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Friday, Oct. 30, was a scary day for the markets -- very appropriate for the day before Halloween. The tech-focused Nasdaq declined 2.45%, and the leading FAANG contingent fell even harder, with all

Shares of content delivery network provider Fastly (NYSE: FSLY) have been getting hammered ever since the company cut its guidance in October due to lower revenue from its largest customer TikTok

Investors were understandably nervous when 3M (NYSE: MMM) reported third-quarter earnings as the market has been particularly volatile this year, but the report was actually pretty good under the

Zoom Video Communications' (NASDAQ: ZM) stock soared about 660% this year as the COVID-19 crisis brought millions of new users to its video conferencing platform. Just as Google became a verb for

Oil and refined products master limited partnership Magellan Midstream Partners (NYSE: MMP) has experienced some effects from this year's downturn in the oil market. However, unlike many of its

You'll often hear that the Roth IRA is the best retirement savings plan out there, and there are plenty of good reasons to fund one. But Roth IRAs have their drawbacks, and so before you open one

With 11 coronavirus vaccine candidates in phase 3 clinical trials and six already cleared for limited use, the focus on trial results will soon give way to logistical concerns. As vaccines are

Many investors appear to be thinking through the consequences of the upcoming election, given the extreme volatility we saw in the markets last week. But let's try to focus on the positives. After

It's not a headline most investors would expect. Certainly some wireless carriers are exposed to the video market one way or another, but cable television never appeared to be anything but a side

Each year, the IRS makes a series of inflation-related adjustments to the U.S. tax code. So, even if there are no major changes in the tax law, the tax brackets are likely to change.

That's exactly

Not all stocks will last forever, and that's why if you're investing for the long haul, it's important to be careful when selecting which stocks to buy today. Not only will you want to invest in

Investing in an initial public offering (IPO) can be tricky. There's often lots of hype, and it's easy to get caught up in the emotion of the moment. After all, most companies look amazing in their

Disruptive innovation is extremely lucrative for investors. New ways of attacking old problems can breathe new life into markets where growth is slowing. Likewise, new technologies or business

Politics can elicit strong emotions in part because they cause people to argue over how to solve problems for which there typically is no perfect answer or solution. In investing, emotions can be

Some changes are coming to Social Security next year, and one of them could mean more money comes out of your pocket. While the vast majority of earners will not be affected by this change, some

Elections are like stocks: Even when something seems like a sure thing, the end results can sometimes surprise you. And the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 3 is anything but a sure thing

Volatility spells opportunity for nimble investors. There are already some pretty great stocks trading well below their recent highs, and any chance to pick up quality companies at lower prices

By now you've heard the news: Elon Musk is opening up Starlink satellite internet service to "beta" customers.

In an email that apparently went out Monday, SpaceX promised beta users of its Starlink

Investing in marijuana stocks can be a harrowing experience. Stocks such as Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) have performed dismally, but others such as Curaleaf Holdings (OTC: CURLF) have soared. What's

Renewable energy stocks have had a resurgence in the last few months as the prospect of a more friendly presidential administration has enticed investors. But no matter who wins the White House

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have delivered market-beating gains for investors. Activision Blizzard is currently enjoying strong momentum in its Call of Duty

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is a pharmaceutical company that has utilized its portfolio of medicines for cystic fibrosis (CF) to grow consistently, expanding its trailing revenues by more

The presidential election is less than a week away, and the future of the country hangs in the balance.

The policy differences between the two candidates, President Trump and former Vice President

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

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