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CMG vs. MCD: Which Fast Food Stock Is the Clear Coronavirus Winner?

Let’s take a look at two major fast-food restaurant stocks -- McDonald's and Chipotle -- and see how they are weatheing the coronavirus storm.

Halliburton Earnings: HAL Stock Jumps on Q1 Beat

Halliburton earnings have HAL stock on the rise on Monday after the company reported EPS and revenue figures that beat analysts' estimates.

Falling Gas Prices 2020: 13 States Where You Can Get $1 Gas (or Less!)

Gas prices continue to fall in 2020 and it's getting to the point that prices are dropping below $1 per gallon in some states.

Walmart Is the Center of the Virus Storm

Walmart has become America's most essential business, defining a new normal in the age of the coronavirus. Here's what to know about WMT stock.

SHAK Stock News: Shake Shack to Return $10M PPP Loan to Government

SHAK stock is heading higher on Monday after Shake Shack (SHAK) announced plans to return its PPP loan to the government.

Ally Financial Earnings: ALLY Stock Falls 2% on Q1 Miss

Ally Financial (ALLY) earnings for the bank holding company's first quarter of 2020 have ALLY stock heading lower on Monday.

IBIO Stock Is Only Worth It for High-Risk Investors

It might not be a smooth ride, but IBIO stock's potential for gains is considerable. As such, investors willing to take on the risks might profit.

Buying DAL Stock Is About Psychology More Than Economics

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a bet on DAL stock requires investors to understand how buyer behavior will impact demand.

This Is Why You Should Steer Clear of BA Stock Before Earnings

Although BA stock has become cheaper, given the current cross-winds I would not rush to invest yet

The Incredible Run in Tesla Stock Defies Logic Completely

It's perfectly okay to invest in Tesla, but that doesn't mean you should chase TSLA stock at any price. Here's why caution is required.

After JetBlue Receives CARES Act Aid, Is JBLU Stock a Buy?

Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus, airliners have been especially hard hit. However, with JetBlue receiving government aid, JBLU stock offers an interesting proposition for contrarian investors.

Alibaba Stock Can’t be Separated from the Beijing-Washington Battles

With China demonstrating some momentum toward its economic recovery efforts, this bodes well for Alibaba stock. However, geopolitical factors risk making this a turbulent name.

BBW Stock Soars 13% as Build-a-Bear Baby Yoda Sells Out in Hours

BBW stock got a major boost on Friday after news that Build-A-Bear Workshop's (BBW) Baby Yoda sold out in just hours started to spread.

Moderna News: MRNA Stock Surges on Potential Coronavirus Vaccine

Moderna news regarding federal funding for the company to advance its possible coronavirus vaccine has MRNA stock rising fast on Friday.

5 Gaming Stocks That Are on Fire as We Stay at Home

With much of the world staying at home right now, video games are a huge source of entertainment -- and gaming stocks are outperforming by a large margin.

State Street Earnings: STT Stock Ticks Lower Despite Better-Than-Expected Q1

State Street (STT) earnings for the financial services company's first quarter of the year have STT stock down on Friday.

Kansas City Southern Earnings: KSU Stock Up 3% on Q1 Beats

Kansas City Southern (KSU) earnings for the transportation company's first quarter of 2020 have KSU stock heading higher on Friday.

DraftKings IPO Still a Go Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

The DraftKings IPO is still set for April despite the ongoing effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic with voting take place on the 23rd.

Gilead Stock Isn’t Worth Chasing Now Despite Recent Remdesivir Success

Gilead's remdesivir appears to be an effective treatment against the coronavirus. Still, I wouldn't chase GILD stock now.