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Most Investors Recover From Even the Worst Financial Setbacks, Survey Shows
Managing money is difficult enough as is, but the coronavirus pandemic has only made things more challenging. Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs over the past few months, investors
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SpaceX Inaugurates Smallsat Rideshare Program, Launching 3 of Planet's Satellites
Less than a year ago, Elon Musk's SpaceX -- king of low-cost launches for large satellites -- made its move to capture the "smallsat" market, as well. First announcing a "Smallsat Rideshare Program"
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3 Big Reasons the Odds of a Second Stimulus Check Are Declining
Although millions of Americans have received COVID-19 stimulus payments to help blunt the impact of the novel coronavirus on family finances, the payments didn't go very far and lawmakers have spent
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3 Stocks to Avoid This Week
I took a look at three stocks to avoid last week, and my predictions went pretty well. The three investments declined between 6% and 29% for the week, all falling harder than the general market's
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3 Hated Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
When looking for dividend stocks, it's important to find a balance between yield and fundamentals. Very often the highest yields are paid by stocks that either can't support the payouts being made
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The Median Retirement Savings Balance Among Baby Boomers Is Shockingly Low
Baby boomers may be gearing up to leave the workforce in the near term, but they may not be financially prepared to do so. The median savings balance among baby boomers is a mere $144,000, according
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AMC Networks and Disney Just Jumped on Board This New Normal in TV Advertising
The displacement of conventional cable TV by streaming alternatives continues, this time at the hands of the channels themselves. On Wednesday, AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) -- the name behind
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Will Intel’s New Chips Widen Its Moat Against SoftBank’s ARM?
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) recently launched its smallest and most power efficient lineup of Core CPUs to date. The new Hybrid "Lakefield" CPUs are built on the new 10nm process, and combine a newer Sunny
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1 Thing Buffett Says You Should Do Before Investing Money Into Stocks
Investing your money in stocks is often a great way to build wealth over the long term, but it's not always the best move. In some cases, you're better off applying the cash you have to other, more
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67% of Jobless Workers Get More in Unemployment Than They Earned
The CARES Act made important changes to unemployment benefits to help better provide for workers suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One provision gave an extra $600 per week in unemployment
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3 Sustainable Dividend Stocks That Pay More Than 3%
After a brief period of stability, the markets are back to volatility. Now could be an opportune time to take a closer look at your portfolio.
If you're a dividend investor, you'll want to evaluate
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Have $500? Here Are the Best Stocks to Buy During a Correction
Over the past four months, investors have experienced about a decade's worth of volatility.
Panic and uncertainty tied to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic initially pushed the
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Don't Waste Your Money on Penny Stocks; These 3 Stocks Are Better Buys
Penny stocks -- stocks that you can grab for less than $1 per share, usually in very small companies -- are like lottery tickets for investors. They're cheap and easy to find, but they seldom result
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The CARES Act Lets You Tap You Retirement Savings Early -- but Most People Aren't Doing That
The U.S. jobless rate has been skyrocketing ever since COVID-19 cases started multiplying in March. In response, the CARES Act was passed later that month to provide much-needed relief. Among other
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This Is the Biggest Hurdle to a Second Stimulus Check
While some folks are likely tired of hearing about how these are "challenging" or "unprecedented" times, the language certainly fits the bill. Uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus disease 2019 (C
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Deal or No Deal
In this episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill chats with Motley Fool contributor Dan Kline about the latest news from the markets. They discuss the latest market swings and dispel some trends, and
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Colgate-Palmolive Declares a Fresh Dividend; Yield is 2.4%
The board of directors of Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL), one of the stock market's sturdiest dividend payers, has declared its latest quarterly shareholder distribution. The company announced it will
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Harvest Health & Recreation and Hightimes Holding Downsize California Dispensary Deal
Harvest Health & Recreation (OTC: HRVSF) and Hightimes Holding are modifying the terms of a recent agreement. Fewer assets are now involved in the deal, and the price is lower. Under the new terms
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Lululemon Turns a Tidy Profit in a Terrible Quarter
The COVID-19 pandemic hurt just about every aspect of lululemon athletica's (NASDAQ: LULU) business over the last few months. Store closures pushed revenue lower and sent expenses rising as a
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Tesla Model Y Deliveries Expand Beyond the U.S.
In yet another signal that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is getting better at manufacturing, the company's March-launched Model Y crossover is already beginning an international expansion, starting with
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3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks fell hard last week as investors reconsidered the optimism behind the recent rally. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) shed over
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5 Reasons You Shouldn't Invest Like Warren Buffett
It's hard to come up with a more impressive investor than Warren Buffett (or a more impressive person, period). Check out his record: Shares of his company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE:
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Better Coronavirus Stock: Moderna or Novavax?
Half a dozen COVID-19 vaccine candidates are currently in clinical testing. Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) claim two of them.
Unsurprisingly, both biotech stocks have skyrocketed
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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