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OmniRide cutting services; ridership continues to decline 10/15/2020 10:24pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A series of OmniRide service reductions could be the first sign of long-term trouble for the transit operator as 2020, and federal mo Fastly Stock Plunges 27%, Markets End Lower 10/15/2020 12:00am • All three major U.S. stock market indices finished lower for a third straight day on Thursday. Not only are investors focused on the long-awaited second virus relief package from Congress, but increasingly the path of the virus itself is concerning. Daily new cases in the U.S. approached 60,000, an Q&A with Josh Duitz of Aberdeen Standard Investments on Infrastructure Investing During the Election 10/14/2020 12:00am • Infrastructure is always a hot topic around election season, and the 2020 presidential election is no exception. Both candidates have made big promises to ramp up infrastructure spending, even floating the possibility of an infrastructure bank. And where money flows, investment opportunities tend t Nio Stock Pops; Facebook's $299 VR Headset 10/14/2020 12:00am • The three major U.S. stock indices each slipped on Wednesday, as the first results of earnings season began trickling in. With November elections now right around the corner, some volatility is to be expected in the coming weeks, and Wall Street will keep a close eye on stimulus talks, which still Where Can Americans Travel Right Now? 10/14/2020 12:00am • The current global pandemic has many Americans rethinking the way they travel. Road trips and camping vacations have grown in popularity, as many Americans have discovered the country has more than its fair share of stunning natural landscapes, from the Grand Canyon to Acadia National Park. Some pe 6 Best Marijuana Stocks to Buy 10/14/2020 12:00am • These are the best marijuana stocks to invest in now.Investing in the cannabis sector in the fall is more advantageous to investors as liquidity and share volume rises. Interest will increase since voters in Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota will vote on legalizing and taxing recreationa Retirees Share Secrets to Financial Security 10/14/2020 12:00am • You don't necessarily need a lot of money to set up a financially secure retirement. If you're willing to carefully manage your expenses, you may be able to retire with a modest budget. Here's how to retire well on less money: -- Know what you want.-- Start saving early.-- Don't chase high-risk inv Items you should always buy in bulk 10/13/2020 10:20am • No matter how much you try to trim your budget, there are items you can't avoid buying like groceries and household cleaning supplies. Considering that prices for food are expected to increase between 2.5% and 3.5%, though, as reported by the 2020 Food Price Outlook survey from the USDA, it's more i 10 Colleges Where Early Applicants Have an Edge 10/13/2020 12:00am • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Poll shows Marylanders on board with police reform 10/12/2020 05:21am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. As Maryland legislative committees craft comprehensive police reform packages for the 2021 General Assembly session, they appear to have s Car Review: Big changes turn the Chevrolet Corvette into a world-beating sports car 10/12/2020 04:24am • The Chevrolet Corvette has been the quintessential American sports car, giving drivers a lot of performance for a more reasonable price tag than other big-ticket sports cars. And for 2020, Chevrolet gave the Corvette its biggest makeover in its storied history. Like an exotic car, the new ‘Vet $30 Billion AMD Merger? Microsoft's Perma-WFH Plans 10/09/2020 12:00am • Despite little major economic news, stocks finished out a pretty remarkable week on Friday, with the S&P 500 notching its biggest weekly gains since July. The benchmark index ended with 3.8% gains in the first full trading week of October. Wall Street's focus was chiefly on three issues over th Weed Stocks Jump; Domino's Slips 10/08/2020 12:00am • The three major U.S. indices enjoyed a second straight day of gains on Thursday as Wall Street continues to hope for further stimulus. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi indicated there would be no stand-alone relief bill for airlines, something the GOP has been pushing for, instead she called for the reli 6 Thematic ETFs for 4Q 2020 10/08/2020 12:00am • Investors should consider thematic exchange-traded funds now.A pullback could occur in the fourth quarter as the stock market's recent sell-offs, lower bond yields and decline in gross domestic product are facing additional headwinds from growing uncertainty caused by contentious negotiations over t In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of virus aid 10/07/2020 01:51pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday tried to salvage a few priority items after he told aides to halt COVID-19 relief talks, pressing for $1,200 stimulus checks and new aid for airlines and other businesses hard hit by the pandemic. In a barrage of tweets, Trump pressed for p