 vaccines that are much different from the ones we're generally used to. These two aren't going the traditional route of injecting a weakened
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Burger King May Permanently Close 10% of U.K. Restaurants, Fire 1,600 Workers Due to Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting Burger King hard in the U.K., causing the burger chain to consider closing up to 10% of its restaurants there, which would result in the loss of as many as 1,600
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Why Nordstrom Stock Has Lost 62% So Far in 2020
Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) shares are trailing the market by a wide margin this year. The stock sank 62% compared to a 4% decline in the S&P 500 through the end of June, according to data provided by S&P
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If You Like Dividends, You Should Love These 3 Stocks
There's a lot to love about dividend stocks. For starters, they can potentially provide two sources of profit: the income from the dividends themselves and the increase in the stock price. At the
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Better Buy: Amazon vs. PepsiCo
The COVID-19 outbreak caused major disruption for some industries while causing a spike in demand for everyday essentials. Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) both saw a boost in
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Why Shares of Expedia Fell 24% in the First Half of 2020
Shares of Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) fell 24% during the first half of 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The online travel agent felt the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, which
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Why American Express Stock Fell 23.5% in the First Half of 2020
Shares of American Express (NYSE: AXP) fell 23.5% during the first half of 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The credit card company slid along with the financial sector
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Bed Bath & Beyond Earnings: Predictably Awful
The first quarter of Bed Bath & Beyond's (NASDAQ: BBBY) 2020 fiscal year ran from March 1 to May 30. That period roughly corresponded to the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the
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Why Regional Bank Stocks Have Tumbled More Than 35% So Far in 2020
Stocks of several regional banks fell by more than 35% in the first half of 2020, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. These included four banks with current market caps of
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Is It Too Late to Buy Novavax’s Stock?
They say hindsight is 20/20, and in hindsight, buying shares of Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) at the beginning of the year would have been a great move. After all, the company's stock is now up by more
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This Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Sale Is Bad News
There's about to be a lot more Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) stock trading on the open market. The country's third-largest cruise line operator put out a prospectus after Wednesday's
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2 Top Retail Stocks to Watch in July
Retail in the U.S. is reaching for recovery, and the best and most clever management teams will get there soonest. Two businesses whose managements have remained nimble through the coronavirus
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COVID-19 Has Proved That All Businesses Need a Backup Plan. Here's How to Put Yours in Place
It's estimated that more than 100,000 small businesses have permanently closed their doors in the wake of COVID-19, and many more have no doubt come close. Thankfully, there's been some relief for
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4 Reasons Investors Are Betting Against Moderna
Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) has been developing new drugs for 10 years without a late-stage clinical trial success and a growing number of intrepid short sellers betting the company's dry spell will
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Bed Bath & Beyond Is Closing 200 Locations
Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) is getting serious about cutting costs. This week, the specialty retailer announced plans to reduce its store footprint in the wake of slumping sales and ballooning
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Why Stamps.com Stock Skyrocketed 120% in the First Half of 2020
Shares of online postage seller Stamps.com (NASDAQ: STMP) soared 120% in the first half of 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The S&P 500 returned negative 3.1% over this
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3 Top Gambling Stocks to Watch in July
The gambling industry is facing an uncertain future as states and countries reopen and coronavirus cases rise in the U.S. and abroad. Reopening resorts and casinos may sound like good news, but it's
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U.S. Sees Worst Single-Day Coronavirus Spike: Buy This Stock to Protect Against Another Crash
Tuesday was a grave day in the U.S., with a surge of 60,000 new cases of COVID-19 reported, and more than 1,100 fatalities according to data from Johns Hopkins. This marks the country's worst
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Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Q1 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
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Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY)Q1 2020 Earnings CallJul 08, 2020, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Is Twitter Jumping on the Subscription Bandwagon -- or Not?
Rumors that Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) is developing a paid subscription service have persisted for years, including speculation back in 2017 that the social media company might roll out a tier that
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Bloom Energy, SunPower Corporation, and Plug Power Stocks Popped Wednesday
Alternative energy stocks were hot yesterday, and The Wall Street Journal may be the reason for it.
In Wednesday trading, shares of fuel cell pioneer and future hydrogen supply chain kingpin Plug
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Boeing Gets Dealt Another 737 Max Cancellation Blow. What It Means for Boeing Stock
Boeing (NYSE: BA) was dealt a fresh blow on Tuesday when aircraft leasing specialist Avolon said it had canceled orders for 27 737 Max jets.
The jets represent a small fraction of Boeing's 4,000-jet
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Why Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Rose 14.7% in the First Half of 2020
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) rose 14.7% during the first half of 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The semiconductor designer continued its strong
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Is Ally Financial a Buy?
These are interesting times, which is not always a good thing. You certainly don't have to tell investors in bank stocks how "interesting" these times have been, as bank stocks are down about 36%
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Here's Why Investors Should Ignore Airline Expansion Plans
It's a tough time to be an airline investor. The companies have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with second-quarter revenue expected to fall 90% year over year. The stocks plunged in March