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This is a challenging time to be buying up consumer discretionary stocks. Between the pandemic and recession, there isn't a lot of money and time to go around after we've squared away the bare

FedEx (NYSE: FDX) delivered a set of fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday that exceeded analysts' expectations, and that should be enough to take the stock higher in the near term. The delivery

Millions of retirees rely on Social Security as their primary source of income, even though benefits aren't very big. Sadly, current and future retirees counting on this money could be in for an

This year's unprecedented market conditions have highlighted some of the problems with making rigid distinctions between growth stocks and value stocks. 2020 has also highlighted the incredible

AT&T (NYSE: T) is very much involved in streaming video. The company owns a wide range of over-the-top (OTT) services with a somewhat confusing array of brand names. There's HBO Now, the

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) recently announced that it will permanently close all of its brick-and-mortar Microsoft Stores worldwide. It will also convert its four stores in New York City, London

Will the stock market crash again in 2020? No one really knows, but a little market turmoil in the months ahead wouldn't be all that surprising. The coronavirus pandemic is worsening in the U.S

Apparel is one industry that has struggled during the pandemic. With many people jobless and others working remotely, clothing hasn't been a priority. Even Nike, one of the biggest global apparel

With nothing more than a passing glance, the agreement isn't terribly interesting. NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service slated to launch in the middle of this month needs video entertainment

Over a decade ago, a nebulous idea called "the cloud" started to gain momentum. Using the internet to deliver a service to a remotely located user was a novel concept, but today, it's an essential

If you want to recession-proof your portfolio, the best companies to own are those with rapid growth that's not related to higher employment or other favorable economic conditions. Instead, it

2020 has been a roller-coaster ride for investors, as the coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented levels of economic and political uncertainty. After having plunged during the first three

Although Social Security is one of the most popular and successful entitlement programs in U.S. history, things aren't looking good for its future.

Sadly, the trust fund that is supposed to help

Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is shutting down two of its apps this month, Lasso and Hobbi. Both apps borrowed heavily from competitors in social media.

Lasso was a clone of TikTok, providing tools to

After trading in a flattish range for the first few years after its 2018 IPO, shares of Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) have spiked over 80% year to date. Some investors are probably looking at Spotify's

The technology sector has done remarkably well in spite of the pandemic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 3% and the S&P 500 is up 6%, but the tech-heavy NASDAQ has gained an impressive 26%

It's easy to put off retirement savings when other expenses monopolize your income. After all, if you're in your 20s, you're probably grappling with student debt payments that are due every month

As with many other retailers, COVID-19 hurt L Brands' (NYSE: LB) fiscal first-quarter results (covering the period that ended May 2). The company reported a $318 million operating loss, compared to

Shares of Adobe Systems (NASDAQ: ADBE) gained 12.6% in June, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The software stock benefited from momentum for the broader market and got a

Over the past couple of decades, a new breed of company has emerged. Borne of advances in technology, these next-generation players were catalysts for major changes in consumer behavior, causing

Last week, stocks moved higher in a shortened trading week, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained about 3% and 4%, respectively. Those moves left

So far, 2020 has been full of surprises, to put it mildly. The coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy and caused the stock market to plummet earlier this year, but in recent weeks, the

Investing money in the stock market every month is an excellent way to grow wealthy over time. The key, of course, is knowing which stocks to buy -- and when.

To help you in this regard, here's my

U.S. automakers have been squeezed this year by a combination of falling demand because of the weak economy and supply constraints because of coronavirus-related plant shutdowns. They felt the

Biopharma Dynavax Technologies (NASDAQ: DVAX) is one of many companies racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Like many coronavirus-focused companies, Dynavax has seen its shares rise on the ongoing