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COVID-19 has shut down much of America, devastating the economy. Retirees, who are out of the workforce already, aren't among the millions left unemployed by the great lockdown -- but that doesn't

Many investors have started sniffing around the oil sector recently, particularly people looking for dividends. Interest rates are at record lows, and for anyone looking for income or just a better

When a company releases its quarterly report, that's normally around the time investors will learn about any dividend cuts, and there have been no shortage of them lately. Unfortunately, COVID-19

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More than 5% of Americans

The long-term solution to ending the coronavirus pandemic and returning to normal life is an effective vaccine. Companies and researchers across the globe have accepted the challenge of trying to

In just a matter of weeks, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic wreaked unprecedented havoc on the U.S. economy and labor market. Prior to the coronavirus, the U.S. unemployment rate was

You might not have noticed, but biotech stocks as a group are pretty hot right now. Over the past month, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF has soared nearly 22%. That gain is more than three times greater

Since the stock market crashed in March, I've been investing regularly in stocks -- usually on a weekly basis. I plan to keep doing so. And while the amount I invest varies somewhat, it's typically

The business of Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN) was trending higher in the months preceding the COVID-19 pandemic closures. Knott's Berry Farm notched a record start to the year through early March, which

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an expectation of significant consolidation in the asset management industry over the next five years. The pandemic will likely accelerate that as more

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) has given Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) a renewed strong vote of confidence. On May 1, the company known for its Corona beers announced that it would be exercising

The S&P 500 is down 10% in 2020 and the markets have been showing a lot of volatility, especially since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March. However, not all

Millions of seniors today rely on Social Security to pay their bills, and without those benefits, they'd be in serious financial trouble. But Social Security is facing its own share of financial

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BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR)Q2 2020 Earnings CallMay 08, 2020, 10:30 a.m. ET

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Despite the recent coronavirus-fueled market downturn -- and the economic consequences that will ensue -- some companies are poised to come out of the crisis stronger than ever, and their stock

Short-term oversupply paired with what is realistically a 20% or more decrease in demand has crippled oil prices. Hovering in the $20 to $30 range, oil prices are at levels simply unprofitable for

The one way that struggling cannabis producer Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) can turn its fortunes around in a hurry is with a strong earnings report. But that may be easier said than done as there are

Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) stock has been a fast-mover in the last few weeks as a result of the company's COVID-19 vaccine efforts, funded to the tune of $483 million by the U.S. government.

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The COVID-19 pandemic is still far from over, and many investors are increasingly looking for stability in a highly volatile stock market. And while no industry has been entirely immune to the

Many investors, specifically those near retirement, gravitate toward dividend stocks. For many, dividends provide a steady and, hopefully, rising income stream, no matter what's going on with the

The COVID-19 crisis has had an ugly economic impact since cases first started exploding in March. In the weeks since, millions of Americans have lost their jobs, while others have seen their income

A dividend cut is on the way for one of the biggest drugmakers in the world. But it's not because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's not because of financial problems at all.

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) will

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Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ: PTGX)Q1 2020 Earnings CallMay 07, 2020, 5:00 p.m. ET

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The current economic downturn has hit oil stocks hard, and bargain-hunting investors are picking through the wreckage to see what looks salvageable. Sadly, the problems in the oil industry --

If you're like most Americans, you've already received COVID-19 stimulus money or will be getting it soon. Valued at $1,200 per qualifying adult and $500 per eligible dependent, your coronavirus