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4 Things to Know About New Space Company Virgin Galactic
At some point in the not-too-distant future, the global space industry will be worth $1.1 trillion -- maybe as much as $1.8 trillion -- according to the space analysts at investment bank Morgan
Better Buy: Intercept Pharmaceuticals or Genfit?
It's rare to find diseases with large patient populations and no approved drugs. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) fits the bill and emerged as one of the hottest areas in pharmaceutical research
4 Reasons 2020 Could Be Another Challenging Year for Oil Stocks
Few companies understand the inner workings of an oil field more than Core Laboratories (NYSE: CLB). The company makes its living by helping energy companies understand their reservoirs. That gives
What Are the 2020 Tax Brackets?
We haven't even finished 2019 yet, but already people are starting to look forward to 2020. As tax season ramps up in late January, taxpayers will begin to look at how much they're likely to owe to
Why Do So Many People Claim Social Security at 62?
Social Security benefits can help bridge the gap between what you have saved for retirement and what you need to live comfortably during your golden years. For many retirees, those monthly checks
3 Top Stocks to Buy in November
Trade tensions with China. A presidential impeachment inquiry underway in the U.S. House of Representatives. You might think that the stock market would be a scary place right now. Instead, major
These 2 Marijuana Stocks Turned $10,000 Into Over $120,000 -- Are They Buys Now?
Investing legend Peter Lynch coined the term "10-bagger" to describe a stock that delivers a tenfold return. Relatively few stocks ever earn the moniker.
But a couple of marijuana stocks have done
This Terrific High-Yield Dividend Stock Just Got Even Better
What's better than a stock that pays great dividends? A stock that pays great dividends and keeps hiking those dividends.
That's exactly what AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has done since being spun off from
3 Reasons to File for Social Security on Time
The decision to claim Social Security isn't an easy one, particularly because you get an eight-year window to file for benefits that begins at age 62 and ends at age 70 (technically, you can file as
For Restaurants, Delivery Is a Catch-22
One out of ten people reading this article will have food delivered to their home this month via their smartphone. Data from eMarketer.com shows 38 million people in the US now use food delivery
Social Security in 2020: 10 Things You Should Know
Social Security is undeniably our country's most important social program. Each month, nearly 64 million benefit payments head out, and more than 22 million recipients are being pulled above the
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks moved further into record territory last week, as both the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) gained roughly 1%. The increase left the S&P higher
Pattern Energy Going Private: 3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy Instead, and 2 More for Your Watch List
Pattern Energy (NASDAQ: PEGI), perhaps my favorite high-yield renewable energy investment over the past couple of years, is going private. The company has accepted a cash deal worth $26.75 per share
Why JD.com's Shares Rose 10.4% Last Month
Shares of JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) gained 10.4% in October 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Chinese e-commerce leviathan enjoyed easing trade tensions between Beijing and
Why Lumentum Holdings' Stock Gained 17% Last Month
Shares of Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE) rose 17% in October 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The former optical products division of JDS Uniphase spent most of the
3 Cancer Treatment Stocks to Buy Right Now
Now is a great time to have biotech stocks in your portfolio. While biotech investing can be scary, because the small-cap companies are often unprofitable research-and-development labs, this is also
Where Are We in the Auto Cycle?
In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Energy, host Nick Sciple talks with Motley Fool senior auto specialist John Rosevear about the state of the auto industry today. Tune in to learn where we
Is JetBlue Stock a Buy?
Is JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) stock a "buy?" Well, JetBlue management certainly thinks so.
After buying back $380 million of its own stock in 2017, JetBlue quickly authorized -- and has already
How Much Tax You'll Pay on Long-Term Capital Gains in 2020
If you sell an investment that you've owned for more than a year and it's gone up in value, then you'll owe taxes on your long-term capital gains. The tax laws favor long-term investors over those
This Ultrahigh-Yield Stock Is Starting to Stomp on the Accelerator
Targa Resources (NYSE: TRGP) is one of the few energy stocks that has managed to maintain its high-yielding dividend amid all the volatility in the oil and gas markets. What makes its ability to
Is Southern Company a Great Dividend Stock?
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is one of the largest utilities in the United States. With a largely regulated and fee-based business spanning electric, natural gas, and renewable power, it has a
Is Lyft's Profitability Really Right Around the Corner?
The company formerly known for its pink moustache is welcoming "Movember" with a smile.
Last week, ride-hailing company Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) issued an upbeat third-quarter earnings report that beat
Why WWE May Not Belong in Your Retirement Portfolio
From a distance, WWE (NYSE: WWE) looks to be at a high point. The pro wrestling company (which would bristle at that term, preferring "sports entertainment") has locked in lucrative five-year U.S
Roku Is Making $22.58 Per User -- and This Is Just the Beginning
Roku's (NASDAQ: ROKU) positioning amid intensifying streaming wars as a neutral and leading platform is paying handsome dividends. As it makes money from taking a share of subscriptions and ads on
Disney's Odd Summer Was a Tale of Two "Star Wars" Lands
Shares of Disney (NYSE: DIS) moved 4% higher on Friday after the media giant posted better-than-expected financial results. One of the more pleasant surprises in the report was a rebound for


