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In April of this year, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) announced its Google Wing subsidiary was the first to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to operate a commercial drone delivery

Tencent Holdings (OTC: TCEHY) is not as widely followed as some American tech companies, but it deserves to be on investors' radar. The Chinese tech giant is a leader in social media, cloud

Fintech refers to the many ways technology can be used to make financial services faster, safer, and more affordable. Two companies that have been diligently working in the financial technology

With major indexes recently hitting new highs thanks to strong U.S. jobs numbers and encouraging progress on trade disputes with China, investors are probably thinking about the best strategies

One of the most reliable rules of American investing over the last 50 years may have finally been broken. 

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) is not the sure bet it once

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) have quite a few things in common. They both rank among the most attractive healthcare dividend stocks. Both companies have long track records

Social media was intended to help people make more connections, thus improving their social and professional lives. However, while online networks have indeed connected more people, they've also

Home Depot's (NYSE: HD) recent annual investor conference was packed with valuable information for investors. The home improvement retailer's management team took the opportunity in early December

Steel production can be a tough business, and United States Steel (NYSE: X) is doing what's necessary to survive. But the actions it's taking are a bitter pill for the nearly 120-year-old company's

This year has been a good one for many stock market niches, but investors left several popular restaurant stocks out of the rally. In fact, most of the largest restaurant companies underperformed

We get very contemplative at the end of the year. We review where we are in life. Often, it's a good reminder to look over our portfolio and consider making changes. Below, we'll review three

If you had invested in Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) at the beginning of this decade, you'd be up over 1,400%. Yes, it's been a lucrative journey for investors in the maker of Invisalign clear

The defense industry begins 2020 in a similar climate as the one that existed at the beginning of the last decade. The U.S. government is divided, leading to budget uncertainty and the risk of

This was supposed to be the year that marijuana stocks went from being perceived as a speculative investment to something that long-term investors would be proud to add their portfolios. And it

Tens of millions of Americans routinely have more money taken out of their paychecks in tax withholding than they owe in taxes. That means that every spring, many taxpayers get their returns filed

Has there been a lot of hype about CRISPR gene editing? Absolutely. But while the hype might have been overdone in some cases, the reality is that there's significant potential for CRISPR (which

Every industry has companies that qualify as "haves" and others that are "have nots." In genetic testing, Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) definitely belongs in the former category this year, with its

What kinds of stocks hold the potential to double your money? Given enough time, nearly any stock could achieve the goal. But if you're looking for gains of 100% or more within a few years, you'll

Chances are, Social Security will serve as a major income source for you once you enter retirement, so it's essential to claim benefits at the right time. You're allowed to sign up for benefits once

Weight Watchers International (NASDAQ: WW) shares rose after the company announced that Oprah Winfrey has extended her partnership deal with the company. She will continue to be on WW's board of

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) is a different business from what it was a decade ago. The growth strategy has shifted from a focus on new game releases to year-round engagement through

Saving for retirement is one of the most important ways that you can prepare for your financial future. When you stop working, nearly all of your income dries up. Although you may qualify to receive

Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) is one of the largest energy drink producers in the world, and its market share puts it in the top three manufacturers and distributors of energy drinks, with its

In June 2017, Nike (NYSE: NKE) was struggling. The stock had slumped over the previous two years as it lost market share to adidas, whose stock more than doubled during that time.

To turn around its

We all have those expenses we tend to go overboard on. For some people, it's gadgets. For others, it's travel. Here are three categories I tend to spend a lot on -- and why I think it's OK that I