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Supermarkets May Have a Millennial Problem
The idea of getting into a car and heading to a supermarket seems a bit outdated. It's habit for anyone over 30, but for some younger folks, it may seem as odd as renting a videotape or setting up....
Is Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. a Buy?
Midstream industry stalwart Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) has turned lower this year, falling around 11% since Jan. 1. From their early year highs, however, the units of this....
Intel Stock Mailbag: 3 Things You Need to Know
Today, I'm going to answer three reader questions about Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock. Intel is one of the world's largest and most profitable chip companies, commanding a market capitalization of....
Here's What the Final Tax Reform Plan Could Look Like
Tax reform was been a big part of the Trump administration's policy agenda, and throughout the year, proponents of tax law changes had pushed hard for Congress to get something done by the end of....
3 Top Stocks to Buy for 2018 and Beyond
The new year represents a great time to invest in stocks. Not only is it when many people are setting New Year's resolutions, but it's also a good reminder of the limited-time investors have to....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for Cheniere Energy, Inc.
If you look at Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: LNG) bottom line in 2017 you probably won't be too impressed. But that's not where the real action is for this liquified natural gas company. If you....
Better Buy: Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. vs. Spectra Energy Partners, LP
There's been a lot of change swirling around midstream energy partnership Spectra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: SEP) over the last year, and it isn't over yet. Industry peer Magellan Midstream....
Forget Bitcoin: Stellar Lumens Is Up 6,300% Since March and Is Aiming for Big Blockchain Partners
What a year it's been for cryptocurrencies. With just over two weeks left before we turn the page on 2017, the aggregate market cap of nearly 1,340 cryptocurrencies combined, as of Dec. 10,....
2 Top Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
"Buy and hold" is a great axiom on Wall Street, but it can be harder to pull off than many investors expect. That's because human nature has a bad habit of giving in to the temptations of the....
Here's How 40% of Workers Put Their Jobs at Risk
We all tend to bend the rules a little at work, whether it's tacking an extra 10 minutes onto our lunch hour now and then, or sneaking home a few items from the office supply closet. But if....
The Fed's December Rate Hike Is Just the Beginning
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee, or FOMC, decided to raise interest rates at the conclusion of its December meeting, as it was widely expected to do. This represents the third interest....
Will 2018 Be Royal Gold, Inc.'s Best Year Yet?
Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) turned in its best year yet in fiscal 2017. The leading gold-stock achieved record levels of revenue, net income, and operating cash flow for a full-year period, thanks....
McDonald's New Value Menu Keeps the Pressure on Rivals
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) opted for variety in its latest value menu launch. The fast-food titan this week announced over a dozen new dining choices for 2018 that are priced at either $1, $2, or $3.....
3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades
There are a few specific characteristics to look for if you want stocks that you could hold for decades. For example, you want companies with a strong track record of success, bulletproof balance....
1 Red Flag on Tesla’s Balance Sheet, Made Even Worse By the Red Flag on Its Cash Flow Statement
If you haven't heard of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA), you've been living under a rock. The electric-auto maker, and to a much lesser extent solar power company, has been making headlines for years.....
Could Microsoft Be the First $1 Trillion Company?
If you had wondered out loud five years ago whether Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) could be the first public company to reach a $1 trillion valuation, you would have been laughed out of the room. The....
6 Tips to Protect Your Financial Data Year-Round
In case you missed the news earlier this year, Equifax, one of the country's three major credit bureaus, experienced a major data breach that left over 143 million consumers exposed. The result?....
Overstock.com's CEO May Sell Its Online Retail Business to Focus on Blockchain Projects
While it's true that the stock market is the single greatest creator of wealth over the long term, it hasn't been able to hold a candle to the returns of cryptocurrencies in 2017. Since the year....
Spirit Airlines Making Big Strides in These 2 Key Metrics
2017 has mostly been a year to forget for Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) investors, with a wave of pilot-related cancellations and a devastating hurricane season wreaking havoc on the company's....
4 Signs Your Recruiter Isn't Really Looking Out for You
Though networking can be an extremely useful tool in landing a new job, there are many scenarios where it might also pay to enlist the help of a recruiter. Of course, there are pros and cons to....
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4 Things That Could Send Bitcoin Soaring to $100,000
Bitcoin has risen from less than one penny in 2010 to a price of about $17,000 as I write this. In 2017 alone, bitcoin's value has risen by more than 1,700%. So how big could the value of a....
Goldman Sachs' and Morgan Stanley's Big Growth Opportunities
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) are both trying to expand their businesses into more traditional areas of consumer banking, such as consumer loans and mortgages. In....
How to Evaluate Investment Banking Stocks
Looking beyond the traditional P/E ratio, there are several other key metrics investors should know before trying to evaluate an investment bank. Here's an explanation of how to interpret....
How Do Investment Banks Make Money?
Unlike commercial banks, investment banks don't make most of their money from taking in deposits and loaning money out. In this clip, Michael Douglass and Matt Frankel discuss how these....
Apple to Add Music-Recognition App Shazam to Its Portfolio
In this segment of the MarketFoolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser weigh in on the direction of the music streaming space. Can stand-alones like Pandora....