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5 Life Events That Can Affect Your Taxes
You probably share news of major life events like marriage, the birth of a child, or a promotion with your closest friends and family. But there's another interested party you have to keep in the
5 Ways Okta Crushed Its Forecast -- Again
Expectations were high going into Okta's (NASDAQ: OKTA) fiscal 2020 fourth-quarter financial report. The stock had gained more than 68% over the past year on the strength of the company's impressive
Coronavirus Could Destroy These Dying Retailers
The novel coronavirus outbreak that originated in China is in the early stages of spreading in the U.S. There are now more than 200 confirmed cases in the U.S. and at least 12 people have died. Both
What Happens to NBC Universal if the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Are Cancelled Due to Coronavirus?
2020 will be a big year for Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA). Having lost traditional cable customers by the millions the last few years, the company will be testing the internet-streamed TV waters with
Five9 CEO: Cloud Contact Center Adoption Is Just Getting Started
The coronavirus outbreak's impact on supply chains, travel, and consumer-spending habits has likely prompted many investors to reevaluate the resiliency of the business models in their portfolios
Better Buy: Scotts Miracle-Gro vs. Home Depot
Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) have a lot in common. Both companies have similar ties to home maintenance and care (albeit in different ways), both are long-established
The First High-Profile Pot Stock Bankruptcy Is Likely Only Months Away
Things have simply not gone according to plan for marijuana stock investors over the past year. The prevailing issues have been supply shortages and/or bottlenecks in Canada, as well as high tax
3 Reasons Walmart+ May Not Rattle Amazon Prime After All
Just a few days ago I laid out three ways the upcoming Walmart+ service from Walmart (NYSE: WMT) could successfully stunt the growth of Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) all-inclusive Prime platform. While
The Most Important Social Security Chart You'll Ever See
For half of all married senior couples, Social Security provides at least 50% of monthly income. And for about one in five couples, Social Security is the source of 90% or more of retirement funds.
3 Things You Need to Do to Retire Early
Is early retirement a goal of yours? It's something many people strive for. But retiring well ahead of your peers requires lots of planning and even a bit of sacrifice.
The good news? If you commit
Toll Brothers Stock Plunges Amid the Strongest Housing Market in a Decade
Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) reported earnings on February 25 that missed Wall Street expectations and sent the stock reeling over 16% (in what was admittedly a horrible week for stocks). This is the
3 Tax Breaks Parents Should Take Advantage Of
As any parent knows, raising kids can be extremely expensive. The good news is, most parents are able to get a little bit of help in the form of tax breaks. In fact, parents may be able to qualify
Essential Utilities Takes Environmental Lead in Water, Nears Natural Gas Integration
The S&P 500 declined by double digits in the last week of February as investors grappled with the reality of the coronavirus outbreak. Even if the illness doesn't become the worst-case scenario
Better Marijuana Stock: KushCo Holdings vs. Green Thumb Industries
Murphy's Law might need a cannabis corollary. What can go wrong for marijuana stocks will go wrong for marijuana stocks.
This corollary seems to be applicable to both KushCo Holdings (OTC: KSHB)
Your Retirement Depends on Knowing These 5 Things About Your 401(k)
Back when you were in grade school, passing a quiz involved memorizing random facts. Heck, you can probably still recite the 50 U.S. state capitals or the periodic table of elements. Unfortunately
Why ShotSpotter Stock Soared 30% in February While the Market Plunged
Shares of gunfire-detection technology specialist ShotSpotter (NASDAQ: SSTI) soared 29.7% in February, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
That performance is even stronger than
You're Probably Spending Too Much Money on These 3 Things
It's OK to spend a little extra money once in a while, whether it's to take a vacation, upgrade an electronic, or even buy your dream home if you've saved well enough for it. But there comes a point
Is Market Volatility Making You Sell? 3 Dividend Stocks That Are Easy to Hold
The past few weeks have been stark reminders that the stock market actually is volatile. After a decent start to the year that saw the S&P 500 up a solid 5% including dividends less than six weeks
Social Security's Catch-22 Is Bad News for Retirees
As you may have heard, our nation's most successful social program is in a bit of a bind.
Every year since 1982, the Social Security program has generated a net cash surplus. By bringing in more
Drive Shack Inc. (DS) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript
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Drive Shack Inc. (NYSE: DS)Q4 2019 Earnings CallMar 06, 2020, 9:00 a.m. ET
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UMH Properties Inc (UMH) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript
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UMH Properties Inc (NYSE: UMH)Q4 2019 Earnings CallMar 6, 2020, 10:00 a.m. ET
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Why Boot Barn Holdings Stock Fell 27% in February
Shares of Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE: BOOT) tumbled last month after the western-themed retailer delivered a disappointing third-quarter earnings report. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence
Anaplan Inc (PLAN) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
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Anaplan Inc (NYSE: PLAN)Q4 2020 Earnings CallMar 05, 2020, 10:50 a.m. ET
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El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript
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El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ: LOCO)Q4 2019 Earnings CallMar 05, 2020, 4:30 p.m. ET
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Why H&R Block Stock Fell Today
Shares of H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) dropped 5% on Friday, following the release of the tax preparation company's fiscal third-quarter results.
Revenue rose 11% year over year to $519 million, topping