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In August, a number of popular tech companies announced plans for their initial public offerings (IPO). This is exciting for many investors who are looking for more opportunities in the technology and healthcare sectors, but the volume and timing suggest that corporate managemen

Most people can't wait for retirement, and even more would likely opt for some form of early retirement if they had the opportunity. Whenever you ultimately decide to cut down your time at work or leave the workforce altogether, you need to ensure that you have a full slate of e

The last time there was a market crash, it was COVID-19-related concerns that sent investors into a panic. While the markets have recovered since then, amidst uncertainty about the strength of the economy and the possibility of a second coronavirus wave, the feeling is that anot

Social Security has long been one of the most important sources of income that retirees receive. But while these benefits should provide a reliable, steady source of funds that are guaranteed for life, the program is facing serious financial trouble. And that could have dire con

Shares of Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ: SAVA) rocketed higher last week in response to compelling results from a clinical trial with sumifilam, an experimental treatment for Alzheimer's patients. This disease affects roughly one in 10 adults over 65, and there still aren't any effec

The season for initial public offerings (IPOs) is in full swing. Private companies are rushing to public markets in order to cash in on established success, as well as raise funds to power future growth. Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), a software company positioning itself as an indepen

Ancillary companies play a vital role in the marijuana business without ever coming into contact with the plant itself. These entities supply growers with nutrients, solvents, tools, and the equipment necessary to raise marijuana plants in large-scale production facilities. Pure

Just in case you needed the reminder, Election Day is now just 44 days away. Amid the chaos that's been the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, tens of millions of Americans around the country will soon head to their local voting booths or mail in their ballots to dete

Since the start of the month, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have seen their ups and downs. But overall, we're looking at losses of 7.3% and 10.5%, respectively, since their recent highs on Sept. 2. The continuation of the coronavirus crisis and uncertainty about the presidentia

According to the Retirement Risk Readiness Study from Allianz Life, nearly half of Americans (49%) believe a stock market crash is the biggest threat to their retirement income. It's a fair concern. For most of us, a 30% drop in the portfolio balance wipes out years of savings.

No matter how much money you make, your goal should be to pay the IRS as little tax as possible. And the smarter you are about taking advantage of tax breaks, the greater your chances of that happening. Here are a few key moves to make in the coming months that will leave you wi

Are you the kind of investor who's leery of buying stocks immediately following their initial public offerings (IPOs)? If so, you might like Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) story.

How's Warren Buffett doing these days? Quite well. The legendary investor recently celebrated his 90th birthday, and he appears to be as active as ever.

The coronavirus vaccines are coming -- or at least the odds are looking better every day that they are.

Last week, 860,000 Americans filed for unemployment for the first time. There are more than 12 million people out of work, and according to data from Yelp, approximately 60% of businesses that are closing their doors during the coronavirus pandemic will be staying shut for good.

Social Security is our nation's most prized social program. It provides benefits to more than 64 million people a month, a majority of whom are retired workers. Of these retirees, 62% lean on their payout for at least half of their monthly income.

What do you think of when you hear the phrase "dividend stocks"? For many investors, the answers probably include something along the lines of "low-growth" and maybe even "boring." Those descriptors apply to quite a few dividend stocks, but not all of them.

This has been a record-breaking year on Wall Street, with the benchmark S&P 500 tumbling to its fastest-ever decline of more than 30%, as well as rebounding to new highs from a bear market bottom quicker than ever before. We've also witnessed the highest CBOE Volatility Inde

(RTTNews) - In the week that passed by, Cassava Sciences Inc. (SAVA) made the biggest weekly advance, with the shares surging over 200%, thanks to promising final results of a phase IIb study of its lead drug candidate, Sumifilam, in Alzheimer's disease, and news of insider purc

Shares of iconic furniture designer and manufacturer Herman Miller (NASDAQ: MLHR) raced forward on Thursday of this past week, soaring more than 33% following the release of a resilient first-quarter fiscal 2021 quarterly report. Investors had anticipated an extremely weak top-l