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Explosion Near Beirut's Port Injures Thousands

On Tuesday, a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon injured more than 2,700 people and has killed at least 50, according to the country's health minister, the BBC reported. Hospitals are reportedly overwhelmed.

The Celebrity TikToks You Need To Watch And Follow

With the possibility of TikTok being banned in the United States — or scooped up by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) — we deci

TikTok Trader Errol Coleman Talks Day Trading, Discipline And Making Mistakes

During the COVID-19 pandemic, investing has taken a grip on the internet. New, young investors and traders have even turned to Reddit, YouTube and TikTok to get their trading ideas.

Tattooed Chef's Founder Talks Plant-Based Food Market Ahead Of Reverse Merger: 'This Concept Is Everlasting'

Plant-based food startup Tattooed Chef recently announced it will be undertaking a reverse merger with the special purpose acquisition company Forum Merger II (NYSE: FMCI).

Workhorse's CFO On Meteoric Stock Rise, EV Truck Maker's Capital Plans

Workhorse Group Inc (NYSE: WKHS), an electric delivery vehicle manufacturer, has rallied on development such as passing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and, on June 30, the securing of $70 million in convertible notes.

Lidar Company Velodyne In Talks To Merge With The SPAC Graf

What Happened: The special purpose acquisition company Graf Industrial Corp (NYSE: GRAF) is in talks to merge with Velodyne Lidar Inc., according to Bloomberg.

Canopy Growth's Investor Meeting: What You Need To Know

Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE: CGC) hosted a virtual investor meeting Monday to discuss the COVID-19 impact and business strategies.

TikTok Trader Austin Hankwitz Takes On Volatile Market, Talks Nikola Investment

The rise of retail trading represents a shift in the stock market.

5 Encouraging Coronavirus Statistics

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has sparked fear in the world. Seeing large numbers of infections and cases is frightening. However, the worldwide lockdown measures have caused drastic improvements in key statistics surrounding the virus in the United States and beyond. Here are five statistics that show the progress being made during the current coronavirus recovery.

4 Takeaways From Jerome Powell's Testimony On The Economy

Jerome Powell responded to questions from Congress Tuesday on the Federal Reserve's actions to support the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The Fed will do everything in its power to support the economy, he said.

A Closer Look At The FMCI-Tattooed Chef Deal

What Happened: Special purpose acquisition companies have continued to make the news.

Dave & Buster's Ends Week Higher After Q1 Print: What You Need To Know

What Happened: Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ: PLAY) was heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

3 Stocks Trending Up During Today's Market Sell-Off

The Dow fell more than 1,800 points today amid fears a second wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) popping up around the United States. Three stocks were able to edge higher during the plunge.

Tesla's Stock Closes At All-Time High As Musk Pushes Semi, Employees Reportedly Test Positive For COVID-19

What Happened? Last month, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) battled with the state of California to reopen its factory in Fremont amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Struggling Macy Beats Street Estimates With Early Q1 Numbers

What Happened: Retail giant Macy’s Inc (NYSE: M) posted preliminary first-quarter results Tuesday, headlined by a loss of $2.03 per share, better than the $2.33-per-share loss the Street was expecting. The preliminary sales figure of $3.02 billion beat a $3.01-billion estimate.

NASDAQ Closes At All-Time High

What Happened: The NASDAQ has seen the quickest recovery from the early 2020 market downturn. Much of the momentum in the market today continued from last week's news.

Why American Airlines Shares Took Off

American Airlines Group Inc (NYSE: AAL) stock took off Thursday, gaining more than 40% on the day. The company said it believed 74% more flights will take place in July than in June.

What's Behind Chipotle Mexican Grill's Share Price Jump?

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) shares are up nearly 4% so far this week, trading north of $1,000 per share. This comes just two months after the stock fell below $500.

8 Perfect Board Games To Play During Coronavirus

Many people are chomping at the bit to get out of the house and finally end the quarantine phase of the world's coronavirus response. With the urge strengthening by the day, many families have been looking for fun and creative ways to spend time together.

5 Strategies For Protecting Yourself From Fraud During Coronavirus

With over 30 million Americans filing for unemployment, there has been a massive increase in identity theft. Most Americans aren't careful when protecting and sending their private information over the internet. Here are five ways to protect yourself from fraud during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.