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Here's How Big the U.S. Marijuana Market Could Be in 2018
The groundswell of optimism surrounding marijuana stocks may be warranted, given the latest estimates for the marijuana market in 2018. According to GreenWave Advisors, the opening up of....
Tech Stocks This Week: Apple's Acquisition, Twitter's Threads, and More
Despite being in the middle of earnings seasons, several major headlines in tech surfaced this week. Some of the most interesting news was Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) acquisition of music-discovery....
6 Facts About Your Retirement Savings You Didn't Know
When asked about financial worries, most Americans put retirement savings near the top of their lists. While close to half of older workers claim running out of money during retirement is their....
More Retirees Than Ever Are Filing for Bankruptcy -- Here's Why
Most people think bankruptcy is something they'll never have to go through. You may think that because you're diligent about spending less than you earn and avoiding excessive debt, you could....
3 Times Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Predicted the Future
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been a big winner since its inception 20 years ago, both as as an entertainment provider and then as a stock, but that success hasn't been an accident. A major....
As Expected, Amazon and Google Dominated the Smart Speaker Market Last Quarter
Last week, Strategy Analytics released its latest estimates on the smart speaker market. Surprising no one, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary Google....
4 Holiday Gifts You Can Give Your Career
When most people give themselves a gift, it tends to be something material that they otherwise may not have received from someone else. And while there may be benefits to getting yourself that....
What to Do When You Make 1 of These 5 Common Interview Mistakes
It's not something we like to reflect on, but the truth is that there's plenty of things that can go wrong when you submit an application and start the interview process for a new job. But even if....
3 Things Costco Wants You to Know
Many retailers are posting improving operating results these days as consumer spending marches higher. But the numbers that Costco (NASDAQ: COST) just announced stand out as particularly strong.....
The Most Expensive Wearable Fitness Device of 2017
This year, fitness wearables once again proved that they are not just a passing fad, soon to be gathering dust in the backs of our dresser drawers. In the third quarter, total global wearable....
We're Once Again 6 Days From Jeff Sessions Possibly Being Able to Prosecute Marijuana Businesses
You'd be hard-pressed to find an industry that's growing at a quicker and more consistent pace than legal marijuana. According to Marijuana Business Daily's report, "Marijuana Business Factbook....
Skechers Is the Best Bet on the International Appeal of Athleisure
Skechers (NYSE: SKX) stock has been hot since reporting third-quarter results that handily beat expectations. The quirky shoe company long-known for affordable casual footwear has been getting....
The U.S. Army Wants a Laser Tank
Predators and Reapers and Ravens (oh, my!) Nearly 15 years of televised war in the Middle East have trained Americans to think of "drones" as an American invention. But in case you haven't....
How Biofuels Will Change the Trucking Industry
Trucking is a $700 billion-a-year industry, but too often investors and media ignore it. And while it's starting to make some headlines with Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) new semi, Tesla is only a small....
Stop Passing Over These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
Not all high yield dividend stocks are created equal. Sometimes a company's dividend yield is inflated because its business is in peril and its stock price has plunged and other times a company....
Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
As we age, our likelihood of encountering health issues tends to increase, and hearing problems are no exception. Hearing aids are common among seniors, and the costs associated with them can be....
3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You Better Than ExxonMobil Does
First off, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is an excellent dividend stock. The company has a fantastic record of generating excellent shareholder returns -- and of growing its dividend. However, if you....
What to Expect From Seadrill Ltd in 2018
At the company's peak in 2013, shares of offshore drilling giant Seadrill Ltd (NYSE: SDRL) traded for more than $45 each, and the company paid investors $3.93 in dividends the last four quarters....
3 High-Yield Tech Stocks
Many tech stocks don't pay dividends. But that doesn't mean the sector is void of top-notch dividend stocks.We asked three of our Foolish investors to pick a high-yield tech stock worthy of your....
Forget Coca-Cola, Altria Group Is a Better Dividend Stock
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and Altria (NYSE: MO) are two of the most well-known stocks in the consumer staples sector. Coca-Cola is one of the world's top beverage makers, and Altria's flagship Marlboro....
Why Isn't Walt Disney Paying Cash for the 21st Century Fox Deal?
There are many ways to skin a cat, and even more options when you're financing a $52.4 billion buyout. In the case of Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) acquiring most of 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOX)....
The SEC Chairman Just Issued a Dire Warning for Cryptocurrency Investors
In just two weeks we'll be waving goodbye to 2017, which should henceforth be known as "the year of the cryptocurrency."Since the year began, the number of investable cryptocurrencies has soared,....
3 Unforgettable Lessons I Learned From the Oil Price Crash
After dipping back into the $40s earlier this year, crude prices have come roaring back and are currently in the upper $50s. While that's a far cry from where they were a few years ago, the oil....
America and Canada Should Build a New Warship -- Together
Canada is shopping for new frigates. The U.S. Navy just announced a frigate tender of its own. Could both of these deals be made better together?Just up north of our border, Canada's navy is....
Better Buy: Johnson & Johnson vs. Merck
This big pharma claims one of the hottest cancer drugs around. But it also faces challenges for some of its biggest-selling drugs. Which big pharma is it?Actually, it's two: Johnson & Johnson....