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Is Lyft Stock a Buy?
Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) and its ride-share rival Uber (NYSE: UBER) have a pricing problem. Both companies used cheap prices as a way to build their businesses and win market share from traditional
What to Do If You Can't Afford to Save for Retirement
Financial experts traditionally recommended saving 10% of your annual income for retirement. However, with longer life spans and lower interest rates, you probably need to save about 15% if you hope
Industry Interview: VR, AR, and Mixed Reality, Today and in the Future
In this special episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, Jason Moser talks with VR/AR expert Sophia Moshasha -- director at Brightline, vice president of the Washington DC VR/AR Association, and
8 Things to Know About Alibaba's Stock
Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) stock price has nearly tripled since its IPO five years ago as the company impressed investors with its robust revenue growth, consistent profits, and expanding ecosystem
Five Below's Growth Story Keeps Getting Better
Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE) delivered another quarter of 20%-plus growth on the top line when it reported earnings in early December. The company reported broad growth across its eight "worlds" led by
Young Americans Are Eager to Get Promoted. Here's How to Climb the Ranks Quickly Early On in Your Career
There are plenty of good reasons to aim for a promotion at work. For one thing, a higher-ranking title often translates to more money, which can come in extremely handy for things like building
I Still Can't Believe Danaher Is Paying Only $20 Billion to Buy This Business From General Electric
Following General Electric's (NYSE: GE) third-quarter earnings report, it became clear that when Danaher (NYSE: DHR) completes its acquisition of GE's biopharma business in 2020, it will be getting
Even More Evidence That Disney+ Interest Is Soaring
Excitement for Disney's (NYSE: DIS) flagship video streaming service, Disney+, has been building all year. While the company had loosely discussed the service last year, it officially confirmed key
What Could Scramble the Hold Chicken Producers Have on the Market?
The largest chicken and meat producers in the U.S. have become accustomed to ruling the roost. In 2015, a total of just five companies produced nearly 60% of the United States' ready-to-cook
3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in December
With the start of a new year and a new decade just weeks away, it's a great time to make sure your investment portfolio is in order and positioned to thrive. The last 10 years have been defined by a
Better Buy: Luckin Coffee or Starbucks?
Luckin Coffee (NASDAQ: LK), the Chinese coffee store chain that went public in May, has repeatedly claimed that it will eclipse Starbucks' (NASDAQ: SBUX) store count in China. Luckin's growth rate
Will Home Depot Raise Its Dividend in 2020?
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is a leader in the retail sector, with its home improvement business having capitalized on the upsurge in interest in home ownership over time. With a business model that
Instagram Stories Already Generates 10% of Facebook's Ad Revenue
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) didn't take long after it launched Instagram Stories in 2016 before it started inserting advertisements into the app's new feature. Facebook saw strong enough engagement that
Southern Co.'s Nuclear Build Faces a Hurdle
Giant U.S. utility The Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is doing something that no other domestic electric company is even willing to try right now: It is building a pair of nuclear power plants. The
3 Stocks the World's Best Investors Are Buying Right Now
Every quarter, professional investment managers are required to report their holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These gurus typically have years of experience earning
Don't Look Past This Risky Bet Apple Is Making on Home-Grown Hardware
There's an undeniable upside to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) making its own hardware components found within its devices: control. Home-grown tech is guaranteed to work perfectly with the rest of its wares
3 Things About Taxes Americans Are Getting Wrong
Most of us don't spend our days actively studying the tax code. But there are certain basic tax facts you should be aware of, since having that knowledge could help you make smart money-saving
This Restaurant Chain Plans to Use Cash Flow to Grow in 2020
Investors in brewpub chain BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) aren't buzzing these days. The stock peaked in Sept. 2018, already having doubled that year. But since then, shares have tumbled 50%
Antitrust Regulators Are Eyeing Google's Proposed Fitbit Acquisition
It's been a little over a month since Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary Google said it would buy Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) in a $2.1 billion deal. Regulators in the European Union have
3 of the Fastest-Growing Large-Cap Stocks on the Planet
Historically speaking, value stocks have outpaced growth stocks over the long run, although both have produced handsome returns for buy-and-hold investors. A Bank of America/Merrill Lynch report
Okta Has Lots of Growth Ahead, but It Doesn’t Come Cheap
Cloud-based identity-management leader Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) keeps putting up impressive results. The company occupies one of the most promising niches in cybersecurity, and it's consolidating that
Why an Ad-Supported Pricing Tier Makes Sense for Netflix
A prediction that Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) would lose 4 million subscribers in the United States in 2020 has ignited a debate over whether the streaming leader should add a cheaper ad-supported
3 Things to Do If You're in Your 60s With No Retirement Savings
Without retirement savings, there's a good chance you'll struggle to keep up with your basic living expenses once your career comes to a close. And if you're thinking of living on Social Security
Here's How Much Marijuana Sales Forecasts Have Plunged Since April
When the year began, hopes were incredibly high for the cannabis industry and marijuana stocks in general. Canada had just become the first industrialized country in the modern era to green-light
Better Buy: Boeing vs. Airbus
The global battle for commercial air superiority pits Boeing (NYSE: BA) against Airbus (OTC: EADSY), two global titans with portfolios of large and midsize jets that account for most global


