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Why Didn't Pfizer Stock Jump More After Winning Authorization for Its COVID Vaccine?
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) received great news last Thursday that an advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) overwhelmingly recommended Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its
Is Now the Right Time to Buy These Under-the-Radar Coronavirus Stocks?
Everyone has been watching Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). But there are some smaller companies with earlier stage coronavirus programs that may make interesting investments -- now or
Facing Foreclosure? 4 Moves to Make Now
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Better Buy: Amazon vs. Chewy
E-commerce company Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) is focused solely on the pet food and pet care category, while for Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), that's just one of countless categories and business lines. But within
Is Carnival Stock a Buy?
Life hasn't been too rough for Carnival (NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) investors, with the critical caveat that you've only been a shareholder since mid-March or later. If you were brazen enough to buy
Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying Coronavirus Vaccine Stocks
If you're interested in buying coronavirus vaccine stocks, there still are plenty of opportunities. And opportunities will remain as potential vaccines win authorization and generate revenue. In
3 High-Risk, High-Reward Dividend Stocks to Add to Your Watchlist
Dividend investing, often considered a low-risk endeavor, still comes with its own set of risk-versus-reward trade offs. For example, dividend growth is something investors tend to gravitate toward
Today's Mortgage Rates -- December 17, 2020: Most Rates Drop
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Facebook Is Preparing to Copy Cameo
In a move that has become all too familiar, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has noticed an upstart social media app that is gaining traction and wants to take a bite out of the smaller company's growth. The
Is Charles Schwab Stock a Buy?
In October, Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) closed on one of the biggest deals in the financial sector this year when it acquired rival brokerage firm TD Ameritrade. The combined entity becomes the
HBO Max Had More to Gain Than Roku to Lose
The inevitable has happened. Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has come to terms with AT&T's (NYSE: T) HBO Max. The fledgling premium streaming service is now available on Roku, the last of the major platforms
Lululemon's Digital Business Is Positioning It for Future Growth
There are few apparel companies that have upended the industry as much as lululemon athletica (NASDAQ: LULU). The company's Align pants are best-sellers worn by fans and celebrities alike, and its
Ready for Options Trading? Make Sure You Understand Assignment First
The options market can seem to have a language of its own. To the average investor, there are likely a number of unfamiliar terms, but for an individual with a short options position—someone who has
These Are Retirees' 3 Biggest Money Challenges During the Pandemic
Seniors have been among those hardest hit by the pandemic, and even those lucky enough to avoid the disease itself still have to deal with the havoc it's wreaked on their retirement plans.
A recent
Why Package Delivery Stocks Will Thrive During a Recession
2020 is coming to a close, and investors in virtually every sector are getting rewarded as equity valuations continue their seemingly undeterred push higher. Strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Almost 1 in 5 Americans Has Past-Due Medical Debt. Here's How to Pay It Off
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First Time Buying Stocks? These 2 Stocks Are Perfect for New Investors
Many people feel too intimidated to invest in stocks. It is scary to commit your hard-earned money when you have the chance to lose some or even all of it. But while stocks can fluctuate over the
Where to Invest $5,000 Right Now
Invest in the right stocks, and $5,000 could be the beginning of something big. Stocks are great wealth-building tools, but it's important to ignore the short-term price movements and focus on the
Where Will Square Be in 5 Years?
Square (NYSE: SQ) stock has had quite a run, gaining 260% year to date and over 500% in the past three years. The company has reported mixed results during the pandemic, but overall, it continues to
Here's the Best Stock I Bought in 2020
Media-streaming technology specialist Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) had been on my radar since it produced the first set-top box that could stream Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) content in 2008. The company entered
2 Top Robinhood Stocks Poised for a Bull Run
The internet stock trading platform Robinhood's list of top 100 stocks (as ranked by the number of users holding shares in that company) is an excellent heatmap of where retail investors are putting
Bed Bath & Beyond Completes Asset Sales With Cost Plus World Market Deal
Mark Tritton has been CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) for barely more than a year. Despite spending much of 2020 navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, Tritton still found time to develop a
3 Dividend-Paying Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now
Whether you're prioritizing a big yield, rapid dividend growth, or a combination of the two, the technology sector hosts stocks with characteristics that should appeal to a wide range of
Is Waste Management Stock a Buy?
America's largest publicly traded trash collector, Waste Management (NYSE: WM), has performed well throughout the pandemic. Its revenue is sprinkled throughout various public and private industries
2 Best Marijuana Stocks to Own in 2021
Many marijuana stocks have enjoyed a great year in 2020. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, cannabis has been in high demand among customers, and many states deemed dispensaries to be essential