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Adobe Sets Its Sights on a Bigger Target Market
Multimedia software specialist Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) reported fourth-quarter results on Thursday evening. The company beat Wall Street's consensus estimates across the board and issued solid guidance
Dreaming of Retiring Abroad? This Country Is the Most Popular Retirement Destination
Retirement is the perfect opportunity to have new adventures and start fresh. With no job to tie you to a particular city, you're free to move wherever you please. And for an increasing number of
Is Codexis Stock a Buy?
By digging through SEC filings of institutional shareholders, investors can unearth promising stocks hidden to most. Codexis (NASDAQ: CDXS) fits this bill. With a business focused on developing
The Surprising Reason Americans Are Spending Less on the Holidays
The holidays can be a very expensive time of year, between gift-giving, travel, hosting, and decor. In fact, a large number of Americans dig themselves into debt annually in an effort to spread joy
Your 5-Step Guide to Scoring Big Tax Savings
Too many people go through most of their careers before seriously thinking about saving for retirement. The longer you wait, the harder it'll be to reach your financial goals. But fortunately, it's
Meet Tech's Newest Unicorn: Duolingo Doubles Valuation in 2 Years
Two years ago, I predicted that the rapid rise and extreme success of free language learning app Duolingo would mark a death knell for rival, CD-ROM-based language instructor Rosetta Stone (NYSE:
Is Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Still a Good Bet?
If an investor could get access to the S&P 500 at a third of the price-to-book (P/B) multiple and a quarter of the debt-to-equity ratio, would that be a good investment? Most people would likely
How to Invest in Iron Stocks
Iron is vital to the global economy because it's an essential ingredient in making steel. Overall, about 98% of the iron mined each year goes into the production of steel. That metal is a crucial
Here's How These 3 Cannabis Stocks Posted a Profit This Year
A lack of profitability is what makes investing in cannabis very risky. That's why selecting stocks that have been profitable recently is a good way for investors to minimize their overall risk
The 7 Biggest Iron Stocks
Iron is crucial in supporting the growth of the global economy. That's because the metal is a critical ingredient in making steel, which we use to build everything from commercial buildings to
Can You Find Health Insurance That Covers You Out of State?
Having the right health insurance is really important. Unfortunately, finding a policy that provides comprehensive coverage can be difficult. This is especially true if you routinely travel to
Retiring in 2020? 5 Moves to Make Today
Congratulations! After a long career, you're finally gearing up to retire, and it's a milestone you're no doubt excited for. But if you're convinced 2020 is the year you'll leave the workforce for
Why Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?
Whether you realize it or not, Social Security truly is an incredible program. Each month, it's doling out almost 64 million benefit checks that are ultimately being leaned on by more than 15
3 Headwinds for Trip.com Investors Should Know About
Only around 8% of Chinese have passports versus 46% of Americans. China's low passport penetration rate along with China's growing middle class mean Chinese travel companies have a powerful secular
Why Bloom Energy Stock Popped 27% This Week
Shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) stock have not performed well this year. From the first trading day of 2019 to the first trading day of this week, Bloom stock lost nearly 50% of its value (47.4%
Tilray Locks In a Merger With a Major Shareholder
Still in its early stages, the cannabis industry sometimes does business in nontraditional ways. A prime example is Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY), which on Friday essentially acquired and swallowed up its
GameStop Will Stop Your Earnings
In this episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill talks with Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Barker about some market news. Remember all that talk of Microsoft and Apple being huge at their
Why Snap Stock Jumped Today
Shares of Snap (NYSE: SNAP) have jumped today, up by 5% as of 3 p.m. EST, after the company received an upgrade from Wall Street. JMP Securities has boosted its rating on the Snapchat parent from
Here's Why Athenex Stock Is Sliding Today
Shares of Athenex (NASDAQ: ATNX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, slid 21.2% in the first hour of trading on Friday. The stock recovered some of that loss as investors digested pivotal
Dow Jones News: Microsoft Reveals Next Xbox; Apple Avoids Tariffs
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) was up just 0.01% at 12:40 p.m. EST Friday, despite news that the U.S. and China had agreed to phase one of a trade deal. The deal still needs to
Ulta Beauty Will Survive Despite Challenges of Cyclical Lull and Changing Environment
Beauty retailer Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) finally gave investors a much-needed glimmer of hope last week. Its third-quarter bottom-line results came in better than expected, with same-store sales
The Big Problem With Salesforce
Investors love a good growth stock. But that doesn't mean that sales growth alone is going to be enough for a stock to continue rising in value. Case in point: salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM). The
Nervous About Down Markets? Use These 3 Strategies
Even with the U.S. stock market near all-time highs, stocks remain an excellent way to build wealth. But that doesn't mean the path will always be smooth.
Public markets are sometimes bullish and
2 Recent Tech IPOs to Bet On for 2020
IPOs, or initial public offerings, provide an opportunity for investors to get in on the ground floor, and that's what makes them so popular. In most cases, companies go public to raise additional
Netflix Says Competitors Are Overpaying for Old Shows
The price of streaming video content has skyrocketed as new competitors enter the market. AT&T's (NYSE: T) WarnerMedia is spending billions for the rights to old shows including Friends, South Park


