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Could MGM Resorts Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
If you're willing to take a gamble, I like the odds on MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) making a full recovery from its recent collapse. The global casino industry was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic as
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Why Engagement Is So Important for Netflix
Hardly anyone is surprised at the performance of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock over the past several months. Shares are up nearly 30% since the start of 2020 compared to a 6% decline for the S&P 500
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Amazon Could Quickly Become the First $2 Trillion Company, if This Doesn't Happen First
On March 12, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) was worth $834 billion. That's a hefty sum. But what happened next is unprecedented. The stock climbed 60%, adding $450 billion in value. How much is that
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Is Merck A Great Dividend Stock?
Investors shouldn't settle for just an average dividend stock, certainly not during the COVID-19 pandemic when many dividend stocks are proving to be unstable. Instead, investors should look for
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Forget Grubhub, This Is the Deal Uber Investors Should Watch
Uber (NYSE: UBER) recently abandoned its bid for Grubhub, which would have merged the third and second largest food delivery platforms in America, respectively, to challenge market leader DoorDash.
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Stitch Fix Is About to Turn On the Jets With Its Direct Buy Service
The fiscal third-quarter earnings report might look like a lost quarter for Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX), but there were glimmers of a business that is gaining massive strength in the apparel industry
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Only 1 in 4 Workers Has Taken This Key Retirement Readiness Step
Retirement security is something every American deserves, but sadly there are millions of current and future retirees who won't have the funds they need to provide financial stability. While there
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The Streaming Leaders Are Pulling Away From the Competition
While most subscription video on-demand services saw an increase in streaming hours over the last couple of months as consumers stayed home, three services outpaced the rest of the growing group of
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Why Is Everyone Talking About Gilead Sciences Stock?
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and the race to find a vaccine or treatment for the disease began, a few stocks have consistently made it to the top of the news cycle. Gilead Sciences
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Facebook's Plan to Spot the Next Big Social App
Mark Zuckerberg has done a pretty good job of keeping his finger on the pulse of social media and related technologies. But as Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) grows bigger and expands its reach, it's getting
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Why You’re Smart to Buy American Tower
As an investor, you should constantly observe interesting business trends. Some last for years, allowing companies and industries to flourish. Current hot growth trends include artificial
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The Fed Will Release Bank Stress Test Results Soon. Here's What to Watch
If you invest in large or regional U.S. bank stocks, you are going to want to pay attention to this year's stress test results. As part of the sweeping Dodd-Frank Act legislation for banks following
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The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70
Social Security plays a vital role in the financial well-being of older Americans. That makes the decision of when to start claiming your Social Security benefits extremely important, because it'll
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Is Slack Technologies a Buy?
There has never been a better time for Slack Technologies (NYSE: WORK) collaboration software, but the stock has been a disappointment for early investors. It has trailed the S&P 500 since it went
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3 Dividend Stocks That Should Pay You the Rest of Your Life
Owning great dividend stocks can be a way to both beat the market and generate income from your portfolio. But with the world changing quickly, not all dividends are what they used to be.
If you're
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Where Will Bed Bath & Beyond Be in 5 Years?
It might be easy to say Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) won't be around in five years, because the clock is running out on its opportunity to stage a successful turnaround.
Its business was
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Why Investing in a Roth IRA May Make More Sense Than Ever
When it comes to retirement investing, you have a few choices for accounts that provide tax breaks. Many people pick traditional 401(k) and IRA accounts because they provide immediate tax savings in
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Is Foot Locker Stock a Buy?
It's a tempting pick to be sure. Athletic footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) looks like it will survive the coronavirus pandemic that's rattled -- and shuttered -- a slew of
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Freshpet Is Best in Show Despite a Volatile Environment
Unlike many businesses struggling in the wake of global lockdowns and struggling economies, Freshpet (NASDAQ: FRPT) shares are up over 30% year to date.
While the company encountered some issues
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American Airlines Stock Jumps 16% as Management Finally Shares Some Good News
June has been an extremely volatile period for American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) stock. Shares of the U.S. airline giant soared in the first week of the month, including a bizarre 41% surge on June 4
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This is Americans' Top Consideration When Deciding Where to Retire
For many retirees, leaving work opens up many new opportunities, including the chance to relocate once you're no longer constrained by your job.
Surprisingly, a recent report shows that most
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Grubhub Investors Should Take the Money and Run
After weeks of being serenaded, Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) has finally chosen a suitor.
The restaurant takeout marketplace will be sold to Just Eat Takeaway.com (OTC: TKAY.Y), a European leader in online
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5 Things to Do if the Market Drops Again
It is a strange thing, but when you are dreading something, and would give anything to slow down time, it has a disobliging habit of speeding up. -- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Disney World and Disneyland Are Brilliant for Opening in July
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is now the only theme park operator that has yet to open its gated attractions, and it will be another four weeks before that happens. Half of Disney World's theme parks will
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Is Peloton Building a True Competitive Advantage?
Whether it be from an infamous 2019 commercial or from your favorite celebrities' social media accounts, you've probably heard of Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) by now. The company sells