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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

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

You can grow your wealth significantly through investing, but depending on your allocation, you could experience a bumpy ride. You trade risk for reward hoping that you can avoid losses, but

Last week, Warren Buffett's favorite bank, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), reported its third-quarter earnings. Even in trying times, the results revealed why the notoriously risk-averse Buffett loves

On Wednesday afternoon, United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) became the latest airline to report earnings for the third quarter. As expected, the airline giant posted an ugly quarterly loss and burned a

The decision to sign up for Social Security isn't one to take lightly, because the filing age you land on will dictate how much monthly income you ultimately collect during your senior years. You're

Small-cap companies -- generally defined as companies with market caps from $300 million to $2 billion -- are typically at earlier stages of growth compared to their larger peers. They tend to have

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has a long history as a chip stock. With that designation comes the inevitable volatility inherent in this cyclical industry. The company has often moved higher during

Media empires Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) have endured an onslaught of bad breaks this year. However, with theme parks mostly closed, new theatrical releases shelved, and sporting

Identifying cheap stocks in the market seems like an obvious move to execute the buy low, sell high strategy, but it can lead investors down unexpectedly treacherous paths. Cheap stocks are often

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) came public on Oct. 2. With most of the media focused on big tech IPOs, this specialized retailer may have slipped past investors' radars. The company has

To put it mildly, 2020 has been an awful year for dividend stocks. Hundreds of companies have had to cut back on their payouts as a precaution due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. That

The world needs a COVID-19 vaccine, and the number of projects underway to develop one is astounding. Currently, 45 coronavirus vaccine candidates are in human trials, and 11 of those are have

14 months ago, SpaceX changed the face of spaceflight.

Announcing the creation of a new Smallsat Rideshare Program, SpaceX promised to offer "regularly scheduled, dedicated Falcon 9 rideshare

CEOs from some of the world's biggest technology companies spent some time over the summer appearing virtually before a House of Representatives subcommittee to answer questions about potentially

Plenty of industrial companies pay a dividend, but not all dividends are safe. Think about it: As an income investor, would you rather own a stock that pays erratic dividends or has a dangerously

Streaming-video leader Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) reports earnings this week. Yet no matter if the company beats or misses expectations, investors should be wary regarding Netflix's long-term future.

It's been a challenging year for retail, with store closures pressuring revenue for even the most dominant players like Nike (NYSE: NKE). However, traditional mall stores like American Eagle

Earnings season is just kicking off, and as always, investors will want to keep a close eye on their top holdings over the coming weeks. 

While plenty of macro-level events are sure to move stocks

Canadian cannabis cultivator Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) is in many ways a prototypical pot company: It's unprofitable, its international value chain is overbuilt, and it competes in a handful of major

The coronavirus pandemic has led colleges and universities to convert most of their classes into online courses. The change has left students responsible for learning the same amount of material as

We are nearing the final stage of what may be the world's most-watched race. And I'm not referring to the U.S. presidential election. I'm referring to the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. As of

Not having enough money in retirement is a legitimate fear, and one that many Americans may need to grapple with once their time in the workforce comes to a close. It's estimated that 40.6% of U.S

COVID-19 created one of the deepest and quickest demand shocks our world has ever seen. Businesses were shut down and jobs were paused or eliminated altogether as the pandemic forced people and

Software has become more commonplace than ever. Whether it's digitizing paper-based signatures with DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU), reimagining how we interact with our insurance carrier on Lemonade's