Standard Chartered Plc is the first major global bank to tell employees not to use Zoom Video Communications Inc during the coronavirus pandemic due to cybersecurity concerns, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Costco Wholesale Corp (Symbol: COST), where a total volume of 26,780 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of appr
As the COVID-19 pandemic rattles markets worldwide, investors should focus on high-quality stocks that are well-insulated from the macro headwinds, pay stable dividends, and trade at reasonable valuations. Stocks that check those boxes will likely weather the storm and support a
Cincinnati-based grocery chain Kroger (NYSE: KR) is partnering with its neighboring state of Kentucky to facilitate more coronavirus testing. Kentucky governor Andy Beshear announced on Sunday that Kroger would manage and provide the staff for a drive-through COVID-19 testing fa
As U.S. companies gear up for what may be the gloomiest reporting period since the financial crisis, the consumer staples, health care and technology sectors could be comparative bright spots.
Over the past decade since the last financial crisis of 2008, growth stocks have handily outperformed value stocks. This has been due to a number of factors, including low interest rates and tepid economic growth, which puts a premium on stocks that can actually grow. Lower inte
With scores of companies ordering employees to work at home, schools shuttered around the country, and millions of people sheltering in place, demand for computer equipment is seeing a resurgence, which bodes well for PC stocks.
The first quarter of 2020 is now behind us, and it was the worst first quarter ever for the stock market. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on economies worldwide and wiped out trillions in market value. With so many schools and businesses still closed to contain the outbr
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If you're five years or more from retirement, you might find yourself at a crossroads. While those in retirement should probably opt for lower-risk dividend-paying stocks such as utilities and consumer staples, those earlier in life can take some swings at the finest growth stoc