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Better Buy: Illumina vs. Guardant Health
DNA's structure wasn't discovered until 1953. The human genome -- the complete set of DNA sequences in the human body -- wasn't fully sequenced until 50 years later. Fast-forward to today, and....
3 Facts Most People Get Wrong About Social Security
For many retirees, Social Security is a crucial component of retirement -- roughly half of single beneficiaries and one in five married couples rely on their benefits for at least 90% of their....
3 Top Cannabis Stocks to Buy Now
Investing in cannabis stocks isn't for the faint of heart. The wild up-and-down swings can be dizzying. The risks are real. But the potential pay-off over the long run could be enormous.Choosing....
5 Big Unanswered Questions for Aurora Cannabis After Its Q4 Letdown
Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) made the mistake with its fiscal 2019 fourth-quarter results that lots of businesses do: It overpromised and underdelivered. The Canadian cannabis producer missed its....
More Than Half of Americans Are Unintentionally Hurting Their Retirement Savings
There are a lot of rules surrounding retirement saving telling you what you are and aren't supposed to do with your money. Do start saving early, don't rely too much on Social Security, do....
5 Reasons Taking Social Security at 67 Might Be a No-Brainer
According to two surveys conducted by national pollster Gallup this past October, Social Security is likely to play an important role in helping you make ends meet during retirement. The surveys....
Walmart's $98 Delivery Subscription Could Take on Amazon and Target
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) currently offers unlimited grocery delivery for a $98 annual fee in four markets, and this fall, it'll expand that to 200 markets covering 50% of the U.S. population. Delivery....
3 Top Solar Stocks to Buy Right Now
Solar power is red hot these days. Because of rapidly falling costs and climate change concerns, the U.S. is pouring billions of dollars into building new solar power generating capacity. As a....
3 Scenarios When Claiming Social Security Early Makes More Sense Than Waiting
Social Security serves as a substantial income source for millions of retirees today, which is why seniors are generally advised not to file for benefits early. Though your benefits are....
Why Energy Transfer Investors Should Be Excited About 2020
Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has been in a bit of a tight spot financially over the past few years. The master limited partnership has been trying to fund a multibillion-dollar expansion program at....
Snap Is Now Among the Best Performing Tech Stocks of 2019
Here's something you don't hear often: Snap (NYSE: SNAP) is outperforming its peers. The company behind the disappearing-message app has seen its shares rise nearly 200% year-to-date, eclipsing....
This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Is a Screaming Bargain
MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) has lost more than 20% of its value in the last year. That slump is a bit of a head-scratcher, because the master limited partnership's cash flow per unit has increased more....
Boeing's Troubled Tanker Has Its Wings Clipped Again
The U.S. Air Force has barred its new KC-46 tankers from carrying cargo or passengers after a new defect was found, a fresh blow to the long-struggling tanker program and a new embarrassment for....
Hudson's Bay Delivers a Mixed Q2 Earnings Report
Over the past year and a half, CEO Helena Foulkes has spearheaded an aggressive downsizing campaign at Hudson's Bay (OTC: HBAYF). This plan is in its final stages, and it has enabled the....
Should Investors Ditch Fitbit?
It took just six months this year for Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) to lose more than half of its value. While some investors might be tempted to pick up the stock now that it has begun to bounce back from....
27% of Americans Are at Risk of Retiring Broke
Saving for retirement is one of the most challenging financial goals you'll ever have to achieve, and it's becoming even more difficult as retirement becomes more and more expensive. The average....
Garmin's Growth Is Still a Long Way From the Finish Line
For many years, GPS device maker, Garmin (NASDAQ: GRMN), built up its business offering consumers personal navigation devices. But years of strong sales growth in that market hit a wall when GPS....
3 Tips for Handling Frustration at Work
Even if you have a great job at a fabulous company working with wonderful people, things may not always go your way. Perhaps you got passed over for a promotion, or maybe you weren't recognized....
Better Buy: ExxonMobil vs. Royal Dutch Shell
If you are looking at the energy sector, both ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS-B) will be stocks that pop up on your radar screen. They have some similarities and some very....
Has Disney Created a $12.99 Cable Killer?
Cable has been in steady decline, but it has not hit the freefall levels that entirely changed the music industry, or even the numbers that have massively changed the market for most newspaper....
Juul's Future Is Cloudy as the FDA Slams Its E-Cig Marketing
The Food and Drug Administration is bringing down the hammer on Juul Labs. It accuses the leading electronic cigarette maker of illegally marketing its vaping device as safer than traditional....
2 Hidden Opportunities for China’s Tesla
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has long been regarded as the world's number one electric vehicle (EV) company. Its vehicles, like the Roadster and Model S, have captured the public's attention. The....
The 10 Biggest Utility Stocks
Utility stocks provide products and services that consumers not only want but basically need to survive. The list includes electricity, clean water, and natural gas, among other things. But....
Are Gold Streaming Stocks Actually "Recession Proof"?
As fears mount that a U.S. recession is looming, a lot of investors are looking for safe haven assets in which to park their money. And "everybody knows" that gold is about the safest thing you....
4 Signs of Life in Aurora Cannabis' Latest Earnings Report
Since Canada began allowing recreational marijuana sales last October, Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) stock has fallen around 44% thanks to underwhelming sales and heavy operating losses. Recently....