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These 3 Big-Name Energy Stocks Could Rebound 13% or More in 2018
This past year has been a bit of a head-scratcher for energy investors. While oil prices lost their footing earlier this summer and fell into the low $40s, crude quickly recovered into the upper....
Tariffs Could Throw Solar Stocks For a Loop
We're less than a month away from President Donald Trump announcing his decision on the Suniva/SolarWorld Section 201 trade case, which means he'll be deciding if the U.S. will put punitive....
3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 50 Years
It's no secret that the stock market is the world's most powerful wealth-creation tool. But truly life-changing gains are reserved for patient investors who are willing to buy and hold stocks....
Why McDonald's Is the Best Buy in the Fast-Food Sector
If you're seeking exposure to the fast-food industry, you'll find no shortage of variety on the market. You could purchase a large, diversified company like Yum! Brands (owner of KFC, Taco Bell,....
Where Will Cypress Semiconductor Corporation Be in 5 Years?
Cypress Semiconductor (NASDAQ: CY) rallied 36% this year, which trailed the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index's 41% gain but beat the NASDAQ's 30% return. But looking further ahead, where will....
Will You Have Enough Income in Retirement? Here's How to Find Out
Approaching your retirement date is exciting, but it can also be scary. Once you quit your job for good, you're entirely dependent on whatever sources of retirement income you've developed during....
Why Exelixis, Inc. Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors
Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXEL) has already delivered big gains this year, but there could be a few untapped veins in this biotech gold mine. We'll need to tread lightly because a great deal of....
Synaptics, Incorporated Thinks Face ID Is Inferior to In-Display Fingerprint Scanning
At its most recent financial analyst day, human-computer interface solutions vendor Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) tried to make the case that fingerprint scanners embedded inside of smartphone displays....
Why Analog Devices' Growth Can Hit a Higher Gear
Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) turned in a stellar fourth-quarter report on Nov. 21 that comfortably beat Wall Street's expectations, but investors weren't impressed. Despite reporting growth across....
Here's Why Bitcoin Didn't Plunge When Futures Trading Kicked Off
One of the things you have to accept as an investor is that you're going to be wrong from time to time. But the important thing is that you learn something from your mistakes and you apply what....
In Your 60s? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
At age 60, most people can still expect over 20 years of life ahead of them, and 40 more years is not unheard of. That's wonderful from the perspective of being able to enjoy your golden years....
Gaming Stocks: What to Watch in 2018
2017 has been a great year for gaming stocks, with Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) and Melco Resorts (NASDAQ: MLCO) easily outpacing the market overall. Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) also beat the....
The Best Tobacco Stocks of 2017
A year makes a big difference in the tobacco industry, as the cigarette companies that are focused on international markets outperformed domestic players in 2017. Last year, it was the reverse.....
6 Ways to Get Your Career Back on Track in 2018
Source: Getty ImagesWhether you hit a career slump this year or, worse yet, got demoted, there's no reason to think you can't quickly turn things around. With a new year right around the corner,....
Kick Your Work Year Off Right by Doing These 3 Things
Many people see the new year as a reset. It's a time of renewal when you can get a fresh start and a chance to get back on track -- or, if you were never off track, you can get on an even better....
3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 3%
The average stock in the S&P 500 pays a dividend yield of just over 1.8%, and stocks with dividends of 3% or more have become somewhat of a rarity, thanks to soaring stock prices in recent....
Meet the Cryptocurrency That's Up 201,000% This Year
With just over a week left to go before the calendar shifts to 2018, I believe it's pretty safe to say that cryptocurrencies absolutely whooped traditional equities this year. Whereas the stock....
Will Southwest Airlines Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) stands out from its airline peers because of its consistent profitability. Even at times when other players in the industry were going through bankruptcy filings and....
6 Ways to Get Your Career Back on Track in 2018
IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY IMAGES.Whether you hit a career slump this year or, worse yet, got demoted, there's no reason to think you can't quickly turn things around. With a new year right around the....
United Airlines' Hawaii Growth Could Lead to More Pain Down the Road
On Wednesday, No. 3 U.S. airline United Continental (NYSE: UAL) significantly expanded its presence in the Hawaiian market. It will operate as many as 11 extra daily roundtrips from the mainland....
Is Frontier Communications Corporation a Buy?
Sometimes it's possible to find value where it appears there isn't any. Maybe that old, scruffy jacket just needs a cleaning. Or an old car buried under a layer of rust is actually a classic....
Is This Americans' Most Harmful Financial Habit?
Americans aren't exactly known for having the best financial habits. Many of us are deep in debt, and the majority of U.S. adults don't have enough savings to cover a moderate financial emergency.....
Tax Reform Is Done: Here's How It Matters to You
After successfully reconciling different bills passed by the House of Representatives and Senate, respectively, Congress has passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. It's the first major rewrite....
Study Shows Overdraft Programs Don't Meet Most Consumer's Needs
Banks offer overdraft protection programs ostensibly to protect consumers. In theory, by opting into these protections, account holders shield themselves from having payments not go through.The....
Here's Why Apple Will Be the Most Valuable Brand for Years to Come
Analysts are seemingly forever worried that this time, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is going to miss sales projections on the iPhone, only to discover when it reports that it has handily beat them. The....