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Sony (NYSE: SNE) has caused a big controversy with its software update for the PlayStation 4, launched Wednesday, which now warns players their voice chats may be recorded and turned over to Sony

The COVID-19 crisis threw the mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) sector for a loop earlier in the year. The sector was crushed by massive volatility in the stock and bond markets, which

Despite the fact that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) seems to be nickel-and-diming customers by omitting EarPods and a charging brick from now on, the new iPhone 12 lineup might still be less profitable than

Entertainment giant Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is going all-in on streaming. The company unveiled a major reorganization on Monday ultimately meant to augment its already incredible success with

After the last presidential election, the firearms industry went into a deep three-year slump. Sales cratered and one of the biggest firearms dealers went bankrupt, causing gunmakers like Smith &amp

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.-- Chinese proverb

Right now, we're experiencing an ongoing global pandemic, the economy is struggling, and the U.S

Macy's (NYSE: M) has struggled to adapt to customers' changing shopping habits in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the iconic retailer's woes.

However, Macy's management hasn't given

The novel coronavirus pandemic has failed to dent Qorvo's (NASDAQ: QRVO) momentum in 2020 as the chipmaker has continued to benefit from the rollout of 5G (fifth-generation) wireless networks and

Penny stocks can be exciting, but they're also incredibly risky. A handful of small companies with stocks priced below $5 per share will hit the jackpot and skyrocket, but most of these lottery

e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), the American cosmetics company known for its vegan and cruelty-free products, has boosted results with its strong offerings, digital business, and partnerships. The

It's tough right now for retail-focused real estate investment trusts (REITs) like Federal Realty Property Trust (NYSE: FRT). But the COVID-19 headwinds the company is facing will, eventually, fade

Chegg (NYSE: CHGG), the leading provider of an online direct-to-student platform that helps students receive additional help with their courses 24/7, reports earnings on Oct. 26. Management is

Social Security benefits are an important source of retirement income for millions of Americans, but unfortunately these benefits may not go nearly as far as you think.

In fact, troubling new data

After rising 830% over the past 12 months, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) now boasts a $430 billion market capitalization. You'd think the stock couldn't go much higher after such a wild run-up, but a

Disney (NYSE: DIS) just made a major overhaul to the way it produces and distributes new films and television series. The company's creating a Media and Entertainment Distribution group, which will

The advent of videoconferencing this year due to the coronavirus pandemic has led to "business up top but party below" becoming an official fashion trend, but it's also a trend that spells disaster

IBM's (NYSE: IBM) stock has declined about 16% over the past five years, woefully underperforming the S&P 500's 75% gain. Even after factoring in reinvested dividends, IBM's stock only delivered a

Healthcare is a major burden for Americans of all ages. For seniors, it's a giant concern. Many seniors live on a fixed income and tight budget, relying heavily on their Social Security benefits to

Investors shouldn't expect quick sky high returns from healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). In 2020, many investors are probably happy if they've managed to avoid losing a significant

Specialty home goods retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has weathered what has been a volatile 2020 pretty well, taking advantage of consumers continuing to spend to improve their living spaces

Investors who bought Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) shares slightly over a decade ago and held on to them are smiling right now. In 2009, the stock traded as low as about $5. An investor who made a big

Marijuana should be one of fastest-growing industries in North America this decade. There are currently tens of billions of dollars in cannabis sales conducted annually in the black market. If these

Have you heard of Ray Dalio? Some say that he's arguably the greatest hedge-fund manager of all time. His investment-management firm, Bridgewater Associates, manages nearly $150 billion, and has

Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) third quarter earnings report is due out after hours on Oct. 20, and it could be one of the more pivotal reports for the streaming giant.

Netflix's subscriber base surged

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has turned itself into one of the tech industry's more notable comeback stories. It has moved from near penny-stock status to as high as $94 per share within the