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Investing in a Post-Pandemic Travel Boom
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Investing in a Post-Pandemic Travel Boom

William Hilkert | July 1, 2021

Which companies are the best investments as people get back to taking vacations and easting in restaurants?

Stocks for the Biden Presidency
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Stocks for the Biden Presidency

Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA | June 15, 2021

With a democratic President, House of Representatives and Senate, here are the industries and stocks that likely will do well—and those to avoid.

10 Great Stocks At or Under $10
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10 Great Stocks At or Under $10

Hilary Kramer | June 1, 2021

An expert stock picker spots bargains for $10 a share or less.

IPOs to Watch for in 2021
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IPOs to Watch for in 2021

John E. Fitzgibbon, Jr. | May 15, 2021

2020 was a hot year for companies filing IPOs, but what’s in store for 2021? Are Petco, Robinhood, Bumble and others good opportunities, or should you stay away?

Stocks That Benefit From Rising Inflation
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Stocks That Benefit From Rising Inflation

Jason Browne | May 1, 2021

Rising inflation can hurt stocks overall but help some that can pass along increased costs to consumers. Here are some that benefit.

Medical REITS are Attractive for Investors
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Medical REITS are Attractive for Investors

Connor Siversky | April 15, 2021

As long as there are doctors, the need for medical real estate will continue, benefiting real estate firms that own the facilities.

What Market History Portends for Biden’s First Year
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What Market History Portends for Biden’s First Year

Jeffrey Hirsch | March 24, 2021

Here’s what tends to happen when there is a change in political party in the White House and when Congress is controlled by one party or two.

The Real Growth Stocks
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The Real Growth Stocks

Michael Kantrowitz, CFA | March 4, 2021

Although about 270 stocks in the S&P 500 are classified as "growth," having increased revenue an average of 15% or more over the past five years, only 66 are truly worthy of that designation.

Best Stock Funds and ETFs for 2021
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Best Stock Funds and ETFs for 2021

Janet Brown | March 4, 2021

The challenges and opportunities of 2020 will continue to shape fund success in 2021.

Better Way to Invest in Electric Vehicles
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Better Way to Invest in Electric Vehicles

Shawn Kim | February 18, 2021

Electric vehicle makers have soared on the stock market, but electric system suppliers may be the better long-term investment.

The Best Midcap Stocks and Funds Now
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The Best Midcap Stocks and Funds Now

January 29, 2021

Medium-size companies have features that make them attractive to investors in the current environment.

With “SPACs,” Now You Can Invest In Companies Before They Go Public
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With “SPACs,” Now You Can Invest In Companies Before They Go Public

January 15, 2021

This alternative to an IPO called a SPAC enables small investors to invest early in an electric-truck maker, a space tourism business and more…and a lot more opportunities are on the way.

Stocks Benefit From Cancer-Test Breakthroughs
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Stocks Benefit From Cancer-Test Breakthroughs

Brian Weinstein, CFA | January 15, 2021

Genetic blood testing is a $6 billion market destined to grow to $50 billion.

Toxic Stocks: These Beaten-Down Companies May Never Recover
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Toxic Stocks: These Beaten-Down Companies May Never Recover

December 21, 2020

Some major companies will never fully recover from the pandemic plunge, making them “toxic stocks” that should be shunned.

You Can Buy Fractions of a Stock as a Gift
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You Can Buy Fractions of a Stock as a Gift

Kimberly Foss, CFP | December 21, 2020

More than half-a-dozen brokerages let you buy slices of a stock for as little as a few dollars per share.