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It has been less than two years since Guardant Health's (NASDAQ: GH) IPO in October 2018. Since that time, shares of the cancer diagnostic company have returned 298%, compared to the S&P 500's 2.47%

The COVID-19 crisis hasn't just had a health-related impact; it's also caused a world of financial hurt. Not only did U.S. unemployment levels reach record highs in both April and May, but back in

Despite this past week's pullback, bank stocks have been on a nice run as of late, buoyed by the gradual reopening of state economies and people getting back to work. In the first week of June

In 2018, the founder of Bicycle Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BCYC), Sir Gregory Winter, was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work in developing phage display (use of viruses that infect

If you had invested $1,000 in shares of mid-cap biotech company Fate Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FATE) when it IPO'd, you would have close to $4,823.33 as of markets' close on June 11. That's an

Cash is at a premium in the cannabis industry these days. For investors, it's an important consideration when investing in a pot stock because those without much cash on hand could be in for a rough

Many companies have shifted into high gear to address the multiple needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two at the forefront of these efforts are OPKO Health (NASDAQ: OPK) and Emergent

Unbelievably, stocks have recouped just about all of their losses from the coronavirus crash.

The NASDAQ reached an all-time high, topping 10,000 earlier this week, and until Thursday's plunge, the

Today's stock market is starting to feel like the dot-com bubble, according to billionaire investor and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban.

In an interview with Real Vision, Cuban said that it wasn't just

Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the country, and countless small businesses continue to struggle. And while a modicum of relief has come

Investing in the stock market can be daunting, especially during economic downturns. The stock market can experience extreme volatility at times, which can be concerning when your life savings are

So far in 2020, no biotech has come close to pulling off a huge initial public offering (IPO) even close to what Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) did in late 2018. That's no knock against any of the biotechs

When starting a portfolio from scratch, simplicity is key. Rather than trying to find the small-cap diamond in the rough, new investors are better served by focusing on a more straightforward

Dozens of companies have joined the race to develop a vaccine or a treatment for COVID-19. However, many of these companies remain risky investments.

For instance, shares of Sorrento Therapeutics

American biopharma AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) is renowned for its blockbuster drug, Humira, which was one of the best-selling drugs of the last 20 years. Since its 2013 separation from Abbott Laboratories

As the broader stock market continues to recover from its March lows, the cannabis industry has also been performing better. But given that this sector remains significantly down from the levels

Unemployment benefits are looking a lot better than usual these days, thanks to the extra $600 per week the CARES Act provides to all recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people are

Franklin Delano Roosevelt said in 1929, "No greater tragedy exists in modern civilization than the aged, worn-out worker who after a life of ceaseless effort and useful productivity must look

The biotechnology industry is scrambling to develop a vaccine that could effectively stamp out the COVID-19 pandemic. This makes for a confusing landscape for investors trying to pick the eventual

When Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates speaks, people tend to listen. Not only is Gates an acclaimed businessman and investor, he's also a well-known philanthropist who's made it clear

Warren Buffett has millions of fans, and he's had an extremely successful investing career. Even now, any company included among the stock holdings of Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)

The demand for virtual health services has boomed. Roughly 76% of hospitals across the nation utilize video and other technology to connect healthcare providers with their patients, according to a

For more than 80 years, Social Security has played a critical role in providing a financial foundation for retired workers. Today, 62% of retired workers lean on Social Security for at least half of

The last several months have been nothing less than a crash course on the thrills and chills of investing. The COVID-19 pandemic gave investors a front row seat for the fastest bear market decline

Banking in the U.S. is dominated by a handful of behemoths. This causes many investors to miss out on some hidden gems in the financial industry that, frankly, are easily overlooked. One of my