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Where Will Citigroup Be in 1 Year?
Where Will Citigroup Be in 1 Year?

It has been an interesting few months for Citigroup (NYSE: C). On Sept. 10, the fourth-largest bank in America named Jane Fraser as its new CEO, making her the first woman to lead one of the

Here's How Much Money Amazon Saved From Trump's Tax Cuts
Here's How Much Money Amazon Saved From Trump's Tax Cuts

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has a long history of using the tax laws to its advantage.

The e-commerce giant didn't collect sales tax for years, giving it an edge over brick-and-mortar retailers. Later

3 Stocks Poised to Be Surefire Winners in the New Bull Market
3 Stocks Poised to Be Surefire Winners in the New Bull Market

You might have noticed that the stock market is quite choppy these days. Some of the volatility is due to the uncertainty about whether or not there will be another round of economic stimulus from

3 Top Stocks That Can Make You Bank This Decade
3 Top Stocks That Can Make You Bank This Decade

It's been a topsy-turvy year for Wall Street and investors. We witnessed the steepest bear market downturn in history when the S&P 500 lost 34% of its value in under five weeks, as well as the most

3 Reasons I Don't Have a Social Security Claiming Strategy
3 Reasons I Don't Have a Social Security Claiming Strategy

As a financial writer, I spend a lot of time talking about the ideal age to claim Social Security. As a result, it may come as a surprise to hear that I don't really have a solid strategy for when

7 Changes to Social Security in 2021
7 Changes to Social Security in 2021

There isn't a social program in this country that bears more importance to the financial well-being of seniors than Social Security. Each month, nearly 65 million people receive a Social Security

My Top Renewable Energy Stock to Buy Right Now
My Top Renewable Energy Stock to Buy Right Now

After years of struggling to show expected growth and profitability, renewable energy stocks are among the hottest on the market in 2020. Investors have started to believe in the future of not only

How Quickly Can You Become a Millionaire by Maxing Out Your IRA?
How Quickly Can You Become a Millionaire by Maxing Out Your IRA?

If you want to retire a millionaire, funding an IRA is a great place to start. IRAs, or individual retirement accounts, are an invaluable investing tool because they're tax-advantaged. Plus, because

This Social Security Misconception Could Cost You $450 a Month
This Social Security Misconception Could Cost You $450 a Month

Social Security can be a confusing topic, but considering 88% of workers expect to depend on their benefits at least somewhat in retirement, according to a survey from Gallup, it's important to

iRobot Earnings: What to Watch
iRobot Earnings: What to Watch

Investors have high expectations for iRobot's (NASDAQ: IRBT) upcoming earnings release. While shares touched 30% year-to-date declines in March, they've soared since then after the company announced

Alaska Air Is Poised to Lead the Airline Recovery
Alaska Air Is Poised to Lead the Airline Recovery

There's no doubt that 2020 has been an awful year for airlines and their shareholders. But a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic often has a way of separating the long-term winners from the losers

Better Buy: Disney vs. Amazon
Better Buy: Disney vs. Amazon

The stock market has been a wild ride this year, with some stocks tanking because of the pandemic-induced recession, while others have skyrocketed because of their opportunities to tap into

How Should Retirees Invest With the Fed Keeping Rates Low?
How Should Retirees Invest With the Fed Keeping Rates Low?

The Federal Reserve has moved aggressively to establish low interest rates in response to the COVID-19 economic shock, and the public comments from the central bank demonstrate its willingness to

Are Baidu and iQiyi's Short-Seller Headaches Finally Over?
Are Baidu and iQiyi's Short-Seller Headaches Finally Over?

Back in April, Chinese video streaming company iQiyi (NASDAQ: IQ) was hit by allegations of fraud. Wolfpack Research and short-seller Muddy Waters, which spotted Luckin Coffee's fraudulent

Is Huya Stock a Buy Now?
Is Huya Stock a Buy Now?

Huya (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game-centric, live-streaming platform in China backed by Tencent Holdings (OTC: TCEHY), saw its share price almost double from its March low on the back of the strong

Report: Uber Exploring "Strategic Alternatives" for Elevate Unit
Report: Uber Exploring "Strategic Alternatives" for Elevate Unit

Uber (NYSE: UBER) is looking to get out of the aerial taxi and delivery business. A report published in Axios Friday, citing "multiple sources," said the ride sharing giant is "seeking strategic

Want 24% More in Social Security Benefits? Here's How to Get It
Want 24% More in Social Security Benefits? Here's How to Get It

Social Security is an important source of retirement income, and an ideal one since your benefits won't end as long as you live, and you get periodic raises to help protect against the impact of

Google's Fitbit Acquisition Might Not Close This Year
Google's Fitbit Acquisition Might Not Close This Year

Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary Google have been hoping to close the $2.1 billion acquisition of the wearable gadget maker this year, but that might not

Is the Election a Bigger Risk Than COVID-19 for RH Stock?
Is the Election a Bigger Risk Than COVID-19 for RH Stock?

In what has been a chaotic year, no issues seemed to garner more of our attention than the coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming election. These two important events have huge implications for stock

Is Cerence Stock Headed to $82?
Is Cerence Stock Headed to $82?

It might seem odd that connected car specialist Cerence (NASDAQ: CRNC) has seen its shares jump by more than 150% so far this year, considering that the economy has entered a recession and the

Should You Buy Stocks Before or After the Election?
Should You Buy Stocks Before or After the Election?

The results of the U.S. presidential election could have resounding effects on fiscal policy, the economy, and other matters that could ultimately impact investors' portfolios. Also, no matter who's

Got $4,000? Here Are 4 Safe Stocks to Consider Buying Before the Election
Got $4,000? Here Are 4 Safe Stocks to Consider Buying Before the Election

Elections bring uncertainty. While polls can foreshadow the probable outcome, it isn't guaranteed until all the votes are counted. Because of that, there's some unease in buying stocks before an

Better Buy: Disney vs. Kimberly-Clark
Better Buy: Disney vs. Kimberly-Clark

There may not seem to be a lot in common between Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) at first glance. Walt Disney is the wide-reaching media mogul with leading media network

Better Buy: Roku vs. Magnite
Better Buy: Roku vs. Magnite

The pandemic has accelerated the development of all sorts of business trends and technology. Two of them are digital advertising and connected TV (CTV).

Laying at the intersection of digital ads and

3 Oil Companies That Could Go Bankrupt in 2020
3 Oil Companies That Could Go Bankrupt in 2020

The oil and gas industry hasn't been kind to investors as of late. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, which tracks the sector, has lost nearly half its value so far this year. Prices for West Texas