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The banking sector has been one of the worst-performing parts of the market in 2020. Not only does the record-low interest rate environment make it difficult for banks to earn a decent profit margin

Companies across the healthcare spectrum are involved in the fight against COVID-19. Some are working on treatments for the disease, while others have rushed to create accurate test kits that can

Are you looking forward to retirement? If you are, chances are good you have some fun plans for how you'll spend your time. 

The problem is, most of those plans probably cost money. And if you

Despite all eyes being on high-growth tech stocks, it's marijuana that could be one of the fastest-growing industries over the next decade. We already know that tens of billions of dollars are sold

In his 1995 letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett suggested investors "keep in mind the story of the man with an ailing horse. Visiting the vet, he said: 'Can you help me? Sometimes my horse walks

It's official: Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is following key rival United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) in raising debt backed by its loyalty program. On Monday, Delta announced that it has formed a new

He might be 90 years old, but the Oracle of Omaha's advice is still as relevant today as it was when he first dished it out. Ergo, investors would be wise to embrace the nuggets of wisdom that

The recent economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic sent retail investors into a frenzy, leaving many tech stocks artificially overvalued and eventually triggering a significant correction in

If you're retired, you're probably looking for stocks that offer dependability and a (preferably growing) dividend. Your primary concern is likely wealth preservation, or getting income to

The upcoming week is a hectic one for initial public offerings (IPO), with headliners Snowflake and JFrog preparing for their public debuts. An IPO is normally something of a straightforward affair

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has a cash problem. For years, Berkshire's operating businesses have been generating billions of dollars, but CEO Warren Buffett and his team haven't

It's safe to say that the bulk of healthcare investors' attention has settled on players in the coronavirus vaccine race. But biotech and pharmaceutical companies are also working to develop drugs

One of the biggest winners among coronavirus stocks in 2020 has been Vir Biotechnology (NASDAQ: VIR). The company's shares have more than doubled in the span of one year, turning a $10,000

Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) has been one of the biggest winners during the coronavirus pandemic.

The stock is up nearly 500% year to date as the videoconferencing specialist has delivered

Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) hasn't had the best year -- and not necessarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in June, a judge invalidated a patent on Tecfidera, which is the biotech's best-selling

The marijuana industry has been on a roller-coaster ride since 2019 -- a dreadful year that pulled the industry benchmark, the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (OTC: HMLSF), down by 36%.

Seemingly every avid gambler has a system -- a way to beat the odds, or at least make them feel smarter than the average bear. Traders feel the same way. They're buying dips and have strong

Many investors have long hoped that Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) would use its massive cash stockpile to fund a major acquisition. That hope is now being fulfilled.

Gilead announced on Sunday that

How long does it take stocks to double? The S&P 500 index has delivered an average annual return of around 10%. That translates to roughly seven years for the index to double.

But some stocks can

After a months-long run-up, the broader market has been a bit more volatile over the last week or so and had some down days. While most investors welcome a rising market, the fact is many stocks are

Warren Buffett may very well be the most successful investor alive today. As CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), Buffett has led his company to an annualized return of 20.3% over

The coronavirus vaccine race is largely dominated by large drugmakers. AstraZeneca and Pfizer are evaluating COVID-19 vaccine candidates in late-stage testing. Johnson & Johnson plans to start its

You have choices when it comes to claiming Social Security. Your full monthly benefit, which is calculated based on your personal earnings history, is yours to collect once you reach what's known as

The stock market has stormed back over the past few months to recapture the highs it reached before the COVID-19 crash. In fact, the run-up has been so strong and fast that many stocks, particularly

This has not been an easy year for many Americans, including Wall Street and retail investors. Even though the benchmark S&P 500 is slightly higher for the year, it's been a tumultuous ride that's