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Competition in the race for a coronavirus vaccine is hotter than ever, as a smattering of companies make steady headway through their clinical trials. Early leaders like Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) are

As many U.S. banks prepare to present at financial conferences this month, they are releasing presentations with updated financials that show loan deferral rates have declined between the end of the

This has been an unforgettably difficult year for many Americans. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has cost lives, jobs, and completely upended our normal societal habits. But amid this chaos

Apple and Tesla have had amazing runs this year. If you'd purchased $100 worth of Apple stock on Jan. 2, 2020, by the end of August your investment would have been worth $175.44. As nice as that

Investing your money is a great way to grow wealth and set yourself up for a secure future. But if you're going to invest, the last thing you'll want to do is fall victim to these blunders that

Thanks to its leading coronavirus vaccine candidate, Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) is one of the most-watched stocks of 2020. Its year-to-date growth eclipsed 360% in July -- though it's since pulled back

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, high hopes have been placed on the potential for a vaccine. The U.S. government established Operation Warp Speed, a program with the goal of

Some people like the excitement of buying and selling frequently. They're always looking for the next hot growth stock in the latest arena generating the most buzz. But that's not every investor's

The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized everyday life. Biotech companies are working tirelessly to find a cure for the deadly virus. Meanwhile, working at home has become the norm for many, while

Last month, America's top social program, Social Security, celebrated its 85th anniversary since being signed into law. Today, it's a program responsible for providing monthly benefits to more than

Sometimes it takes a little digging to find a great opportunity. Investors who are willing to put in a little time to understand cloud software platforms Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA)

Wells Fargo's (NYSE: WFC) stock has been more than cut in half this year, and for good reason. Already struggling with regulatory issues from its phony-accounts scandal in 2016, the bank was done no

What a year it's been for Wall Street and investors. The unprecedented coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic initially clobbered the broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and sent it lower by

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected daily life in a number of ways, and a vaccine for the disease is probably our best hope for a return to normal. Thankfully, well over a dozen companies are working

Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE: CMG) Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol told Bloomberg TV in an interview yesterday he expects the burrito and taco restaurant's digital sales to reach $2.4 billion

Most Americans don't have enough money saved for retirement. While you may assume this is a problem plaguing only the middle class and low-wage workers, a report from the New School indicates this

Last week, Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings results that blew away all expectations, as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created a surge in demand for home exercise

The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated sales at Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) this year. However, it has also created a long-term growth opportunity for the No. 2 department store chain in the U.S., as many

Stock investors have been highly successful over the past decade. Even the coronavirus bear market in early 2020 didn't hold the market down for long.

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For most retirees, maximizing Social Security income is a smart financial choice. These benefits keep coming for life and are even indexed to inflation, so they can help keep you out of poverty late

Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), the nation's largest mortgage originator and parent company of Quicken Loans, has gotten off to a volatile start since conducting its initial public offering. It

One upcoming event Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) investors have been looking forward to for months is the electric-car maker's "Battery Day." While not much is known about the event, investors and analysts

Plunging crude oil prices earlier this year have created a financial tsunami that washed over the energy sector. That left a wave of destruction in its wake. Several companies had to file for

Pop quiz: How does a 401(k) actually work? You probably know that money comes out of your paycheck and goes into the account, that the government gives you a tax break on your contributions, and

Investors weren't expecting positive operating news from GameStop's (NYSE: GME) second-quarter earnings announcement. The specialty retailer is being pinched by reduced customer traffic due to the