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Shares of pet-goods e-commerce company Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) rose by 12.3% in October, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, in contrast to the S&P 500 index, which fell by

Holding a stock forever seems unimaginable in a world where holding periods are getting shorter and shorter. But as Foolish investors who take a long-term view of investing, we should go into

Social Security helps tens of millions of Americans by providing retirement income, and the program isn't limited just to those who have the greatest financial need. Some of the highest monthly

The stock market was having a strong rally on Election Day, with all three major averages higher by at least 1% at 9:45 a.m. EST Tuesday. However, fintech giant PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) was

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NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is cashing in on a portion of its renewable energy portfolio to raise cash to finance its extensive development pipeline. The utility is selling a 90% interest in a 1

It's been over five years since Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) started disclosing detailed results for Amazon Web Services (AWS). The cloud infrastructure business was simply becoming too important to

Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC) stock dropped 15.6% in October, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For context, the S&P 500 (including dividends) fell 2.7% last month.

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The initial lockdown phase of the COVID-19 pandemic decimated Starbucks' (NASDAQ: SBUX) business earlier this year. With many cafes closed and others open only for takeout, comparable sales declined

Many investors seek dividend stocks, which pay you money as a shareholder. Dividend investors earn income on their investments, and it can add up to a lot. You can also reinvest dividends in more

Investors had every reason to expect some impressive third-quarter earnings results from eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY). The online marketplace has been a big beneficiary of the shift toward e-commerce that's

It didn't take long for Carnival (NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) to realize that it's not going to be ready to entertain revenue-generating passengers this year. The world's largest cruise line operator

2020 has been a wild ride for Universal Display (NASDAQ: OLED). Shares have yet to reclaim all-time highs after getting halved in value back in March, but after a rebound in sales during Q3 they're

Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY) is shoring up its immunotherapy assets with a new buyout. The European pharmaceutical giant announced Monday that it has agreed to launch a formal offer for clinical-stage

Investors had high expectations heading into Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) third-quarter earnings report. Hit product releases have boosted audiences in its Call of Duty and World of Warcraft

You may not associate Honeywell International (NYSE: HON) with aerospace, but that industry is precisely what's stopping the industrials conglomerate from growing full potential. The COVID-19

The average retiree collects just over $1,500 per month from Social Security, and for around one in five married couples, these monthly checks make up at least 90% of their income in retirement.

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Shares of Mastercard (NYSE: MA) declined 14.6% in October, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The financial technology and digital payments company's stock has been under

Last week, digital advertising companies showed off a strong third-quarter comeback from a second-quarter slowdown. Some marketers had eased up on the ad spend accelerator during Q2, while some

Having enough money in retirement is essential to enjoy your later years. To make sure you're financially comfortable, it helps to estimate how much income you'll need your retirement savings to

The U.S. presidential election this year is unprecedented in many ways, and the results could spark a big move in the stock market in the subsequent days and weeks. Or they may not. There's little

Shares of First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) recently hit a level they haven't seen in nearly a decade. The market has been pushing solar energy stocks higher, thanks to both improving economics from some

Plant-based meat provider Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) has soared during the pandemic thanks to a rising eat-at-home trend. The company is investing heavily in marketing and distribution in order to

While 2020 has been a brutal year for the energy sector, some companies have been more immune to the turbulence than others. One of them is natural gas infrastructure giant Williams Companies (NYSE: