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Mall Operator Simon Property Group Goes on Shopping Spree
Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) has $6 billion burning a hole in its pocket and it's starting to go on a spending spree.
After helping to buy fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 out of bankruptcy for
CenturyLink’s Consumer Business Is a Drag, but Still a Top High-Yield Dividend
The screws continued to turn on legacy communications company CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) during the final quarter of 2019. Revenues fell year over year again -- albeit at a slower pace than before --
Should Bed Bath & Beyond Be on Deathwatch After Horrible Holidays?
It doesn't look good for Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY), which reported preliminary fourth quarter results that showed its business performed much worse than expected over the Christmas holiday
Hasbro Tells Investors 2020 Could Be Challenging
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) recently closed out its fiscal 2019 year in solid fashion by posting healthy sales for its toys and games across geographies and product categories. That success allowed
Can Juul Survive Even After a $700 Million Loan?
With industry leader Juul Labs bearing the brunt of the blame for teenage use of electronic cigarettes, and finding its partner Altria (NYSE: MO) now wanting to put some distance between the two of
What Mike Bloomberg Wants to Do to Your Social Security
The 2020 presidential campaign is now in full stride, as early primary and caucus results have already started to thin the field. Yet in many ways, former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg is just
Why Cisco Shouldn't Buy FireEye
Last Thursday, FireEye's (NASDAQ: FEYE) stock price jumped by more than 6% during trading hours on rumors Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) would acquire the cybersecurity specialist. The companies
General Motors Gives Up on Australia as Restructuring Continues
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that it will shut down its operations in Australia and New Zealand and sell a factory in Thailand as it continues to rework its allocation of capital to opportunities
What Target Launching a Luggage Line Says About Its Growth Strategy
If you're planning to travel anytime soon, you might want to check out Target's (NYSE: TGT) new line of premium luggage that combines quality and style with a practical price tag.
The line, called
Want to Save Up to $6,557 On Your Taxes? Do This
You can save money on taxes by stashing funds in a tax-deferred retirement account, claiming legitimate business deductions, or claiming deductions for charitable donations or medical expenses
Revealed: Ford’s Plan to Go Big With the Bronco
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is going big with its revived Bronco SUV: It expects to be selling 200,000 Broncos annually, starting in 2021 -- and we'll see it for the first time in just a few weeks.
Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now
Allow me to begin this column with an assumption: If you've got $1,000 to invest in the stock market, and you're thinking hard about where to put that money, you probably don't already have
Is Applied Materials Stock a Buy?
The past few years have been a wild ride for Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) investors.
Semiconductor and display manufacturing can be a volatile business, and Applied's basic materials and process
The FDA Has a Plan to Deal With the Coronavirus
The Food and Drug Administration has a plan -- in the U.S. and abroad -- to tackle the issues caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus that's infected tens of thousands of people in China.
As
This Government Contractor Can Bounce Back After Losing Its Biggest Contract
Perspecta (NYSE: PRSP) faced a daunting challenge coming into its quarterly earnings report. Just a week prior, shares of the government services firm plunged after the Navy decided against renewing
This is the No. 1 Reason for Overspending Among Older Households
Overspending is a common problem for seniors. In fact, a recent study from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that while average spending among single retired individuals was $5,000 below
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock a Buy?
Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) got a boost from a solid fourth-quarter earnings report, which it hopes to build on through a major restructuring plan.
The company, which provides
3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 5%
When investing in dividend stocks, it's always tempting to go for a high yield. And while there are risks in doing so, you can offset those by investing in top companies that have strong track
Buy, Sell, or Hold Apple Stock at $330?
As fears about the coronavirus outbreak's impact on Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) sales and operations in China seem to be fading into the background, shares of the tech giant have been creeping higher
48% of Couples Are Making This Financial Mistake
"Now it's true I married my wife for her looks ... but not the ones she's been giving me lately."
-- Comedian Jeff Foxworthy
If you've been sharing raised eyebrows and evil stares with your spouse
Better Buy: Procter & Gamble vs. Unilever
Go into almost any grocery store and you're likely to find products made by Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Unilever (NYSE: UL). Both companies make things that people use every day in good economic
6 Healthcare Stocks That Could Make You Filthy Rich
Picking home-run stocks -- or stocks capable of generating exponential returns on capital -- is no easy matter. That being said, there has arguably never been a more favorable environment for
Disney Will Survive Last Week's Theme Park Price Hike
It's been nearly a week since Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) pushed through the latest price hike on many of its tickets and passes for Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California. Theme park
Will a "Less Is More" Approach Work for Disney+?
Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) Disney+ streaming service has gotten off to a very impressive start. It was a smash from day one, beating growth projections on its way to a subscriber count of 28.6
Alteryx's Results Illustrate a Massive Untapped Opportunity
After soaring for much of 2019, Alteryx (NYSE: AYX) took a much-needed breather late in the year, but still gained 68% and easily surpassed the 29% increase of the S&P 500. Many cloud-based stocks


