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Why Micro Inverters Are Used in Residential Solar
There's a constant debate in the solar industry over whether residential solar systems should use power optimizers on each panel and a central string inverter or a micro inverter on each panel.....
Will Philip Morris International Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
The tobacco industry is well-known for strong dividend growth, and Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has done a good job of living up to the legacy that its former parent company started more....
Why Intuitive Surgical Split Its Shares in 2017
Investors know Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) as a pioneer in the medical device industry, with its robotic surgical systems having revolutionized the way that doctors perform key procedures.....
Which Pure-Play Marijuana Stock Will Have the Highest Operating Margin?
The marijuana industry is among the fastest growing in North America, and it's certainly turning heads among investors. Most marijuana stocks with a market cap in excess of $200 million have seen....
How Royal Dutch Shell Has Changed in the Last Year
Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE: RDS-B) made an aggressive acquisition in the middle of an energy downturn. That left investors worried that debt was too high at a company that had a history of poor....
Where Will Novavax, Inc. Be in 5 Years?
Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future.I've always liked that quote from Nobel prize-winning physicist Niels Bohr. And it's 100% correct, of course. But attempting to....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for Exact Sciences Corporation
Any year that a stock goes up 40% would count as a memorable year. But what about a year where a stock soars nearly 340%? That's what has happened for Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: EXAS) in....
Why ExxonMobil Corporation's Dividend Isn't Safe
ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) seems like it should be one of the best dividend stocks on the market. The company makes a commodity that isn't going to be replaced anytime soon and is one of....
Amazon Reveals the No. 1 Selling Product of the Holiday Weekend
The holiday season is only just getting started, and it's already been a banner one for Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The shopping season normally kicks off in earnest with the sales that commence on the....
Why Lithium Stock SQM Dropped 8.4% in November
Shares of specialty chemical company Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE: SQM) or SQM, which is the world's second-largest lithium producer, declined 8.4% in November, according to data....
A New CEO Is Exactly What Chipotle Needs
Steve Ells, the founder and CEO of fast-casual chain Chipotle (NYSE: CMG), plans to step down once the company completes its search for a new CEO. Ells will become executive chairman, leaving the....
5 Career Resolutions for 2018
With 2017 coming to a close, now's the time to ponder the various things you did right at work this past year -- and the different opportunities you may have missed. As we gear up for 2018, here....
What to Expect From United Parcel Service in 2018
Another year and another period of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) stock performance trouncing that of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS). In fact, UPS stock is flat on a year-to-date basis at....
Why 3D Systems Stock Plummeted 29% in November
Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) plummeted 28.8% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For some context, shares of the 3D printing company's main....
Vail Resorts Earnings: What to Watch
The fiscal first quarter is usually a sleepy one for Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN). Its biggest properties aren't open for ski operations in this period and so sales are typically just a small fraction....
OPEC Supply Decision Is Good News for Energy-Service Stocks
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) produces about 40% of the world's oil, and that makes decisions regarding their plans for production important to energy-service....
What to Expect From Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. in 2018
Firearms manufacturers largely shot blanks this year, and though Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) also stumbled as gun demand eased, its performance wasn't nearly as bad as that of rivals American Outdoor....
Bitcoin $10,000: 5 Catalysts That Led to This Milestone
Historically, the stock market has gained about 7% annually, inclusive of dividend reinvestment and adjusted for inflation. This suggests that your invested money has an opportunity to double....
Qdoba's Sale Is Bad News For Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) has defined the fast-casual Mexican segment for most of its history, but the company is not without rivals. Moe's Southwest Kitchen, Baja Fresh, and Lime....
2 Surprising Stocks to Buy and Hold Until 2030
Here’s a simple recipe for generating serious wealth: Spot a lucrative business trend before it fully takes off; find an innovative company poised to thrive in that growing niche; buy shares, and....
2 Stocks to Help You Build Retirement Wealth
Forget the headlines about rapidly growing tech stocks and digital currencies, like bitcoin, that are shooting higher by the hour. These types of investments can certainly be exciting, and....
3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 3%
Buying dividend-paying stocks and holding for the long term is a strategy that has historically given investors their best path to market-beating returns. However, simply chasing yield is a course....
This Is the Maximum Social Security Retirement Benefit Payable in 2018
The average Social Security benefit currently being paid out to a retired worker is about $1,372 per month, or $16,464 per year. However, many Americans who have earned relatively high salaries....
3 Growth Stocks for Successful Investors
Successful growth investors tend to have systems for identifying companies with competitive advantages and market opportunities that will allow them to thrive. No one is going to have a perfect....
10 Tax Moves to Make Before 2018
2017 is rapidly coming to a close, and there are some things you really need to do with your taxes before the year ends. With tax reform efforts ongoing in Washington, there's a high likelihood....