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Markel Gears Up to Buy Back (More) Stock
As one of the world's most talented stock pickers, Markel (NYSE: MKL) CIO and co-CEO Tom Gayner has built a portfolio that helped his company consistently trounce the broader market's returns for....
5 Simple Reasons to Stay Away From Oracle
Oracle's (NYSE: ORCL) stock rallied more than 30% over the past three years, but the source of that growth is a divisive topic for investors. The bulls claim that Oracle won back investors by....
Trust Your Significant Other About Money? Maybe You Shouldn't.
Couples often avoid discussing money for a variety of reasons. One partner may make more than the other, or one may have credit card debt that's embarrassing. The reason doesn't really matter,....
Embraer Delivers First E195-E2 Jet to Azul
Last Thursday, Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) finally delivered the first E195-E2 to its launch customer, fast-growing Brazilian airline Azul (NYSE: AZUL). This was a huge milestone, because while the....
Here's the Single Biggest Takeaway From Apple's Product Reveal
Some things are as sure as the changing of the seasons, and one thing that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) fans have come to expect is the company's annual keynote address and product reveal in September.....
3 Top Biotech Stocks to Buy in September
Biotech stocks rarely perform well during the summer months, and 2019 has proven to be no exception in regards to this historical trend line. The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF, for example,....
3 Surprising Stocks Hitting New Lows Last Week
Pessimism wasn't in fashion last week. The Dow has moved higher for eight consecutive trading days, so it's not a surprise to see that less than 180 stocks across all three major U.S. exchanges....
Why Won't Under Armour Challenge Lululemon in the Athleisure Market?
Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) and Lululemon's (NASDAQ: LULU) paths diverged over the past three years. UA's stock plunged over 40% as it struggled with soft demand in North America and....
79% of Future Retirees Are Dangerously Ill-Informed About Medicare
Millions of seniors rely on Medicare for health coverage during retirement. But the less you know about how that program works, the more you risk struggling to afford your healthcare costs under....
Apple Watch vs. Fitbit: Here's How I Found the Right Fitness Tracking Watch For Me
When Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) released its first smartwatch, I got one -- ostensibly for fitness reasons, but partially because it seemed like a product that would change my life. It did not, and....
3 Recent IPOs to Add to Your Watch List
IPO investing can be quite risky. Stocks tend to be highly volatile in their early months as public companies, and many are unprofitable businesses whose value is based on growth potential.While....
Cannabis and Big Pharma Join Hands in Jerusalem
Ever wondered what would happen if the pharmaceutical industry and the cannabis industry joined hands?You might not have to wait very long to find out. The world's largest manufacturer of....
3 Surprising Pot Stocks That Can Outsell Cronos Group in 2020
It's the ultimate, but accurate, cliché: The cannabis industry is growing like a weed. Depending on your preferred source, the global marijuana industry could reach anywhere from $50 billion to....
How Was Your Summer Vacation? Expensive, Say Parents.
For kids, summer means no school and a break from responsibility. For parents, the warmer months mean added child care costs, a struggle to find things for children to do, and more pressure than....
Want to Excel Professionally? Work on These Key Skills
The skills you develop in the course of your career can set the stage for success. But don't expect to learn those skills inside a classroom; rather, they're the type you're likely to grow on the....
Here's What Aurora Cannabis Said That Should Have the Marijuana Industry Terrified
Last week, marijuana stock investors were privy to one of the most highly anticipated events of the third quarter -- namely, the release of Aurora Cannabis' (NYSE: ACB) fiscal fourth-quarter....
Attention, Social Security Recipients: Here's What Your Next Raise Might Look Like
The average senior on Social Security today collects $1,471 a month, which amounts to $17,652 a year. That's not a ton of money, given the expenses retirees face, from mounting healthcare costs....
How Becoming President Cost Trump $3.75 Million
Putting politics aside, President Trump is a groundbreaker in the Oval Office. Never before had the American public elected someone with no political or military background in the highest office....
3 Top Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
Longevity. It's what every investor should want when buying a stock. Why even consider investing in shares of a company that isn't solid enough to hold for the long term?There are many stocks....
Generation Xers Say These 5 Things Are Holding Them Back From Saving for Retirement
Saving for retirement isn't easy, no matter how old you are or how much you're earning. Roughly a quarter of U.S. households earning $150,000 or more per year say they're living paycheck to....
2 Indian Stocks to Buy as the Economy Slows
Last week was tough for the world's fifth-largest economy, India. The Indian government reported total GDP growth of 5% of the April-June quarter, marking the country's slowest quarter in six....
Here's the Cybersecurity SaaS Stock I Just Bought
This week, share prices of some of the biggest Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies plunged on no news at all. That presented an opportunity: A recently IPO'd cybersecurity company saw shares....
Hulu Is Now More Popular Than Amazon Prime on Roku
Hulu is proving that all it takes is one breakout hit to really make it. The subscription streaming service was launched to the forefront by The Handmaid's Tale, the first streaming show to win....
This Is How Much the Average Worker Saved in Their 401(k) Last Year
No matter your age or how far along you are in your career, you should be saving for retirement. Exactly how much you should save, though, depends on several factors, including what type of....
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks made another run toward all-time highs last week, as both the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) gained about 1%. The increase left....