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Warren Buffett's 10 Largest Current Stock Bets
Image Source: The Motley Fool.The majority of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) stock portfolio was hand-selected by CEO Warren Buffett himself. This is especially true of the....
3 Tech Stocks to Buy for 2018
Tech stocks are having a banner year in 2017. The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index has gained 27% year to date, far ahead of the broader S&P 500 market tracker's 18% upside.But a handful of....
This Marijuana Stock Is Trying Everything Imaginable to Avoid Being Acquired
When discussing the fastest-growing industries in the United States, legal marijuana is probably at or near the very top of the list. According to Marijuana Business Daily's newest report,....
Here's How Netflix Will Become the Next Disney
When streaming pioneer Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) acquired Millarworld in August, many believed the creator behind such blockbusters as The Avengers, Captain America: Civil War, and Logan would....
This Is What Holiday Shoppers Worry About Most
More than twice as many Americans find themselves "stressed and frustrated" this holiday season than those who say they are "relaxed" or "happy." In addition, 40% of shoppers said that their....
3 Stocks for Retirees to Grow Their Nest Egg
Despite the common myth, retirees should not get out of stocks altogether. Stocks are an essential component of a well-allocated investment portfolio, regardless of age.Having said that, when....
Better Buy: Nike, Inc. vs. Under Armour
If you're a sportswear company not named Adidas (NASDAQOTH: ADDYY), you probably haven't been doing very well lately. Both Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) have been....
A Big Shift Is Underway Among Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Ripple
What an incredible year it's been for the cryptocurrency market and investors! All cryptocurrencies combined started the year with an aggregate market cap of $17.7 billion, but they're now (as of....
2 Reasons to Consider Best Buy Stock
There's no comeback story in retail quite like Best Buy's (NYSE: BBY). The stock has surged by more than a factor of five since bottoming out at the beginning of 2013. The consumer-electronics....
Why MercadoLibre, Inc. Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors
Unless you've ever spent time in Latin America, you've likely never heard of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI), the region's e-commerce powerhouse. Those familiar with the company may cite several....
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Quit Your Job
It's an unfortunate statistic that more than 50% of American workers consider themselves unhappy at work. If you've reached the point where you're so displeased that you're thinking of up and....
Why the Bears Might Be Right About GameStop Stock
GameStop (NYSE: GME) was one of dozens of retailers to announce surprisingly strong third-quarter results over the last few weeks even as it boosted its holiday-season forecast. And yet, unlike....
Does Medicare Cover Dental Services?
The older we get, the more likely we are to develop certain health issues, dental-related ones included. Even if you're lucky enough to avoid problems, you'll still need routine dental care....
Better Buy: Textainer Group Holdings Limited vs. Nordic American Tanker
The global shipping industry has been a sinking ship in recent years. A glut of containers, overleveraged balance sheets, and revoked or sharply reduced dividends have pushed many leading stocks....
The Dow's 3 Most Pathetic Dividend Stocks
All 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) pay a dividend, and most of those companies have done a good job of rewarding shareholders through their regular dividend payments.....
Here’s How HCP Inc. Crushed It In 2017
Real estate was one of the worst-performing sectors of 2017, and healthcare REIT HCP (NYSE: HCP) was no exception. While the S&P 500 is up by more than 19% for the year, HCP is down by 8.7%.....
Bonuses Are Getting Bigger This Year. Here’s How to Snag One
If you've come to rely on an annual work bonus to put a little extra cash in your hands, you may be in luck. According to staffing firm Accounting Principals, 63% of U.S. companies are planning to....
Las Vegas Strip News: Steve Wynn Acquires Another Big Plot of Land
Steve Wynn is arguably the most important figure in the history of the Las Vegas Strip, developing the Mirage, Treasure Island, Bellagio, and Wynn Las Vegas. This week, we found out that his days....
5 More Sneaky Ways Marketers Trick You Into Overspending for the Holidays
In this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp are back with more warnings about the mind games that advertisers and retailers play on us -- and they play with extra....
3 Year-End Tax Moves to Make Before 2018
I write about smart tax moves to make every year around this time, but 2017 is a somewhat unique situation. If the GOP is successful in passing a tax reform bill that goes into effect in 2018,....
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
With the stock market at record levels, finding cheap stocks has taken on new layers of difficulty. It has also become increasingly important.To help our readers identify investments that offer....
The 1 Important Benefit More Companies Are Finally Thinking About
In recent years, there's been a shift in the way companies focus on their employees' health. Though subsidized insurance has long been the standard, these days, employers are going above and....
Better Buy: Illumina, Inc. vs. Thermo Fisher Scientific
It's been a really good year for Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO). The medical and laboratory instrument maker's stock is up nearly 36% so far in 2017, nearly double the increase for the....
Dollar General Dreams Big With 2,000-Store Growth Plan
A dollar and a dream might buy you a lottery ticket to riches, but Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is taking a different path to financial glory. The deep discount retailer unveiled a 2,000 store growth....
3 Top Oil Stocks to Buy in December
Here's something crazy to consider. In 2017, the average price per barrel of Brent crude oil -- the international benchmark price -- is up more than 15%. At the same time, though, the oil and gas....