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These could very well be get-rich-quick stocks. Spoiler alert: They're also very risky. You could play it safe. Put your money in assets that aren't likely to lose their value. Maybe you might opt to buy shares of utility companies that enjoy monopolies.  But not every investor wants to take the safe path that leads…

MRNA)." data-reactid="23" type="text">European stocks climbed on Wednesday as investors assessed positive results from initial trials of an experimental coronavirus vaccine produced by biotechnology firm Moderna (MRNA).The potential vaccine, developed by researchers at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, provoked a promising immune response and appeared safe in 45 healthy volunteers in an…

U.S. equity markets slid Monday as oil crashed to its lowest level since recordkeeping began in March 1983.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by as many as 489 points, or 2.02 percent, before paring its losses. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were down 1.53 percent and 1.01 percent, respectively, at their lows.TickerSecurityLastChangeChange %I:DJIDOW JONES AVERAGES24063.86-178.63-0.74%SP500S&P 5002859.87-14.69-0.51%I:COMPNASDAQ…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.U.S. stock futures are signaling a strong start to Friday's session adding to the momentum seen on Thursday.The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared nearly 850 points or 3.5 percent while the S&P 500 was higher by over 3 percent and the Nasdaq Composite 2…

U.S. equity markets slid Wednesday as two separate economic indicators showed mounting damage from the coronavirus pandemic and big banks fortified their balance sheets against loan defaults by hard-hit consumers and small businesses.The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 553 points, or 2.3 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell…