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How to Invest in Renewable Energy Stocks
With climate change concerns rising, the global economy has been making an increasing effort to turn away from greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels and toward clean, renewable energy sources.....
How to Invest in Timber REITs
When most investors think of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, they think of companies that own buildings. For example, the best-known REITs own malls, hotels, offices, hospitals,....
The Renewable Energy Quote That Investors Can't Afford to Miss
One of the biggest issues holding back the renewable energy industry's full potential is intermittency. Since the sun doesn't always shine and the wind doesn't move at a steady speed, renewables....
3 Top Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Now
Not all companies on the S&P 500 are capable of raising their dividend every year. And it takes a special one to raise it for 25 years straight, every year. In uncertain times, it can be....
3 Healthcare Stocks With Rising Expectations
If you're looking for stocks largely unaffected by international trade tensions, you'll find the healthcare sector's full of them. In fact, Flexion Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FLXN), Guardant Health....
It's Not Just Spotify: Apple Is Eyeing Exclusive Podcasts, Too
In music streaming, differentiation can be a little hard to come by. While video streaming giants may rely on exclusive titles to keep their platforms vital, part of the appeal of music streaming....
Wayfair Delivers Stellar Revenue Growth, but Investors Aren't Impressed
It was a typical quarter for the online seller of home goods. Once again, Wayfair (NYSE: W) posted impressive revenue growth, but more spending on new warehouse facilities and marketing took its....
Surprise! This Pot Stock Withdrew Its Plans to List on the Nasdaq
The marijuana industry is maturing before our eyes, but it's likely going to be a lengthy and potentially bumpy process. After all, despite cannabis generating tens of billions of dollars in the....
Is Roku the New Netflix?
The top video-streaming operating system and the world's largest premium streaming service appear to be passing ships. Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) stock has more than quadrupled in 2019 and is clearly....
Spirit Airlines Stock Is Now Cheaper Than Ever
Shares of Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) plummeted 24% on the day after the fast-growing budget carrier reported its second-quarter results in late July. As I described at the time, this was an....
Should You Invest in This Recent Sushi Chain IPO?
It seems like every new IPO is a technology company, but investors are finally being served up something new. Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ: KRUS) went public on July 31 and is only the second....
Netflix Needs to Kick Its Bingeing Habit
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has a problem.The dominant streaming service is set to lose its two most popular shows, Friends and The Office, over the next two years. At the same time, the company is....
Could a Temp Job Help You Switch Careers?
Being happy at your job can make a huge difference in your quality of life. Unfortunately, many people who embark on a specific career path ultimately find they regret their choice. Perhaps your....
3 Things Fortinet Management Wants Investors to Know
The mass migration to cloud computing is under way, and with it, new means of securing data and critical information. That movement has been creating headaches for some legacy cybersecurity....
2 U.S. Marijuana Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid
If you were one of the lucky investors to get in on the ground floor of the cannabis industry, you're potentially sitting on a quadruple-digit gain right now. But make no mistake about it: We're....
Pampers and Huggies Square Off With Smart Diapers
Forget smartwatches, heads-up displays in eyeglasses, or Elon Musk's planned Neuralink implant to connect the human brain directly to computers. Diapers are becoming the next frontier in wearable....
These 3 Things Reveal How Millennials Can Secure Financial Independence
At some point, it becomes embarrassing to accept monetary help from your parents. For many millennials (people born between 1981 and 1997) achieving financial independence seems....
Renewable Energy Group's Headache Continued in Q2
It appeared that the nation's largest biodiesel producer had finally turned a corner in 2018. Yet sustained pricing headwinds -- and stubborn members of Congress -- are proving difficult to....
Where Will J.C. Penney Be in 5 Years?
Rumors of the death of retail may be greatly exaggerated, but there's no question that the rise of e-commerce is threatening brick-and-mortar stores and traditional shopping malls like nothing....
3 Reasons Your Boss Won’t Let You Work From Home -- and What to Do About Them
These days, a growing number of employees are getting more flexibility in their schedules, thanks to the option to work from home. Doing your job from home could not only help improve your....
This Stock Was Down 30% -- Here's Why I Bought (a Lot) More
Over the past few years, Chart Industries (NASDAQ: GTLS) has rewarded investors quite well. Shares are up more than 124% over the past three years and, since early 2016, have more than tripled in....
Has Disney Finally Made Theme Park Prices Too High?
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has steadily increased prices at its U.S. theme parks. That's led to revenue increases, but overall attendance has dropped. That drop may be intentional: Pricing is a....
47% of Americans Aren't Taking Advantage of This Way to Exponentially Grow Their Savings
Retirement is becoming more expensive than ever, with the average worker estimating they'll need around $1.7 million saved for retirement, according to a survey from Charles Schwab.Although many....
3 Stocks the World's Best Investors Are Buying Right Now
If you look at lists of the world's greatest investors long enough, you'll notice an interesting trend: All of them have a track record spanning many years. Some hedge funds can deliver....
Have a Health Savings Account? Don't Make This Mistake
If you're eligible to contribute to a health savings account, you have a solid opportunity to sock away funds to cover medical care in retirement. Health savings accounts, or HSAs, allow you to....