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2020 is almost over… Finally. What a year it’s been. It all started with a U.S. strike that killed Qasem Soleimani, the Commander of Iranian Forces, in January. Less than a month later, NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash. Then, about a month after that, Tom Hanks tested positive for Covid-19, and

Editor’s note: This column is part of InvestorPlace.com’s Best Stocks for 2021 contest. Ben Reynolds’ pick for the contest is Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA). Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) is a global pharmacy-led health enterprise, and WBA stock is one of the best to buy for 2021. Source: by InvestorPlace Overall, Walgreens is a large and

Editor’s note: This column is part of our Best Stocks for 2021 contest. The Readers’ Choice pick for the contest is Nio (NYSE:NIO). Source: by InvestorPlace Overall, 2020 has provided quite a ride for everyone. And as we look back at the past year, some of the best stocks on Wall Street emerged from the rubble of

The market’s fixation with drug manufacturers involved in treating or preventing the novel coronavirus is creating opportunities for value investors. Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), through its partnership with BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX), drew in investor interest. Between November and December, PFE stock traded no lower than $34 and topped around $43. Source: Manuel Esteban / Shutterstock.com Pfizer separated

Now that Fisker (NYSE:FSR) has signed a definitive agreement with Magna International (NYSE:MGA) to make its new Ocean electric SUV, I took another look as what I wrote about this earlier in December. I believe that analysis still stands especially now that the Magna deal is finalized. And, I still believe Fisker stock is likely

Of all my stock-picking mistakes in 2020, not getting on the Nio (NYSE:NIO) bandwagon and recommending NIO stock sooner is one of my biggest regrets.  Source: Robert Way / Shutterstock.com I waited until June to give the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker the thumbs up. In hindsight, once it got $1 billion in funding back

Nanotechnology is as compelling as it sounds: a field of research dedicated to building devices and materials at the molecular and atomic levels. At that dimension, materials behave differently. And in practical terms, nanotechnology could help increase manufacturing production while cutting costs. The stock market is keen to find the next biggest technology boom, with

The future of healthcare will look so different that you may feel like you stepped into a new universe. From telemedicine to precision medicine to genetic therapy, the global healthcare industry is about to shake up like never before. Source: by InvestorPlace That said, one of the key pillars to getting there is genetic testing,

Lidar (light detection and ranging) tech specialist Luminar (NASDAQ:LAZR) has certainly made its presence felt in the markets in 2020. As you may recall, LAZR stock more than doubled in a week after its Dec. 3 debut on the Nasdaq Exchange. Source: Shutterstock Clearly, LAZR stock has been a big hit among traders. It’s also favored

As nations seek new pathways to a cleaner future, ambitious companies like FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) have opportunities to grab market share of the green-energy niche. Investors, meanwhile, can participate and profit by owning shares of FCEL stock. Source: Kaca Skokanova/Shutterstock Yet, not everyone’s convinced of this stock’s value proposition. Or, perhaps some investors have witnessed the

Since the day Steve Jobs died, Oct. 5, 2011, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are up 813%.  Source: pio3 / Shutterstock.com Tim Cook made Apple the stock of the decade by following some key trends. He has split the stock twice and instituted a dividend. He was late to the cloud but caught up. Services are now 20%

For some folks on Wall Street Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) may seem like the Rodney Dangerfield of stocks in today’s market. But on multiple fronts, it’s PFE stock investors who should have the last laugh. Let’s look at what’s happening off and on the price chart, then offer a risk-adjusted position in alignment with a better tomorrow

The gradual rollout of the coronavirus vaccine is one of the events investors are looking forward to the most in 2021. But even with the eventual end of the pandemic on the horizon, the U.S. economy is by no means out of the woods. And with stock market valuations at record highs not seen in

Lidar stands for “light radar.” It emits lasers and measure distance by determining how quickly the lasers come back to their origin after hitting objects. According to Wired, “Because lidar sees in much greater detail than radar, it could make … cars capable enough to drive without that constant supervision.” That probably explains why lidar is

We are finally at the tail end of a horrific year on Main Street. It has been the exact opposite on Wall Street because stocks are still setting new records despite all of this year’s madness. There have been tremendous winners and among them is Square (NYSE:SQ) stock, which we will discuss today. Source: IgorGolovniov

Digital payments processor PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) is a well-known name among merchants and customers alike. It’s also quite familiar to market traders as PayPal stock has rocketed higher in 2020. Value-focused investors might balk at the idea of buying PayPal stock after its incredible run-up. However, the company’s strategic moves indicate that there could be more gains

The past two months have brought relief and recovery to airline stocks. Boeing (NYSE:BA) has been bid up alongside the industry allowing Boeing stock bulls to establish a foothold. Source: Alex JW Robinson / Shutterstock.com With the turnaround, the price trend has improved dramatically and looks healthier than at any point in 2020. Today we’re

The shares of major cannabis stocks have been rising after Joe Biden won the presidential election. It’s generally believed that the president-elect will loosen cannabis regulations, paving the way for the drug to be legalized, both for recreational and medicinal purposes, in more states. It’s against this backdrop that Hexo (NYSE:HEXO) stock shot up after

Investors seeking exposure to the driverless car revolution now have the option of choosing from a variety of self-driving car stocks. Several companies are racing to get the first fully autonomous vehicle on the streets. Barring special trial programs, we are yet to see the first fully autonomous vehicle on the market, meaning the market

Two days before Christmas 2020 — when many investors and traders were looking to just relax and prep for the holidays — fleet electrification company XL Fleet (NYSE:XL) took Wall Street by storm, with XL stock soaring as much as 80% in a single day on the back of a confluence of good news. Source: