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These 3 States Will Begin Selling Recreational Pot Fairly Soon
Pardon the cliche, but the marijuana industry is budding before our eyes. Even though cannabis sales have existed behind the scenes for decades, we're beginning to see the impact of how big a....
I’d Rather Overpay for Realty Income Than Buy This IPO
Office landlord The We Company is getting set to come public, with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) maybe as soon as this month (September 2019). But investors need to step back and....
Why Etsy Is a Good Investment
A few days before announcing second-quarter results, Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) -- the e-commerce website offering a marketplace for independent retailers -- enjoyed a stock price north of $70. After....
2 Cheap Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Right Now
Whether the market is roaring or showing some signs of potential weakness, it can pay to be on the lookout for great income stocks. Investors planning to add high-quality dividend stocks to their....
Disney World's Rival Is Ready for Halloween
Halloween may still be nearly eight weeks away, but don't tell the country's busiest theme parks that it's too early to get your trick or treat on. Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Orlando....
Tech Stocks This Week: 2 Growth Stocks Report Earnings
Not all companies report their quarterly results within typical earnings season time frames. Though we are several weeks removed from earnings season, this week included a number of interesting....
Is National Grid a Buy?
Diversified utility National Grid (NYSE: NGG) isn't exactly a household name in the United States. However, with a dividend that currently yields 5.9%, income investors looking at the utility....
Marijuana Remains the Enemy of U.S. Health Agencies
There's arguably no industry generating more excitement right now than legal marijuana. Last year, Canada became the first industrialized country in the world to legalize the use of recreational....
Why Mining Stock Prices Crashed in August
Shares in mining companies slumped across the board in August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Whether it was copper-focused companies like Southern Copper....
Dreaming of an Early Retirement? Consider Moving to One of These 3 Cities
Many workers spend years dreaming of the day they can finally retire, and for some, early retirement would be a dream come true.Approximately 60% of soon-to-be retirees say retirement will be the....
Another Streaming Newcomer Undercuts Netflix
Since its latest price hikes went into effect earlier this year, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been charging subscribers $12.99 per month for access to its most popular plan. That may not seem like....
Should You Take a Pay Cut at Work? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
In an ideal world, you'd be looking at a raise at your job. But if the opposite scenario has come to be and you're therefore facing a pay cut, you may be wondering whether you should agree to it....
Is Baker Hughes, a GE Company a Buy?
It's been a bit of a roller-coaster year for energy services giant Baker Hughes, a GE Company (NYSE: BHGE) and its shareholders. After the stock rallied around 30% at the start of 2019, it has....
3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in September
The energy industry can be a tough place to invest. Whether it's the unpredictable swings in oil and natural gas prices, the cyclical nature of solar and wind project development, or the....
Tiffany & Co. Faces Serious Challenges in Hong Kong
The protests in Hong Kong have escalated for three straight months, casting a dark cloud over companies that do a lot of business in the city. One of those companies is Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:....
Better Buy: NIO vs. Niu Technologies
For investors seeking growth stocks, one of the common places to turn is China, a market that holds the promise of continued growth for many years to come. Other investors with the same mindset....
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in September
Whenever there's considerable macroeconomic uncertainty, even the highest-quality stocks can get thrown into the bargain bin. Even if you don't quite catch the "bottom" in a stock, owning....
Is OrganiGram Holdings a Buy?
Unlike many Canadian cannabis producers, OrganiGram Holdings (NASDAQ: OGI) is beating the broader market so far in 2019. But the year-to-date gain of more than 38% for the stock is still well....
2 Asian Stocks That Will Benefit From 5G Cloud Gaming
Many analysts believe that 5G and cloud computing could "put a gaming console into the cellphone" just as 4G put DVDs into smartphones by making video streaming possible.Given that the gaming....
4 Steps to Making Sure You're Ready to Retire
Retirement is a milestone many people look forward to, but if you go in unprepared, it's a decision you'll likely regret. If you want to enjoy your golden years to the fullest, take the following....
Should You Get a Side Hustle While Collecting Social Security?
Whether you realize it or not, Social Security is likely going to be a vital source of income when you retire. Of today's retirees, 62% lean on their payout to account for half of their monthly....
What Does a Hard Seltzer Deal With the NFL Mean for Anheuser- Busch?
Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) has been one of investors' favorite adult beverage stocks in 2019, with shares of A-B InBev surging more than 40% year to date, compared to the alcohol industry....
3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now
It sounds glib to say that energy is the most unloved sector on the stock market today, but there are some numbers to back it up. The energy sector weight in the S&P 500 is the lowest it has....
Apple Plans to Bring Back a Lower-Cost iPhone to Boost Sales
This year has been a challenging time for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) investors. Sales of its flagship iPhone, particularly in China, hit a slump and weighed heavily on the company's results.Numerous....
Why ViewRay Stock Fell 56% in August
Shares of medical-device maker ViewRay (NASDAQ: VRAY) tumbled 56% in August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That more than erased the gains the stock had seen....