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Why Novavax Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Shares of Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX), a clinical-stage vaccine company, are poised to continue their amazing run today. The biotech's stock is already up by a noteworthy 20% in pre-market action Tuesday
Will Shopify’s New Cryptocurrency Partnership Widen Its Moat?
Shopify's (NYSE: SHOP) platform allows its merchants to accept payments in bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and over 300 other types of cryptocurrencies. It recently expanded that reach by partnering
Is Booking Holdings Stock in for a Bumpy Landing in June?
Investors with skin in the travel industry game are hurting this year. The best performing of the three cruise line stocks is trading 68% below its January highs. The top airline stock has shed more
How College Is a-Changin’
In this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick chats with Robert Brokamp about the future of college. They talk about how COVID-19 has changed education and what it will look like going
Molson Coors Suspends Dividend for 2020
Although beer consumption is up during the pandemic, Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) announced it was furloughing some employees and suspending its dividend for the rest of 2020 to save money.
The brewer
Amazon Stock Is the Coca-Cola of Cloud Computing
Soft-drink giant Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) always faced a plethora of rivals, but none of them could match Coke's incredible brand power. E-commerce veteran Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has carved out a
5 Smart Small-Business Moves to Make During COVID-19
COVID-19 has battered the U.S. economy over the past two months, and small businesses in particular are hurting. It's estimated that more than 100,000 small businesses have already closed
The 3 Extraordinary Capital Moves That Boosted Cash as TJX Companies’ Sales Collapsed
As expected, TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its stores and e-commerce platforms were all closed for about half of the fiscal first quarter, and its earnings report
Aurora Cannabis' Exeter Sale Confirms the Need for Industrywide Writedowns
It's truly incredible what a difference a year has made in the North American cannabis industry. Throughout most of 2018 and the first quarter of 2019, pot stocks were pretty much unstoppable. Sales
Better Buy: Costco vs. Kimberly-Clark
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) are both considered COVID-resistant stocks. Costco, which rallied more than 22% over the past 12 months, was buoyed by panic buying throughout
3 Ways to Keep Your Retirement on Track During the Coronavirus Crisis
COVID-19 has affected millions of Americans in countless ways, including many older workers' retirement plans.
Saving for retirement takes decades of consistent work, and a significant financial
In 21 Years of Investing, Gold Stocks Have Never Been This Compelling
For the past three months, investors have been taken for quite the ride. While stock market corrections are fairly common and bear markets inevitable, the current bear market is unlike anything
Could Alibaba Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?
Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) stock has nearly tripled from its IPO price of $68 a share in 2014 as the Chinese tech giant has dazzled investors with the growth of its e-commerce and cloud platforms, which
Netflix Can't Keep Mailing Out DVDs Forever
You never forget where you came from, but it's time for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) to consider cutting ties with the platform that put it on the map. Renting DVDs by mail? In 2020? You can't be serious.
How These 3 Stocks Are Beating COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the health and well-being of millions of people. Yet at a time when many transportation, entertainment, vehicle rental, and airline stocks are getting
Where Is My Stimulus Check?
Americans who fell below certain income thresholds have received stimulus checks of $1,200 per adult and $500 per child that were designed to help deal with the economic troubles created by the
These Are the Most Popular ETFs Since the Pandemic Started
It has certainly been a roller coaster ride in the stock markets throughout the past few months. After rapidly plunging into a bear market in March, stocks have staged quite an impressive comeback.
68% of Buffett's Portfolio Is in These 4 Stocks
When it comes to investing, few people command attention quite like Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett. Even though Buffett has been more or less par for the course
67% of Americans Plan to Do This After Claiming Social Security
Many people look forward to retirement for one big reason: not having to work. And after spending years in the labor force, it's understandable that seniors would want a break.
Unfortunately, many
A Slam Dunk Investment Opportunity?
Talks on a potential National Basketball Association return heated up over the holiday weekend. ESPN broke news about NBA teams restarting their season this July. To limit travel and exposure to the
Will Disney World Save the NBA, or Is It the Other Way Around?
The 2019-2020 NBA season has remained in limbo since the league suspended its schedule in mid-March. One solution that has been gaining steam in recent weeks is to conclude the regular season -- and
3 Stocks to Supplement Your Social Security Income
Social Security provides the foundation of most Americans' retirement plans, but even the Social Security Administration admits that the program doesn't provide enough for a comfortable retirement
Could Albemarle Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?
Lithium producer Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) is getting hit across its diversified portfolio today. The impact of widespread COVID-19-related shutdowns is set to linger into the second quarter, and likely
Read This Before You Touch Your Inherited IRA Funds
When a loved one dies, any leftover IRA funds they had goes to whomever they labeled as beneficiaries. If you're a beneficiary, you have to decide how you're going to use it -- a decision that's a
Why Clorox Might Not Have a Coronavirus-Inspired Second Act
Clorox (NYSE: CLX) stock has enjoyed an unexpected surge thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. As panic set in related to the contagion, consumers cleared stores of consumer staples, and stocks like