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Despite all the media attention devoted to the impact of presidential candidates on the stock market, history shows there is little impact. A 2004 study by the Federal Reserve found no significant

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is often informally referred to as the "Trump tax cuts," included many provisions, such as doubling the standard deduction, eliminating several itemized deductions

Planning for retirement isn't something you can do in a few years' time -- it's something you should do your entire life. That idea, however, may seem daunting, so rather than get overwhelmed

As the presidential election approaches, many investors are wondering how the outcome will impact the companies in their portfolio. That's why right now is a good time to choose a stock or two that

November is a potentially big month for the U.S. marijuana industry. With Election Day just two days away, we could see up to five states waving the green flag on adult-use cannabis or medical

The presidential election is the biggest topic in the news right now, aside from COVID-19. It can be easy to get hung up on the noise. While federal policy, party majority, and the person in the

The U.S. presidential election is fast approaching, and depending on the results of the race, stocks could immediately enjoy a boost or quickly start to dive. But beyond the typical immediate

This hasn't been the biggest year for mergers and acquisitions in the biopharmaceutical space, but an inability to meet with colleagues in real life hasn't stopped Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD)

Picture this: You're taking a long vacation. You have some money saved up, but you're not really sure how you'll pass the time or how much you'll spend, or even how long you'll be there. You're just

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) reported its third-quarter results after the market closed on Thursday. Based on the stock's subsequent movement, you'd probably think the company announced a

Anticipation is building for the first coronavirus vaccines to become available to Americans. Four drugmakers are currently conducting late-stage clinical studies for experimental COVID-19 vaccines

It may seem hard to find growth stocks at reasonable prices in today's market. The broader stock indexes are close to where they started the year, but investors have been putting their money in some

For better or worse, Social Security is our nation's most important social program. Of the nearly 65 million people receiving benefits each month, more than 70% are senior citizens. Most of these

If you weren't sure you had the fortitude to be a long-term investor, 2020 has answered that question. The benchmark S&P 500 lost more than a third of its value in roughly one month, then recouped

Dunkin Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN) will take its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins ice cream chains private after agreeing to be acquired by Inspire Brands in an $11.3 billion deal.

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It's getting tough to find attractive dividends these days. Hundreds of companies slashed or suspended their payouts to preserve cash as COVID-19 nearly ground the global economy to a halt earlier

The upcoming election could bring about many policy changes that would impact business and investing, including ramifications for 5G mobile networks. The nascent technology is still in the early

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Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM)Q3 2020 Earnings CallOct 30, 2020, 10:00 a.m. ET

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Millicom International Cellular SA (NASDAQ: TIGO)Q3 2020 Earnings CallOct 30, 2020, 8:00 a.m. ET

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Are you thinking about filing for Social Security benefits? The choice may seem simple, but it has profound consequences for your financial security throughout retirement.

Before you claim your

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) couldn't be more aptly named. The utility has been one of the leaders in transitioning the energy industry from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It's currently the top

It didn't take Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) long to return to sales growth following COVID-19 closures. The paint supply giant announced surprisingly strong demand trends as part of its fiscal

Even after a sell-off after its last quarterly report, Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) stock has returned an epic 190% so far this year. Digital transformation has accelerated during the pandemic, and Twilio is

FedEx (NYSE: FDX) has been making investors a lot of money this year, crushing earnings and catapulting its stock to new heights. On Oct. 20, the stock reached an all-time high at $293.30 a share

Like other airlines, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) lost a lot of money last quarter as air travel demand remained extremely low due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spirit also continued to burn cash